Music Library Manager

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

About The Position

The Music Library Manager is responsible for the functional operations of the Nicholas Erneston Music Library within the Broyhill Music Center. Specific duties include managing the service desk, training and supervising student employees, generating and updating documentation, overseeing material orders and processing, managing stack maintenance, and collaborating on facilities management and outreach events.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or high school and five years of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in music
At least one year of customer service experience
At least one year of supervisory, mentoring, or training experience
Academic libraries experience
Hiring and evaluating direct reports experience
Setting and enforcing policies experience
Integrated library systems and other library technology solutions experience
Canva or other creative design programs experience

Responsibilities

Manage the Music Library service desk
Train, hire, and supervise student employees
Generate, organize, and update documentation related to the policies and procedures of the Music Library
Submit orders for physical and electronic materials
Oversee the processing of physical materials, order processing supplies, and prepare items for bindery
Organize the stacks maintenance and mapping programs
Manage facilities and physical space in collaboration with Broyhill Music Center and University Libraries’ facility managers
Assist with the design of social media content
Help organize and implement outreach events
Collaborate closely with the Music Library’s evening supervisor