Librarian & Executive Director Of The Lewis Walpole Library

Yale University

Farmington, Connecticut, US
Budgeted: $120,000-$160,000; salary range: $68,000...
On-site
Vision setting for research center
Oversight of library operations
Staff and budget management
Yale University is seeking an Executive Director for the Lewis Walpole Library, responsible for leading research and scholarship related to eighteenth-century Britain. The role involves overseeing library operations, managing a team, and establishing partnerships while promoting diversity and inclusion in academic programs

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 the Yale Center for British Art, Yale University Art Gallery, faculty at Yale University, the Farmington community, and international scholarly communities focused on eighteenth-century studies.

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Yale University is seeking an Executive Director for the Lewis Walpole Library, responsible for leading research and scholarship related to eighteenth-century Britain. The role involves overseeing library operations, managing a team, and establishing partnerships while promoting diversity and inclusion in academic programs.

Salary

Budgeted: $120,000-$160,000; Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $145,250.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vision setting for research center
  • Oversight of library operations
  • Staff and budget management
  • Collection development and stewardship
  • Outreach and academic programming
  • Collaboration with academic and community partners
  • Stewardship of rare research material

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiasm and positive outlook
  • Intellectual rigor and flexibility
  • Experience managing historic properties
  • Understanding of current scholarship trends

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Library or Information Science or related field
  • Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a research library
  • Strong leadership and managerial experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of special collections librarianship
  • Valid driver's license

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