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Music Technology and Digital Media Librarian
  • Job Number: 24822
  • Functional Area: Libraries
  • Department: Libraries
  • School Area: Libraries, MIT Press, Tech Review
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Posting Description

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL MEDIA LIBRARIAN, Libraries - The Lewis Music Library, will play a key role in creating programs and services that enhance engagement with Library resources, fostering collaboration, research, and learning in music; provide independent authority and oversight of the Lewis Music Library Audio Lab and other specialized media equipment; supervises student staff on use of audio resources, compiles and analyzes data on lab usage, and establishes policies and procedures related to the use of its materials.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in music or six years of directly related work experience; additionally, a minimum of three years of relevant experience; solid knowledge of music and demonstrated use of software tools including Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore, Logic Pro, Reaper, Max (Cycling 74), SmartScore, Warepad, etc.; ability to generate reports and work with data; ability to assist staff or library users in the use of such listed technology and library equipment; demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work and learn in a rapidly changing landscape; knowledge of or interest in coding using tools such as HTML, Java, Python; deep understanding of audio production tools and resources, including knowledge of modern and historical equipment and recording formats for audio and video, including but not limited to downloadable and streaming files, CDs, DVDs, magnetic tapes, 33- and 78-rpm discs, computer hardware & software for production, reproduction, editing, and reformatting of audio & video; and ability to interact and work with faculty, students, and all levels of staff and to proactively diagnose problems and provide timely solutions. PREFERRED: Two to three years of experience in providing quality customer service and professional level consultation in audio/video engineering. Job #24822-8

1/29/2025