Head of the American Geographical Society Library

** Job Duties
** The Golda Meir Library seeks an experienced and creative leader to serve as the head of the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL), one of the oldest, largest, and most distinguished geographical research libraries in North America. Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the head is responsible for developing the extraordinary collections of the AGSL, promoting their use by the UWM community and researchers worldwide, and leveraging digital technologies to develop new services and uses of the collections.

The head will also expand awareness of the AGSL through instruction, presentations, and participating in national and international associations and conferences.
* MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
* Master’s degree or above in geography or other relevant field
* Three years of experience in a research library or equivalent institution
* Two years of direct supervisory experience of professional and/or para-professional staff
* Knowledge of cartography, its history, and the history of geographical ideas
* Evidence of experience with rare materials librarianship, including conservation/preservation techniques
* Evidence of successful grant writing and fundraising expertise
* Demonstrated strong professional leadership and involvement
* Strong evidence in professional leadership of a team
* Evidence of participation in professional and scholarly associations and conferences
* Knowledge of digital technologies, such as GIS, and trends, such as treating digital collections as data sources
* Strong written and communication skills
* Initiative and resourcefulness in generating new ideas
* Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
* Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate, guide, and support team members to achieve high performance and maintain a positive work environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to discern multi-layered environments.
* Ability to work in a highly collaborative and consistently changing environment.
* Demonstrated commitment to user services.
* ** Cover Letter
** addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications
* ** Resume
* * The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.

UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an  including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

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