Professional Aide

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

The Michigan State University Libraries’ Music Library is seeking an individual to assist with circulation, collection maintenance support, and processing collection materials.

This position will report to the Music Librarian, work collaboratively with other MSU Libraries’ staff as needed to ensure availability of Music Library collections and services, and assist in other daily operations.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities:

• Processes new monographic materials for the Music Library collection, including scores, books, and sound recordings
• Processes and maintains new serial materials, including identifying missing issues and preparing completed volumes for binding
• Identifies and corrects inaccuracies with collection materials (e.g. locations, call numbers, missing or incorrect barcodes, etc.)
• Provides support for collection maintenance, including searching for lost items
• Assists with processing library hold and interlibrary loan requests
• Maintains positive and professional working relationships with library colleagues and patrons
• Provides responsive and inclusive service, supporting student staff in answering and resolving general questions and requests
• Performs general circulation duties for patrons at the Music Library circulation desk as needed
• Refers reference questions to the Music Librarian as needed
• Assists student supervisor with supervision and training of student employees
• Assists in maintaining the physical library space (e.g., reporting facilities and custodial issues as needed)
• Creates and/or maintains documentation for areas of responsibility
• Participates in Music Library unit meetings
• Assists with other Music Library projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or knowledge equivalent to that acquired for a four-year college degree program
• One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an office setting
• Proficient computer skills (databases, spreadsheets, word processing) and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies or applications to existing workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated close attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to work closely and problem-solve with colleagues from all library departments, students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated capacity to work successfully with diverse populations

Desired Qualifications: 

• Educational background or other demonstrated knowledge or experience with music
• Ability to read musical notation
• Experience with or knowledge of specialized music formats (e.g., scores, sound recordings)
• Previous experience in an academic library environment
• Experience or familiarity with library systems and platforms
• Ability to work with non-English language materials
• Experience with Folio or other similar integrated library system

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered. 

STANDARD 8-5

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Advertised: Aug 24, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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