Entry Level Music Librarian Jobs
New grad music librarian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or portfolio of cataloging and collection work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like University of Alabama, Gwinnett County Public Schools, and Barry University hiring at this level now.
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- 45002745
- 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- VCU Libraries SML
- Faculty
- Faculty (Salaried)
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Unit: VCU Libraries MBU
Department: Cabell Library
Department Summary: VCU Libraries supports learning, research, and creativity across Virginia Commonwealth University. With locations at James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Health Sciences Library on the MCV Campus, we help students, faculty, and staff access the information, spaces, and services they need to succeed. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and service, creating an environment where ideas thrive and learning flourishes.
The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Creative Technologies Librarian. The Department of Creative Technologies and Scholarship is home to The Workshop, the creative technology space within the James Branch Cabell Library. The Creative Technologies Librarian is responsible for leading the department’s instructional program, which includes supervising a large student internship program, facilitating curriculum consultations, and developing instructional resources and programming. Utilizing resources from The Workshop, this position supports the creative projects of the VCU community through hands-on instruction, train-the-trainer demonstrations, and online learning materials. The successful candidate will bring technical depth in creative technologies and a passion for developing others as instructors and mentors, and will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber.
At VCU, every team member helps build a community rooted in respect, professionalism, and civility. As a VCU employee, you will play an active role in fostering a welcoming environment where faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences can belong and thrive together.
This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. 12-month faculty benefits apply, including
24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. VCU provides a robust employee benefits package.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head, Creative Technologies and Scholarship, the Creative Technologies Librarian is responsible for the department’s instruction program in support of VCU community members’ application and integration of creative technologies within the curriculum. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of pedagogical principles for crafting effective hands-on learning opportunities for creative projects.
The Creative Technologies Librarian
- Supervises and manages The Workshop's experiential learning internship program (18–20 students), including recruitment, training, and mentorship. The internship program equips students to lead training sessions and tours, facilitate programming and events, and develop quality improvement projects aligned with their career aspirations.
- Provides curriculum support through consultations and train-the-trainer demonstrations, helping faculty integrate creative technology applications into their coursework.
- Develops and maintains the department's online learning materials, including LibGuides, Canvas modules, and other web resources, ensuring content is accessible, usable, and pedagogically sound.
- Collaborates with student employees and full-time staff to maintain a framework for instruction services, including workflows, guidelines, and pedagogical values for the use of The Workshop's resources.
- Partners with other library departments engaged in teaching, learning, and assessment to identify opportunities for The Workshop to support course instruction.
- Provides specialty technical and pedagogical expertise in support of unique library technology initiatives.
- Participates in library and university governance through service on committees and workgroups.
The Creative Technologies Librarian is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and service.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
- ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline, such as but not limited to, Education, Instructional Design, or Digital/Media Arts degrees.
- Experience teaching or training others in the use of creative technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or managing student internship programs, or leading a large team of student staff.
- Experience developing train-the-trainer or peer-instruction models.
- Demonstrated depth of knowledge in at least one area of creative technologies, such as audio/video production, digital fabrication, interactive/immersive media, robotics/electronics, or craft/textile machines.
- Experience creating and maintaining online learning content (e.g., LibGuides, Canvas or other LMS modules, web-based resources, etc.) with an emphasis on accessibility and usability.
- Evidence of project management and organizational skills.
- Teaching and research assistance experience in an academic setting, such as higher education, museums, research libraries, etc.
- Knowledge of assessment methods for instructional programs.
Candidates need not meet preferred qualifications to be fully considered. We value many individual and unique skills that would strengthen the VCU Libraries and our teams.
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $65,000 annually.
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
- 45002745
- 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- VCU Libraries SML
- Faculty
- Faculty (Salaried)
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Unit: VCU Libraries MBU
Department: Cabell Library
Department Summary: VCU Libraries supports learning, research, and creativity across Virginia Commonwealth University. With locations at James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Health Sciences Library on the MCV Campus, we help students, faculty, and staff access the information, spaces, and services they need to succeed. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and service, creating an environment where ideas thrive and learning flourishes.
