Rare Books Curator & Research Librarian

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); In loco; USD 52.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks a Special Collections Librarian in the Archives and Special Collections Department to develop rare book collections and support research for faculty and students. The role includes delivering high-impact instruction and promoting the collections through public programs.

Responsibilities cover curation, outreach, reference services, and collaboration with other library departments, while supervising interns and staff and contributing to campus committees.

Competenze

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
• Evidence of coursework or training in rare books and special collections.

Mansioni

• 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 campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
• Promotes collections and services to students, faculty, and the public through engaging exhibits, presentations, and public programs.
• Provides timely and accurate reference and research assistance as part of a team of staff and interns.

Conoscenze

Instruction delivery

Reference & research services

Collection development

Public programming & outreach

Intern supervision

Formazione

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks a Special Collections Librarian in the Archives and Special Collections Department to develop rare book collections and support research for faculty and students. The role includes delivering high-impact instruction and promoting the collections through public programs.

Responsibilities cover curation, outreach, reference services, and collaboration with other library departments, while supervising interns and staff and contributing to campus committees.