Head of the American Geographical Society Library

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The Golda Meir Library seeks an experienced and creative leader to serve as the head of theAmerican Geographical Society Library (AGSL) one of the oldest largest and mostdistinguished geographical research libraries in North America. Reporting to the Director ofLibraries the head is responsible for developing the extraordinary collections of the AGSLpromoting their use by the UWM community and researchers worldwide and leveragingdigital technologies to develop new services and uses of the collections. The head will alsoexpand awareness of the AGSL through instruction presentations and participating innational and international associations and conferences.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teaches and lectures about the AGSL collections and other areas of expertise

• Collaborates with other library departments such Digital Collections & InitiativesArchives and Special Collections and Collection & Resource Management

• Designs develops and provides leadership on projects programs procedures andservices

• Resolves complex issues which may impact policies and procedures within the unit

• Contributes to and provides leadership in the field of cartographic and geospatiallibrarianship at the local national and international levels.

• Advances librarianship at the campus national and international levels throughcommittee participation

• Oversees day-to-day management of unit operations services and spaceincluding:

  • Collection development

  • Collection management including gift and processing workflowsconservation and preservation

  • Reference services research consultations and course-related instruction

  • Outreach programs such as lecture series fellowships and exhibits

• Collaborates with UWM Advancement on grant and gift proposals for acquiringprocessing digitizing and preserving materials

• Manages the operating budget

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The AGSL is part of the UWM Golda Meir Library. It is one of the premier collections of itskind in North America supporting instruction research and outreach at UWM and aroundthe world. The collection contains maps atlases books periodicals photos andgeospatial data supporting a wide range of disciplines. The collections are worldwide incoverage and date from the 15th century to the present. They have been used widely inexhibits publications documentaries and digital collections. The AGSL offers scholarlyprograms for the campus and local community and welcomes visiting scholars from across
the U.S. and the world. More information is available on the AGSL website at
Salary is$65000 to $85000. 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
• Masters 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-professionalstaff

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 andconferences

Competencies

• Knowledge of digital technologies such as GIS and trends such as treating digitalcollections 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 guideand support team members to achieve high performance and maintain a positivework 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.

Education:

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
• Masters degree or above in geography or other relevant field

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are required to apply online and provide the following at time of application:

• Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications

• Resume

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of February 15 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Amy Rehfeldt

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