The Music Library of Kutztown University will support a campus of approximately 9, 800 students.  In cooperation with the Rohrbach Library and the Department of Music, the newly established Music Library will provide materials and resources to the students and faculty of Kutztown University.  In order to provide the best possible services, the Music Library will need to have the following employees on staff:

 

 

 

The library director will keep track of collection development by the purchasing or borrowing of materials to enhance the collection.  While all staff members must be knowledgeable in reference, the library director will be the authority on journals, serials, and other print and electronic resources.  The library director will also perform all necessary administrative duties and serve on any necessary committees concerning the library and music department.  This position requires an MLIS degree (please see attached job description) with additional experience and background in music.

           

 

 

1 FTE support staff member will be required to maintain user services and assist the librarian with administration and acquisitions.  This position requires some technical support knowledge and reference database experience.  Additional requirements: understanding of University library database, good interpersonal skills, basic music knowledge helpful.

           

 

1 FTE support staff member will be required to assist with cataloging and maintaining the ensembles and scores collection.  This position requires cataloging experience and reading knowledge of German and one Romance language.  Additional requirements: ability to read orchestral and vocal scores, knowledge of OCLC and MARC records, understanding of University library database.

           

 

 

2 FTE student assistants will be required to assist students and faculty in the library during open hours.  Requirements: shelving items, assist students with searches, aid faculty in location of scores, manage circulation desk.  Students are responsible for the safety and security of the library during evening hours and weekends.

 

 

 

The Music Library Director will be in charge of paraprofessional and student evaluations and will comply with University rules and regulations concerning the evaluations.  Self/supervisor evaluations will be used and discussed during performance reviews.  At that time, short-term and long-term measurable goals will be established and reviewed.  All evaluations will be submitted to the main library director for assessment.

 

The Music Library Director will be reviewed by peers and supervisors.  Forms will be made available to Music department staff and library faculty willing to observe and evaluate.  Supervisors (i.e. Music Department chair and Rohrbach Library director) will submit evaluations twice yearly to be discussed in person with the Music Library Director.   Short-term and long-term goals will be established and measured by supervisors.  Personal and library objectives will also be established and reviewed quarterly by the director of libraries.