Alfred Brendel Curator of Music & Subject Librarian Music

Alfred Brendel Curator of Music & Subject Librarian for Music

Weston Library (OX1 3BG
) and The Stephen

A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities (OX2 6GG
)

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.

This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week. The postholder will lead a team on-site, and will be responsible for special collections in the Library, so the possibility of remote working is not available for this post.

You will have a professional archival or library qualification, a degree in Music, or both, together with substantial experience of working in a research library or archive. You will have substantial knowledge and experience of Music librarianship and information resources, including familiarity with copyright and licensing issues, and expert experience of developing, managing and making effective use of Music research and special collections.

You will be able to read music and will bring wide historical knowledge of Music and musical terminology. Experience of Music composition or practice and knowledge of additional European languages would be desirable.

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

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