The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Creative Technologies Librarian. The Department of Creative Technologies and Scholarship is home to The Workshop, the creative technology space within the James Branch Cabell Library. The Creative Technologies Librarian is responsible for leading the department’s instructional program, which includes supervising a large student internship program, facilitating curriculum consultations, and developing instructional resources and programming. Utilizing resources from The Workshop, this position supports the creative projects of the VCU community through hands-on instruction, train-the-trainer demonstrations, and online learning materials. The successful candidate will bring technical depth in creative technologies and a passion for developing others as instructors and mentors, and will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber.
At VCU, every team member helps build a community rooted in respect, professionalism, and civility. As a VCU employee, you will play an active role in fostering a welcoming environment where faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences can belong and thrive together.
This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. 12-month faculty benefits apply, including
24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. VCU provides a robust employee benefits package.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head, Creative Technologies and Scholarship, the Creative Technologies Librarian is responsible for the department’s instruction program in support of VCU community members’ application and integration of creative technologies within the curriculum. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of pedagogical principles for crafting effective hands-on learning opportunities for creative projects.
The Creative Technologies Librarian
- Supervises and manages The Workshop's experiential learning internship program (18–20 students), including recruitment, training, and mentorship. The internship program equips students to lead training sessions and tours, facilitate programming and events, and develop quality improvement projects aligned with their career aspirations.
- Provides curriculum support through consultations and train-the-trainer demonstrations, helping faculty integrate creative technology applications into their coursework.
- Develops and maintains the department's online learning materials, including LibGuides, Canvas modules, and other web resources, ensuring content is accessible, usable, and pedagogically sound.
- Collaborates with student employees and full-time staff to maintain a framework for instruction services, including workflows, guidelines, and pedagogical values for the use of The Workshop's resources.
- Partners with other library departments engaged in teaching, learning, and assessment to identify opportunities for The Workshop to support course instruction.
- Provides specialty technical and pedagogical expertise in support of unique library technology initiatives.
- Participates in library and university governance through service on committees and workgroups.
The Creative Technologies Librarian is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and service.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
- ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline, such as but not limited to, Education, Instructional Design, or Digital/Media Arts degrees.
- Experience teaching or training others in the use of creative technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or managing student internship programs, or leading a large team of student staff.
- Experience developing train-the-trainer or peer-instruction models.
- Demonstrated depth of knowledge in at least one area of creative technologies, such as audio/video production, digital fabrication, interactive/immersive media, robotics/electronics, or craft/textile machines.
- Experience creating and maintaining online learning content (e.g., LibGuides, Canvas or other LMS modules, web-based resources, etc.) with an emphasis on accessibility and usability.
- Evidence of project management and organizational skills.
- Teaching and research assistance experience in an academic setting, such as higher education, museums, research libraries, etc.
- Knowledge of assessment methods for instructional programs.
Candidates need not meet preferred qualifications to be fully considered. We value many individual and unique skills that would strengthen the VCU Libraries and our teams.
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $65,000 annually.
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
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Entry Level Music Librarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level music librarian job?
Start by gaining hands-on experience through internships, volunteer work, or student assistant positions at a library, music archive, or conservatory. Employers at this level look for familiarity with cataloging systems, music formats, and basic reference skills. A completed MLIS degree with a music focus, or coursework in music history and library science, gives candidates a clear edge over applicants without specialized training.
Which companies hire entry level music librarians?
Companies hiring entry level music librarians right now include University of Alabama, Gwinnett County Public Schools, and Barry University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from public library systems, universities, performing arts organizations, and broadcasting companies that need dedicated music collection support.
Are there remote entry level music librarian jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are still on-site given the hands-on nature of collection management. About 14% of entry level music librarian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically focus on digital cataloging, metadata work, or licensing research rather than physical collection duties.
Are these new grad music librarian jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically accepts 0 to 2 years of experience and treats internships, practicum work, or a strong academic portfolio as qualifying credentials, making them accessible to recent graduates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level music librarians?
Entry Level music librarian roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active music collections, archives, or licensing operations that require trained support staff even at the junior level.