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/or other 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 physical and digital exhibits,
presentations, and public programs
Provides timely and accurate reference and research assistance
as part of a team of professional staff and interns, including
interacting with patrons.
Participates in supervision and staffing of the reading room
and service point.
Participates in the training and supervision of interns and
fieldworkers
Designs and develops projects, programs, procedures, and
services
Resolves complex issues which may impact policies and
procedures within the unit
Collaborates with other library departments
Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus,
local, and state levels
Department:
The Department of Archives and Special Collections is part of the
UWM Golda Meir Library.
The rare book and special printed materials collection supports
instruction, research, and outreach at UWM and throughout Wisconsin
in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Its collection
strengths lie in the history of books and printing, book arts, art,
art history, Indigenous writing and languages of North America, and
LGBTQ+ studies. More information is available on the Archives and
Special Collections website at
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Archives and Special Collections - UWM
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Compensation:
Expected Salary is $52,000-$58,000. Final salary offer is
contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as demonstrated
throughout the selection process.
Required Qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
- Evidence of formal coursework or training/professional
development in rare books and special collections
Preferred Qualifications:
We recognize that not all applicants will have all the preferred
job qualifications and competencies. We encourage applicants to
highlight those they do possess, as this is valuable information
for the search committee.
- Minimum of one year of professional experience working in a
special collections setting
- Evidence of coursework in literature or art history or art and
design.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices in
library instruction
- Demonstrated experience with collection development and
collection management, including the preservation of print
materials
- Demonstrated experience with developing exhibits, public
programs and other outreach activities
- Demonstrated experience supervising student employees
Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to thrive
in a collaborative and changing working environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Initiative in developing and implementing ideas to serve
users
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to user services
How to Apply:
Complete application materials must include:
1) a cover letter
2) a resume
Applications should address educational and professional level
work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred
qualifications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to
ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they
meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not
meeting such qualifications.
Applicants must apply on-line on our job opportunities website
by the application deadline of Sunday, November 1, 2026, and submit
complete application materials. Applications may be disqualified if
they are incomplete.
Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three
professional/supervisor references through an external reference
checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates
being notified.
Contact Information:
Angela Broderick - HR Coordinator
Email: wickhama@uwm.edu (preferred contact method)
Phone: (414) 229-3379
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Special-Collections-Librarian_JR10015271.
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