University of Wisconsin-Madison · 7 hours ago
Head of Mills Music Library
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Head of Mills Music Library to oversee all operations, services, and staff of the music library. This role involves providing strategic direction, managing extensive music and dance collections, and ensuring the library’s collections foster innovation in teaching, performance, and research.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advances librarianship/archives at the campus, local, and state level through committee participation
Oversees day-to-day management of unit operations, services, and space
Collaborates with other managers to develop and implement initiatives and technological enterprises which directly affect the libraries
May supervise unit personnel. May hire, train, coach, and evaluate employees to manage and improve performance
May manage the operating budget
Resolves complex issues which may impact policies and procedures within the unit
Designs, develops, and provides leadership on projects, programs, procedures, and services
Communicates the strategic direction of the department as determined by leadership
Qualification
Required
At least three years of professional experience working in an academic or research library
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in music librarianship
Proven experience with public services in an academic or research library
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
Master's Degree Required in Library Sciences, Library Information Services, or related field Required, or PhD in relevant field
Preferred
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
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Generous vacation
Holidays
Sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Page Moreau
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