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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

Alfred Brendel Curator of Music & Subject Librarian for Music

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Company: Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

You will lead the Bodleian Libraries’ Music collections and services, with the post divided approximately two-thirds in Special Collections and one-third in Humanities Libraries. You will develop excellent and integrated services across both locations, manage and develop the Music Special Collections team, shape collection development and cataloguing, and take responsibility for relevant budgets and acquisitions.

You will provide expert support to students, researchers and the wider public, including reference and instruction services, research and information skills training, and interpretation of Oxford’s rich print, manuscript, sound and digital resources. You will advocate for the collections through exhibitions, displays and public engagement, contribute to fundraising and digitisation activity, work closely with colleagues, and represent the Libraries through relevant national and international professional bodies.

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust