Position Information
Position Title Student Assistant for Music Library
Academic Year 2023-2024
UIW Mission
The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Listening Library at the University of the Incarnate Word provides music students and faculty access to our extensive collection of music materials for study and enjoyment.
The Music Library Assistant plays a crucial role in achieving this purpose by staffing the library, cataloging and organizing materials, and promoting the use of the library.
This position is funded by the Federal Work-Study program and is open to UIW students who are approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program.
Essential Functions
Assisting listening library patrons with finding materials;
Supervising the use of library materials, which must remain in the listening library;
Managing the use of library equipment;
Cataloging and organizational task as assigned;
Communicate openly with supervisors about assignments completed;
Ensuring the space is kept clean and presentable;
Helping to promote listening library usage through special initiatives;
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with minimal supervision;
Robust organizational capability;
Solid writing aptitude;
Extensive experience with Microsoft Word and Excel;
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
A current UIW undergraduate student who has completed MUSI 3341 with a B- or higher grade is approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program.
Required Work Experience
No prior work experience is required; training will be available for duties about the department as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of citation formats, particularly Chicago/Turabian style;
Customer service experience;
Ability to troubleshoot in assisting patrons with research
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Work Hours
At least 6 hours per week between 9:00 a.
m.
and 5:00 p.
m.
Possibility of Saturday shift if demand allows.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit for extended periods;
Ability to lift up to 15lbs from floor to waist;
Ability to move about campus.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU1069PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 08/21/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Music Secretary/Venue Manager
Salary
Open Date 07/12/2023
Close Date 05/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
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