[LIBJOBS] Associate University Librarian for Special Collections/Deputy Burns Librarians, Boston, MA USA

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

USA

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description
	Job Title: Associate University Librarian for Special Collections/Deputy Burns Librarian Job ID: 9228 Location: BC Main Campus
	Full/Part Time:
				Full-Time
	Boston College Introduction Boston College is a leading national Jesuit, Catholic university, enrolling 14,700 students, 9,000 full-time undergraduates and 4,900 graduate and professional students. Located six miles from downtown Boston, the University has 760 full-time faculty, 2,500 employees, an operating budget of $808 million, and an endowment of $1.6 billion. Job Description Boston College Libraries seek an innovative, experienced, and energetic Associate University Librarian for Special Collections/Deputy Burns Librarian to lead the BC Libraries' efforts to fully integrate the treasures of the John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections into the research, teaching, and learning environments of the campus and beyond.  The ideal candidate will recognize and appreciate the sense of wonder that special collections materials can instill in students and faculty alike, and is driven to ensure these materials are discoverable, accessible and effectively used in academic endeavors.  The Burns Library holds world-class print collections in areas related to Jesuitica, Irish Studies, and British Catholic Authors, as well as significant archives and manuscript collections. The AUL for Special Collections will have a unique opportunity to provide leadership in developing programs and services that emphasize discovery, accessibility, and transformation of special collections, while continuing Boston College's commitment to building distinctive and enduring collections in identified and emerging areas. The Libraries are committed to exploring a curator model for supporting special collections.  The AUL should have an understanding of and commitment to the curator model, some experience with digitizing special collections, strong managerial skills, and be comfortable in a highly collaborative campus environment. The successful candidate will serve on the University Librarian's Advisory Council (ULAC) and participate in all strategic planning and priority-setting activities.  The AUL will take the lead in all areas of special collections operations and digitization, and will collaborate with the Burns Librarian to ensure sound and fiscally feasible collection decisions.  Moreover, the long-term space plan calls for a renovation of the Burns Library and the entire Bapst Building, to create a state of the art special collections facility. The AUL will have an opportunity to help envision and implement the renovation. Requirements Master's degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program (or equivalent. Relevant subject master's degree, with Ph.D. preferred Minimum ten years successful experience in Special Collections/Archives in a large academic or research library as well as direct experience managing staff. Closing Statement Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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Manager, Business and Administrative Services

Boston College

University Libraries

O'Neill 409

 

goodem@bc.edu

617-552-0160 (office)

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