Ensemble Librarian - Music Acquisition & Licensing

Music Opportunities; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Music Ensemble Librarian to oversee the libraries for its large performing ensembles. The role covers music acquisition, rentals, licensing, and ensuring copyright compliance, with responsibility for transferring markings to parts and keeping accurate library records.

You will develop systems for electronic and physical records, supervise student staff, participate in hiring and training, and prepare reports for

Qualifications

• Oversee libraries for large ensembles
• Manage music acquisition, rentals, and licensing
• Ensure copyright compliance
• Transfer markings to parts and maintain records
• Maintain library databases and audition excerpt records
• Develop systems for electronic and physical records
• Supervise student staff including hiring and training
• Prepare reports for music agencies
• Maintain budgets and collaborate with publishers and composers

Responsibilities

• Oversee libraries for the Mead Witter School of Music's large performing ensembles.
• Handle music acquisition, rentals, and licensing and ensure copyright compliance.
• Transfer musical markings to parts before distribution and maintain library databases.
• Develop organizational systems for electronic and physical records and supervise student staff.
• Prepare reports for music agencies, manage budgets, and collaborate with publishers and composers to acquire needed music.

Job description

The Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Music Ensemble Librarian to oversee the libraries for its large performing ensembles. The role covers music acquisition, rentals, licensing, and ensuring copyright compliance, with responsibility for transferring markings to parts and keeping accurate library records.

You will develop systems for electronic and physical records, supervise student staff, participate in hiring and training, and prepare reports for