Librarian & Executive Director Of The Lewis Walpole Library

Yale University

Farmington, Connecticut, USA
Base: $120,000-$160,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Stewardship of rare and fragile material
Exceptional judgment in managing risk
Coordinating projects to fruition
** Yale University is seeking a Librarian & Executive Director for the Lewis Walpole Library in Farmington, Connecticut. The role involves leading the library's vision, overseeing its operations, and enhancing research on eighteenth-century Britain while fostering collaboration within Yale and the broader scholarly community. **

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director is responsible for establishing a vision and setting priorities for the Lewis Walpole Library that will enhance research and scholarship about the eighteenth-century British world.
  • The Executive Director oversees all aspects of the Library, including public services, collection development, digital collections, technical services, personnel management, facilities management, and budgeting.
  • The Executive Director develops and maintains strong ties with various Yale departments, the Farmington community, and international scholarly communities focused on eighteenth-century studies.

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** Yale University is seeking a Librarian & Executive Director for the Lewis Walpole Library in Farmington, Connecticut. The role involves leading the library's vision, overseeing its operations, and enhancing research on eighteenth-century Britain while fostering collaboration within Yale and the broader scholarly community. **

Salary

Base: $120,000-$160,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Stewardship of rare and fragile material
  • Exceptional judgment in managing risk
  • Coordinating projects to fruition
  • Analytical and communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills and intellectual rigor

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of current trends in scholarship
  • Experience managing historic properties
  • Enthusiasm and positive outlook
  • Flexibility and continuous learning

Key Requirements

  • Master's or PhD in related field
  • 8+ years of progressively responsible experience
  • Strong leadership and managerial experience
  • ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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