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ARSC members- Here is a posting for a music archiving position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a strong emphasis on folklore/folk music and Scandinavian expertise. The person hired will work within UW's Mills Music Library, and in cooperation with the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures. http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/493876/ethnic-american-music-curator JOB NO: 89057-AS WORK TYPE: STAFF-FULL TIME DEPARTMENT: LIBR\MEMBER LIBRARIES LOCATION: MADISON CATEGORIES: LIBRARY, MUSEUM, ARTS POSITION VACANCY ID: 89057-AS EMPLOYMENT CLASS: Academic Staff-Renewable WORKING TITLE: Ethnic American Music Curator OFFICIAL TITLE: ACADEMIC CURATOR(R02DN) or ASSOC ACAD CURATOR(R02FN) HIRING DEPARTMENT: A497400-GENERAL LIBRARY/MEMBER LIBRARIES FTE: 100% ANTICIPATED BEGIN DATE: JANUARY 09, 2017 TERM: This is a renewable appointment. ADVERTISED SALARY: Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Master's degree in related field, such as folklore, library science, ethnomusicology required MINIMUM NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: Required Qualifications: - One to two years' experience with obsolete audio formats, including digital reformatting - Experience with basic preservation practices - Strong competence in a modern Scandinavian language - Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy - Familiarity with Excel, Access, FileMaker Pro or other database software - Ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications: - Experience processing archival or manuscript collections - Experience with folklore or music related archival collections - Knowledge of folklore or folk music as demonstrated through education, performance or research. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Music Technical Services Librarian, the Ethnic American Music Coordinator collaborates with the Music Library and the Center for the Study of Upper Midwest Cultures in grant related activites that focus on sustaining Scandinavian folk arts in the Upper Midwest. Specifically, this position will prepare historic audio for digital reformatting, conduct research on recording session details, enter and create metadata, and organize and arrange mixed media archival and medal collections. This position has guaranteed funding for 3 years. The position will continue if new funding becomes available. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a grant funded position with guaranteed funding 3 years (January 2020). The position may continue if new funding becomes available. CONTACT: Anne Murphy-Lom [log in to unmask] 608-262-2768 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: A cover letter and resume are required. All applications must be submitted online. ADDITIONAL LINK: Full Position Details NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department ADVERTISED: 05 DEC 2016 Central Standard Time APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 19 DEC 2016 Central Standard Time Matt Appleby Mills Music Library University of Wisconsin-Madison 728 State St. Madison, WI 53706-1418 [log in to unmask] 608-262-2816