University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Special Collections Librarian

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Contract

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About the role

  • Its collection strengths lie in the history of books and printing, book arts, art, art history, Indigenous writing and languages of North America, and LGBTQ+ studies.
  • In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, curates, and manages rare book and special printed materials collections.
  • Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
  • Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues
  • Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
  • Designs and develops projects, programs, procedures, and services
  • Collaborates with other library departments
  • Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs
  • Develops, curates, and manages collections
  • The rare book and special printed materials collection supports instruction, research, and outreach at UWM and throughout Wisconsin in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Nice to have

  • Minimum of one year of professional experience working in a special collections setting
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices in library instruction
  • Demonstrated experience with collection development and collection management, including the preservation of print materials
  • Demonstrated experience with developing exhibits, public programs and other outreach activities
  • Demonstrated experience supervising student employees
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative and changing working environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Skills

  • Final salary offer is contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Compensation

  • Expected Salary is $52,000-$58,000.
  • Final salary offer is contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Benefits

  • Applications should address educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.
  • Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.

Company info

  • Provides timely and accurate reference and research assistance as part of a team of professional staff and interns, including interacting with patrons.
  • The Department of Archives and Special Collections is part of the UWM Golda Meir Library.
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