The Key Tasks of the role are:

• Checking all material, both hire and purchase, on its arrival in the library
• Checking the string sets to ensure that they are consistently bowed; running repairs to 
both hire material and Hallé stock
• Sharing the responsibility of making up new sets of material from various forms of 
masters, and preparing them for performance
• Managing all practice material for extras and trialists. Making parts available for Hallé 
players to collect from the library; providing extra practice copies for string players
• Keeping accurate records of the performance history of Hallé sets and of bowings 
where appropriate
• As required, padding, de-padding, sorting, checking and returning material to the 
shelves and to the hire libraries after use, with particular attention to missing material
• Maintaining the library catalogue and creating entries for new material
• Liaising with the Stage and Transport Managers to ensure that material gets to all 
rehearsal and concert venues
• Supplying music to the Hallé Youth Orchestra and Hallé Youth Training Choir
• Attending rehearsals and concerts where necessary, deputising for the Music 
Librarian, including some weekend and evening sessions
• Any other tasks reasonably requested by the Music Librarian or Concerts Director 


See further details at the link below.