Head of Mills Music Library

Job Summary

The Head of Mills Music Library serves as the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries' lead librarian for music and dance, overseeing all operations, services, and staff of the music library. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections, the position provides strategic direction for the library, establishes departmental priorities, and leads a team of four full-time staff with responsibilities spanning archival processing, audio digitization, specialized research support, and instructional services.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Actively participate in an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful workplace
• Collaborates with other managers to develop and implement initiatives and technological enterprises which directly affect the libraries
• Oversees day-to-day management of unit operations, services, and space
• Advances librarianship/archives at the campus, local, and state level through committee participation
• Manages and implements collection development for the subjects of music and dance across a variety of formats
• Communicates the strategic direction of the department as determined by leadership
• Designs, develops, and provides leadership on projects, programs, procedures, and services
• Solves complex issues which may impact policies and procedures within the unit
• May manage the operating budget
• Performs and directs research services related to music and dance for university faculty, staff, students, and other Library patrons
• May supervise unit personnel. May hire, train, coach, and evaluate employees to manage and improve performance

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of professional experience working in an academic or research library
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in music librarianship
• Prominent experience with public services in an academic or research library
• Proven experience with collection development in an academic or research library
• Supervisory experience or experience leading teams or projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, faculty, students, and other stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with historic collections such as archives, historic audio formats, and realia
• Experience with digital initiatives such as digitization, digital humanities, and digital arts projects
• Experience engaging with donors

Department

Libraries, Music Library

Compensation

Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well-qualified applicants can anticipate earning between $75,000-$110,000 with final salary based on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

How to Apply

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Resume Cover Letter

Contact Information

Abram Hopp, abram.hopp@wisc.edu, (608) 890-1795 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.