Librarian and Archivist

Bard College • Barrytown, NY

268d • $61,000 - $65,000

About The Position

For Simon's Rock at Bard College, we seek a Librarian and Archivist who will report to the Dean of Studies, provide access to library services and insight in developing and delivering equitable and inclusive library spaces, services, collections, and instruction. The role is a key player in all aspects of library policy and operations and promotes collaboration between the library and other units within the Early College, Academy, and other Bard Libraries. The role will also oversee the Simon's Rock Archives. The Librarian and Archivist will also support information literacy and library instruction. This position is a full-time position with benefits, on-site five days per week at the Massena campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.

Requirements

• Master's degree in relevant field
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional library experience
• Knowledge of academic library best practices

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Library/Information Science
• Experience with teaching and instructional technology
• Experience with budget and supervisory management
• Experience with an Early College program
• Experience with an independent school and/or liberal arts college

Responsibilities

• Oversee the library spaces to ensure safety, comfort, and access for patrons
• Supervise part-time library employees, both adult employees and students, scheduling and maintaining coverage for all hours the library spaces are open for access
• Develop and implement library policies appropriate to College and Academy student populations and Simon's Rock employees
• Assess library service philosophy and effectiveness
• Design and implement a supportive learning environment in the library spaces
• Design and provide library instruction in support of the curriculum, including teaching information literacy sessions requested by faculty
• Coordinate events in the library spaces that support the Simon's Rock community, including hosting some library events
• Coordinate with the Bard College Dean and Director of Libraries regarding collections, acquisitions, cataloging, and electronic resources and systems
• Oversee the Simon's Rock Archives, including processing new materials and managing projects related to existing collections
• Responding to inquiries and research requests regarding the Simon's Rock Archives, both internal and external
• Support exhibitions and visual displays on Simon's Rock history, drawing from the Simon's Rock Archives
• Perform Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree