Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Position Title: Music Library Assistant

Department: Bowld Music Library

Date Prepared: March 2022

FLSA Status: Hourly

Part Time

Standard of Christian Commitment

The divine mission of the Seminary mandates that all personnel must demonstrate a commitment to the purposes of the Seminary. Every employee shall be an active member of a local church of believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is expected that conduct becoming a follower of Jesus Christ will be portrayed in the community.

Job Summary

A Circulation/Processing staff member is a primary facilitator towards the circulation of Bowld Music Library materials, through charging and discharging items, maintaining patron accounts, shelving library materials, processing music materials, and participating in other library duties the Music Librarian deems necessary.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge items to students, professors, and other patrons.
• Provide patrons with their account information.
• Assist patrons in finding library resources or using library equipment.
• Shelve library materials in their appropriate locations.
• Assist Music Librarian in closing and opening of library.
• Check-in music periodicals
• Process music materials, including books, scores, CDs, and periodicals.
• Complete or assist in any other projects or library activities the Music Librarian deem necessary.

Skills / Requirements

• Student at Southwestern or Texas Baptist College
• Able to work 10 hours a week, including during exam periods
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiarity with computers and computer applications

Qualifications / Education

• Undergraduate degree or experience in music is preferred
• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Supervision

Circulation/Processing staff member reports directly to the Music Librarian. The Music Librarian reports to the Dean of Libraries.

Decision-Making Responsibilities

• Library Circulation decisions which maintain the workflow of the Music Library

Exposure to Confidential Information

• No

Physical Requirements

• Physical able to sit and stand for long periods of time,
• Able to use computer and move about office to interact with other staff members,
• Able to attend meetings on site,
• Able to bend and/or stoop,
• Able to climb and lift up to 25 pounds to perform tasks that may be assigned in the course of operations.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 pounds of parts and equipment.
• Must be able to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, kneel, crouch, climb and balance, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Position Title: Music Library Assistant

Department: Bowld Music Library

Date Prepared: March 2022

FLSA Status: Hourly

Part Time

Standard of Christian Commitment

The divine mission of the Seminary mandates that all personnel must demonstrate a commitment to the purposes of the Seminary. Every employee shall be an active member of a local church of believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is expected that conduct becoming a follower of Jesus Christ will be portrayed in the community.

Job Summary

A Circulation/Processing staff member is a primary facilitator towards the circulation of Bowld Music Library materials, through charging and discharging items, maintaining patron accounts, shelving library materials, processing music materials, and participating in other library duties the Music Librarian deems necessary.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge items to students, professors, and other patrons.
• Provide patrons with their account information.
• Assist patrons in finding library resources or using library equipment.
• Shelve library materials in their appropriate locations.
• Assist Music Librarian in closing and opening of library.
• Check-in music periodicals
• Process music materials, including books, scores, CDs, and periodicals.
• Complete or assist in any other projects or library activities the Music Librarian deem necessary.

Skills / Requirements

• Student at Southwestern or Texas Baptist College
• Able to work 10 hours a week, including during exam periods
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiarity with computers and computer applications

Qualifications / Education

• Undergraduate degree or experience in music is preferred
• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Supervision

Circulation/Processing staff member reports directly to the Music Librarian. The Music Librarian reports to the Dean of Libraries.

Decision-Making Responsibilities

• Library Circulation decisions which maintain the workflow of the Music Library

Exposure to Confidential Information

• No

Physical Requirements

• Physical able to sit and stand for long periods of time,
• Able to use computer and move about office to interact with other staff members,
• Able to attend meetings on site,
• Able to bend and/or stoop,
• Able to climb and lift up to 25 pounds to perform tasks that may be assigned in the course of operations.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 pounds of parts and equipment.
• Must be able to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, kneel, crouch, climb and balance, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary