Head Librarian, Educational Resource Center

Boston College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k/403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Pay

Job summary

Boston College Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professional to serve as Head Librarian of the Educational Resource Center (ERC). Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, the Head Librarian provides leadership for ERC staff, operations, and facilities while serving as the primary liaison to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD).

The position supports teaching, learning, and research across the LSEHD by delivering advanced research

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited school or advanced degree with library experience
• Minimum five years of post-master’s professional experience in education or librarianship
• Demonstrated leadership with staff management and budget oversight
• Knowledge of educational research methods, instructional practices, and information resources
• Experience providing research assistance, information literacy instruction, and faculty support
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and management for ERC operations, services, collections, and facilities
• Supervise and mentor the ERC team
• Manage ERC budgets, student employment budgets, and collection funds
• Lead collection development for educational resources, including print and electronic monographs and journals
• Provide research consultations, reference services, and instructional programs that support student and faculty research in education and related fields
• Promote awareness and use of library collections and services through outreach, communication, and engagement activities
• Participate in library-wide strategic planning, committees, task forces, and professional organizations

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Research assistance

Instruction programs

Communication

Education

MLS/MLIS or advanced degree in Education

Job description

Boston College Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professional to serve as Head Librarian of the Educational Resource Center (ERC). Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, the Head Librarian provides leadership for ERC staff, operations, and facilities while serving as the primary liaison to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD).

The position supports teaching, learning, and research across the LSEHD by delivering advanced research