Associate University Librarian, Archives and Special Collections

Brandeis University is looking for an Associate University Librarian, Archives and Special Collections. Reporting to the University Librarian, this position provides strategic direction, development, and executing vision for the University Archives & Special Collections Department. Responsible for the development, administration, operations, and coordination of the areas of University Archives, Special Collections, University Records Management, and Preservation. Directs approx. 7 staff responsible for engaging with the campus and larger scholarly communities to advance the academic and institutional mission of the university. Supervises staff teaching in class settings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Works closely with institutional advancement to cultivate donors and apply for grants. Contributes as a member of the senior administrative team toward library-wide planning and the shaping of strategic directions for the Library.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction, development, and executing vision for the University Archives & Special Collections Department; Oversees the development, administration, operations, and coordination of University Archives, Special Collections, University Records Management, and Preservation; Directs approximately 7 staff; Supervises staff teaching in class settings at the undergraduate and graduate levels; Works closely with institutional advancement to cultivate donors and apply for grants; Contributes to library-wide planning and strategic directions; Oversees acquisition of archival and special collections materials; Manages and administers the Archives & Special Collections budget; Oversees the development of policies for the department’s operations and services, including rights and permissions; Leads and directs department staff in University Archives, Special Collections, University Records Management, Judaica, and Preservation; Oversees provision of reference, instructional, and outreach services

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; 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 have

Creative integration of automated and manual technical services processes preferred