Library Manager

Summary of Position

The Manager of Library and Special Collections provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Colburn School Library and its archival collections, supporting the academic, artistic, and community needs of students and faculty across music and dance programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the acquisition, organization, and dissemination of physical and digital library materials, including scores, texts, audiovisual materials, periodicals, and digital resources.

• Lead efforts to expand, evaluate, and thoughtfully refine library collections and learning resources across music and dance disciplines.

• Collaborate with faculty, students, and administration to assess and support evolving collection needs across academic programs.

• Edit student recital programs and CSCM and MA concert programs to maintain consistency and accuracy in content through a collaborative editing process.

• Support accreditation standards related to library services and resources.

• Oversee library operations, procedures, budgets, and related administrative functions.

• Provide individual research and learning support to students, including guidance related to academic projects, presentations, and written materials.

• Serve as Fulbright Program Advisor for Conservatory students, supporting applicants through the development and execution of proposals and applications.

• Serve as the lead archivist for Colburn’s existing and future special collections.

• Develop, arrange, and describe collections in accordance with archival standards and practices, including creation of finding aids and digital tools.

• Maintain systems for digitization, cataloguing, and long-term preservation.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards related to archival stewardship and access.

• Supervise staff, student workers, interns, and volunteers supporting library and archival initiatives.

• Support outreach and communications to highlight the importance of Colburn’s collections and their integration into the institution’s mission.

• Foster a welcoming and collaborative library environment that supports research, creativity, and community engagement.

• Activate library and archival spaces through exhibits, performances, lectures, workshops, affinity group gatherings, and interdisciplinary programming.

• Host events, presentations, and tours that engage students, faculty, donors, alumni, and the public with Colburn’s collections and resources.

• Work closely with the Center for Innovation and Community Impact (CICI) to cultivate programs, partnerships, and initiatives that expand community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration across the institution.

• Collaborate with departments including Wellness, Residence Life, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs to support campus-wide initiatives and student engagement efforts.

• Support educational programming and initiatives that connect students with institutional and community learning resources.

Education and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Musicology, Arts Administration, or related field required.

• Strong background and familiarity with music and the performing arts required.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in libraries, archives, collections management, or related performing arts environments.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing archival collections, library resources, or special collections initiatives.

• Knowledge of archival standards, records management principles, and library systems.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with students, faculty, donors, researchers, and community partners.

• Demonstrated ability to balance operational oversight with community engagement and programming initiatives.

• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and professional judgment.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt, onsite position with a regular working schedule of 40 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. The pay range is $70,304 - $80,000 depending on skills, experience, and ability level. The Colburn School offers excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance plans; Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance plans; paid sick leave and vacation; a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer matching contribution.