Library & Archive Manager (m/w/d)

The American Academy in Berlin; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Home office flexibility

Employee benefits such as canteen and sports membership

Good public transportation access

Zusammenfassung

A cultural institution in Berlin is seeking a Library & Archive Manager (m/w/d) to manage document acquisition, oversee library development, and provide research services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in library science and relevant experience in academic settings. Excellent German and English communication skills are essential. The role offers flexible working hours and a dynamic environment with various employee benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an academic environment.
• Very good German and English language skills in writing and speaking.
• Good knowledge of the Berlin library and archive landscape is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead the library and archive, including document acquisition and lending.
• Develop and maintain the in-house library, including cataloging.
• Provide scientific research and information services for fellows.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Intercultural competence

Research techniques

Project management

Digital affinity

Library systems knowledge

Ausbildung

University degree in library and information science or related fields

Tools

Library systems (preferably Koha)

Cataloging standards (PICA, MARC)

Jobbeschreibung

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The American Academy in Berlin provides a pay range for this position. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Job Description

The American Academy in Berlin is seeking a Library & Archive Manager (m/w/d) to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the library and archive, including document acquisition, lending, and networking with external libraries and archives.

Responsibilities:

• Organization of document acquisition, lending, and networking with external libraries and archives
• Leadership and development of the in-house library, including cataloging, collection development, inventory, and weeding
• Maintenance of the in-house archive (program, photo, and cultural archive)
• Scientific research and information services for fellows and internal users
• Budget responsibility and optimization of internal processes and interfaces
• Personnel management and capacity planning for a part-time student employee
• Collaboration on department-related projects

Requirements:

• University degree in library and information science, information management, library science, cultural or media management with in-depth interdisciplinary knowledge and a strong affinity for humanities and social sciences
• Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an academic environment
• Proficiency in research techniques, scientific methods, and project management
• Excellent communication skills, intercultural competence, and quick comprehension
• Very good German and English language skills in writing and speaking
• High digital affinity for the development of standards, processes, and tools
• Very good knowledge of library systems (preferably Koha), cataloging standards (PICA, MARC), and the Library of Congress system
• Good knowledge of the Berlin library and archive landscape is an advantage
• Driver's license is an advantage

Why us?

• An interesting and varied job in a successful and dynamic institution with over 25 years of experience
• An attractive international and interdisciplinary environment at the interface between politics, culture, economy, and public, with high-profile guests
• A motivated and active team
• Home office and flexible working hours, taking into account the core working hours from 10 am to 4 pm
• A wide range of employee benefits, from the in-house canteen with healthy and balanced food to a subsidy for the job ticket or the Urban Sports membership
• Very good public transportation connections and free parking on the premises
• The opportunity to participate in our events with a wide range of current topics

The position is initially limited to two years. We are always interested in an unlimited follow-up contract.