Lead Research Librarian — Special Collections

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center is seeking a Research Librarian to lead Beinecke Library’s reference program in New Haven. This role includes managing in-person and remote reference services, training staff, and enhancing user experience for the library's special collections.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school and excellent communication skills, contributing significantly to the research support at Yale.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support to academic departments, schools, and research centers.
• Create online guides and research support tools.
• Develop library collections in various formats.
• Participate in library planning and professional organizations.

Skills

Reference services in special collections

Interpreting bibliographic records

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school

Tools

Aeon special collections circulation system

Job description

Yale Cancer Center is seeking a Research Librarian to lead Beinecke Library’s reference program in New Haven. This role includes managing in-person and remote reference services, training staff, and enhancing user experience for the library's special collections.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school and excellent communication skills, contributing significantly to the research support at Yale.