Piano Academy: Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Piano Academy

Piano Academy

Summer Piano Academy Jobs

Student Librarian Positions
Peer Counselor Positions

The Piano Academy is seeking 2 students to serve as Librarians, and 2 students (one male, one female) to serve as Peer Counselors during the ’09 session. Applicants must be students attending the Academy. Because this is a state institution, applicants must also be U.S. citizens or holders of a green card with the prefix “A”. Librarian and Peer Counselor positions do not require a heavy time commitment. Both jobs are compatible with full participation in Academy activities. You may apply for both jobs if desired but you can only be appointed to one, so indicate your first preference if submitting 2 applications. We are looking for mature students who are eager to help create a positive academic and social environment. Returning students in particular are encouraged to apply since familiarity with School of Music facilities and Academy procedures is highly desirable, but any participant meeting the above criteria may apply. Librarians will be selected prior to the start of the session. Peer Counselors may be appointed beforehand, but we reserve the right not to fill one or both counselor’s posts if no candidate fully meets the criteria, or to select Peer Counselors after the session begins.

STUDENT LIBRARIAN (2)

Responsibilities/expectations:

Locate and sign out multiple copies of music scores from the Cook Music Library prior to each master class and interactive class (repertoire will be posted in advance). This usually takes no more than 20-30 min. once you are familiar with the layout of the library.
Distribute scores at the start of class. See that students who take a score sign the slip in the pocket of the book cover; retain slips for a record of who has scores.
Collect scores at the end of each class; verify that none are missing. Return books to the Music Library.

Selection criteria:

Uphold and adhere to all University and Piano Academy policies
Must be highly responsible and well-organized (the standard library fine to replace a lost book is $100!)
Resourceful and thorough: copies of the same piece are often shelved in several different places (e.g., you will find the “Pathetique” sonata with Beethoven’s works for solo piano, but also in the genre section under “Sonatas, piano”)
Computer literate—just enough so to be comfortable using IUCAT, the on-line catalogue.
Some understanding of the Library of Congress classification system is helpful. If you’re not familiar with the LC system, you can get to know it by browsing the Library online catalogue.

Training: Student Librarians are required to visit the Cook Library the first Monday of Academy during “Free time” for a brief orientation tour and explanation of how to consult the online catalogue from terminals on site. After meeting with library staff, we expect you to spend about an hour getting to know the catalogue and the various areas where piano scores are shelved.

Time Commitment: Ca. 30-40 min. all told to take out/return books on days when there is a master class or interactive class, plus the training/orientation time.

Compensation (other than the intrinsic benefits to you):

Approximately $150 ($7.25 per hr., not to exceed 20 hrs. over the session).
Training/orientation time will be compensated
Resume-building work experience
Depending upon your performance, a positive written recommendation

To Apply: send a letter to the Director via e-mail (karmtayl@indiana.edu) or FAX (812 855-4936, Attn. Karen Taylor, MA 165) stating that you wish to be considered for a Librarian’s position. In your letter, list:

the personal qualities and skills which make you well suited to the position of Academy librarian
any relevant work experience (e.g.: are you the band/choir/orchestra librarian at your school? have you worked at your local public or school library, or done considerable research in libraries? have you held other jobs that required you to be responsible and well-organized?)

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PEER COUNSELOR (2-3)

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Uphold and adhere to all University and Piano Academy policies
Serve as a personal and artistic role model for students
Serve as an informational resource, advise students and assist with conflict resolution as needed. Ideally, participants should feel that they can discuss any type of problem with the Peer Counselor. The Peer Counselor may not be able to solve it, but s/he should know where to seek help and have the good judgment to know when help is needed.
Assist adult counselors in responding to emergencies
Encourage social interaction among students, responsible conduct, and consideration for others. Help foster an esprit de corps in the group.
Help out as needed on outings off campus. Accompany younger students who would like to walk across campus or visit nearby book/music stores during “Free time” (you will not be asked to do this more than once or twice).
Assist with check-in and orientation procedures if we need your help

Selection Criteria:

Must be extremely responsible and mature
Leadership ability, enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude
Communication and social skills
Commitment to contributing to a positive and nurturing environment for all

Training: Peer Counselors will attend a training session either after the Orientation Meeting (Sunday evening of the first day) or in the first days after being appointed. A counselor trainer will inform them about residence hall and campus support services, and alert them to signs indicating that a student may be having difficulties. She will also present hypothetical situations that may arise, and discuss appropriate responses to these.

Time Commitment: Apart from duties you may be assigned on the opening Sunday or during outings and “Free time”, Peer Counselors have few set work hours. Your primary roles are 1) to set the tone by being a model and 2) to be “on call” to help resolve problems that may arise. Depending on the constitution of the group, there may be little or considerable demand for your advisory services. Hours will vary from none on some days to several on days when we have outings off campus, but an hour a day on average is the maximum time commitment expected of Peer Counselors—usually less.