Head of Mills Music Library

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. A major emphasis of the role is the development, stewardship, and management of extensive music and dance collections, including rare and unique special collections and archival materials for the Wisconsin Music Archives. The position also advances services that support digital scholarship, composition, and creative work, ensuring that the library's collections and expertise foster innovation in teaching, performance, and research.

The Head of Mills Music Library oversees all collection development activities and collection funds for music and dance, manages donor relations and gifts-in-kind, and identifies grant opportunities to support library and campus initiatives. The role directs preservation, technical services, and digitization projects and provides expert guidance on copyright and fair use. Acting as the primary liaison to the Mead Witter School of Music, the Dance Department, and related programs, the position provides advanced research services, leads instructional and outreach activities, and strengthens connections between the libraries and the broader Madison music and dance communities. The role also includes ongoing professional development, participation in professional organizations, and service on library and campus committees to advance the mission of the Libraries. The UW-Madison Libraries lead in curating, preserving, and sharing knowledge through environments that inspire engagement, discovery, and learning. The Libraries deliver exemplary information services to advance the mission and strategic priorities of one of the nation's leading research universities. Shared values at Libraries include respect, inclusion, communication, collaboration, and empowerment.

This position is eligible for partial remote work. A remote work agreement may allow for a maximum of 20% remote per week.

This position is full-time, 100%.

Ongoing/Renewable

• 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

Libraries, Music Library

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. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

• 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

• 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

Master's Degree Required in Library Sciences, Library Information Services, or related field Required, or PhD in relevant field.

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

References will be requested from finalists only and are not required with the initial application. Reference requests will be sent via email from SkillSurvey.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Caitlin Milnthorpe, caitlin.milnthorpe@wisc.edu, 608-263-4962 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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