Library Assistant, Tianjin-Juilliard Library at The Juilliard School in New York, New York

Job Description:

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.

Overview:

The Tianjin-Juilliard Library Assistant works closely with the TJS Library Director and the staff of the Juilliard Library in New York. Responsibilities include overseeing physical processing of library materials when they arrive from New York or from China-based vendors; managing circulation activities using Sierra Library system; assisting Library Director with reference and public services; overseeing shelving of materials and reading room maintenance; training and overseeing work of library student assistants.  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Tianjin-Juilliard Library Director and the library staff in New York to oversee physical processing of library materials, library circulation, and reading room maintenance.  


• Working with Library Director, adapts Juilliard Library circulation policies to serve the needs of the Tianjin-Juilliard community.  


• Trains and oversees work of student assistants.  

• Assists Library Director with reference, public services, and information literacy work.  


• Assists Library Director with development of library as “Academic Commons,” working closely with TJS IT team.  


• Assists the Tianjin Library Director with Mandarin/English translation as necessary.  


• Assists the Tianjin Library Director with other tasks as needed.  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bi-lingual fluency in English and Mandarin is required.  


• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in music, from an accredited institution of higher education.  


• Prior experience in an academic library, preferably in circulation or technical services. 


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, innovative thinking, technological vision, strong service orientation, energy, enthusiasm, and demonstrated ability to work well with others.  

• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work successfully with all constituencies of the School. 


• Good project management and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience using a personal computer and office software such as MS Office.  Experience with an integrated library system preferred.  


• Understanding of and commitment to EDIB (equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging) and the mission of The Tianjin Juilliard School. 


• The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.