Senior Academic Librarian & Archives Lead

Diversity Jobsite; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel Allowance

39 days annual leave

An attractive pension scheme

Free lunch when on duty

Free parking

Job summary

Wolfson College in Oxford is seeking an experienced academic librarian to lead and develop its Library services, strengthening its role in the College’s scholarly and cultural life. The Librarian will oversee collections, online resources and study spaces, and will work with staff across disciplines to meet the evolving needs of students, Fellows and researchers.

The role includes senior management of the College Archives and coordinating with the Archivist and College Secretary, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Qualified librarian status or equivalent experience in academic libraries.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience delivering high-quality library services.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of Library services.
• Oversee College Archives and line-manage Arts Manager.
• Collaborate with Fellows, researchers and colleagues across disciplines.
• Plan and manage budgets and resources to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Library management

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified librarian or equivalent experience

Job description

Wolfson College in Oxford is seeking an experienced academic librarian to lead and develop its Library services, strengthening its role in the College’s scholarly and cultural life. The Librarian will oversee collections, online resources and study spaces, and will work with staff across disciplines to meet the evolving needs of students, Fellows and researchers.

The role includes senior management of the College Archives and coordinating with the Archivist and College Secretary, with a focus on