Music Curator & Subject Librarian – Special Collections

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alfred Brendel Curator of Music & Subject Librarian for Music will lead Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries’ Music collections and services, with responsibilities split between Special Collections and Humanities Libraries. You will develop integrated services, guide cataloguing, and oversee relevant budgets and acquisitions.

You will provide expert support to students and researchers, offer reference and instruction, promote the collections through exhibitions and public engagement, contribute

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Bodleian Libraries’ Music collections and services, including Special Collections and Humanities Libraries.
• Develop and implement integrated cataloguing and service delivery.
• Oversee budgets and acquisitions for music materials and resources.
• Provide expert reference, instruction, and research support to students and researchers.
• Advocate for collections through exhibitions, displays and public engagement; participate in fundraising and digitisation efforts.

Job description

The Alfred Brendel Curator of Music & Subject Librarian for Music will lead Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries’ Music collections and services, with responsibilities split between Special Collections and Humanities Libraries. You will develop integrated services, guide cataloguing, and oversee relevant budgets and acquisitions.

You will provide expert support to students and researchers, offer reference and instruction, promote the collections through exhibitions and public engagement, contribute