Associate Librarian; Year-Round

Associate Performance Librarian (Year-Round)

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• Job Location :Interlochen, MI
• Job Level :Mid Career
• Level of Education :BA/BS
• Job Type :Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated :07/28/2026
• Years of Experience :3+ Years
• Starting Date :Invalid Date
• Division :Music,Administration
• Salary : $45000 USD

The Associate Performance Librarian supports the operations of the Frederick Fennell Music Library by preparing, organizing, and managing performance materials for Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy ensembles. Working under the supervision of the Principal Performance Librarian and the Director of Libraries, this position ensures conductors, faculty, and students have timely access to scores and parts for rehearsals and performances while maintaining the performance library's extensive collection of orchestral, wind ensemble, choral, jazz, chamber, and other ensemble materials.

The Associate Performance Librarian collaborates closely with conductors, musicians, faculty, and administrative staff to support the artistic and operational needs of Interlochen's performance programs. This full-time, permanent, 12-month position requires a strong understanding of ensemble library procedures, music preparation, and performance materials management, as well as the ability to work independently while contributing to the broader mission of the Fennell Music Library through exceptional service, collaboration, and stewardship of its collections.

• Acquire and prepare parts and scores for Academy and Camp ensembles, including orchestra, band, jazz, and choir
• Ability to read/write music in different clefs and transpositions, transcribe parts, and copy orchestra parts legibly and quickly using hand manuscript and computer notation software
• Ability to correct/edit scores by hand, as well as digitally using Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop
• Knowledge of current score editions and reference sources, enabling performance from materials meeting the highest scholarly standards
• Experience with and knowledge of orchestral/band/choral/jazz repertoire and sources
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with faculty
• Coordinate with faculty from various arts divisions on programmatic needs for the Academy and Camp
• Provide sets from the library collection as requested, checking for completeness and state of repair
• Create hard copy sets from digital acquisitions
• Process rental acquisitions: maintain rental documentation records, return rental sets by publisher deadlines in the requested condition, and maintain shipping/tracking records
• Respond to the general Music Library phone line, responding to inquiries or directing to the appropriate staff member
• Photocopier maintenance: ensure copier supplies are in stock, place service requests when needed
• Maintain archival records, including performance/repertoire history lists and physical program archive
• Assist with the training and supervision of student assistants and summer interns
• Participate in school-wide committee/volunteer work as appropriate
• Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Comply with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances
• Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community
• Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Music required; master's degree in Music preferred
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in an ensemble or performance library preferred
• Thorough knowledge of orchestral literature, foreign musical terms, musical notation, performance…