Conservatory Library Reference Assistant Apply
You will staff the Information Desk in the Conservatory Library and assist patrons with
reference queries. Reference assistants provide information about music (printed and recorded), books and articles, brief answers to factual questions, and suggestions for sources which might
help answer questions. You will be using our extensive collection of print and electronic
resources. In addition, you will assist with preparation of local reference tools.
Oberlin College Library actively seeks a diverse student staff.
Oberlin College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.
Please direct any further questions about this position to gelliott@oberlin.edu.
reference queries. Reference assistants provide information about music (printed and recorded), books and articles, brief answers to factual questions, and suggestions for sources which might
help answer questions. You will be using our extensive collection of print and electronic
resources. In addition, you will assist with preparation of local reference tools.
Oberlin College Library actively seeks a diverse student staff.
Oberlin College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.
Please direct any further questions about this position to gelliott@oberlin.edu.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Providing reference assistance to library users through in person, email, online chat, or phone interactions
- Special reference projects as assigned
- Ability to work with people, to function effectively under pressure, and to work cooperatively as part of a team
- Willingness to continue learning and growing with the job and to accept increasing responsibility
- Reliability, punctuality, and a solid music background
Qualifications
Applicants should have either completed or currently be taking MHST 101.
Paid training (2 hours per week) to begin spring semester.
Paid training (2 hours per week) to begin spring semester.
Compensation
Reference assistants begin at $12.00 an hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
In your cover letter, please write a statement about why you are interested in working for the library as well as skills and characteristics you possess which are particularly appropriate for work
in the Conservatory Library. Please include a list of Music Theory and/or Music History
courses you have taken or any past musical training. In addition, please list any library
experience that might be relevant.
in the Conservatory Library. Please include a list of Music Theory and/or Music History
courses you have taken or any past musical training. In addition, please list any library
experience that might be relevant.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References
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