Associate University Librarian, Archives and Special Collections
About The Position
Brandeis University is seeking an Associate University Librarian for Archives and Special Collections. This role reports to the University Librarian and is responsible for providing strategic direction, development, and execution of the vision for the University Archives & Special Collections Department. The position oversees the development, administration, operations, and coordination of University Archives, Special Collections, University Records Management, and Preservation. It directs approximately 7 staff members who engage with the campus and scholarly communities to support the university's academic and institutional mission. The role also involves supervising staff who teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, collaborating with institutional advancement on donor cultivation and grant applications, and contributing to library-wide planning as part of the senior administrative team.
Requirements
- A terminal professional degree, preferably in library or archival studies (for example, in the United States, a Master's degree in library/information science) is required.
- Over 8 years of total work-related experience, including 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience.
- Significant experience in a research library, including strategic planning and budgeting.
- Experience in collection development and fund management.
- Experience leveraging consortium partnerships.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in both digital and physical resource management and operations.
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing organizational change.
- Demonstrated success in collaboration and strategic partnering.
- Experience in designing and coordinating transformational initiatives and bringing them to timely and successful implementation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be an effective spokesperson and presenter.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse environments and to collaborate with people from varied professional, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
- Commitment to contributing to an environment where all members of the community can access resources, feel respected, and thrive.
- Record of professional contribution and engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Creative integration of automated and manual technical services processes preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides strong leadership, vision, and strategic direction in the development, delivery, and integration of new and existing programs and projects that advance progress toward the department and Library’s goals.
- Oversees the development of policies for the department’s operations and services, including the management of rights and permissions regarding copyright-protected and confidential information.
- Represents the department and the Library on appropriate committees and at external and internal professional meetings, fundraising events, etc.
- Coordinates activities, services, and events with other units and departments within the Library and across the University.
- Coordinates closely with Institutional Advancement for fundraising and grant opportunities.
- Oversees the acquisition of archival and special collections materials.
- Manages and administers the Archives & Special Collections budget.
- Leads and directs the planning and development of the University Archives & Special Collections Department.
- Interacts with donors; applies for and administers grants supporting historical collections and digitization projects.
- Leads and directs department staff, including in the areas of University Archives, Special Collections, University Records Management, Judaica, and Preservation.
- Directs staff who oversee the arrangement and description, cataloging, and provision of access (paper and electronic) to archival, manuscript, and special collections.
- Leads and directs staff who develop strategies for and implement the digitization of selected archival, manuscript, institutional, and special collections.
- Oversees the provision of reference, instructional, and outreach services to the Brandeis and broader research communities.
- Supervises staff teaching in class settings at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Assists in the administration and management of the Brandeis Library.
- Contributes as a senior staff member to Library strategic planning, management, development, and administration.
Benefits
- The salary range for the position is $119k-$128k.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
