Senior Associate Librarian, Archives & Special Collections

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Waltham (MA)

Hybrid

USD 119,000 - 128,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Brandeis University is seeking an Associate University Librarian for Archives and Special Collections in Waltham. You will provide strategic direction, oversee acquisitions and budgets, and lead a team of approximately six staff across key archival and preservation domains.

The role includes collaboration with Institutional Advancement for fundraising and grants, and active participation in library-wide planning.

Qualifications

MLS/Master's degree in library or archival studies or equivalent.
8+ years of total work experience with 3–5 years of supervisory work.
Experience in a research library with budgeting and strategic planning.
Experience in collection development and fund management.
On-site position with occasional remote work.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for Archives and Special Collections.
Develop policies for operations, rights, and permissions; engage with committees.
Oversee acquisitions, budgeting, and grants; coordinate with Institutional Advancement.
Direct staff across University Archives, Special Collections, Records Management, Judaica, and Preservation.
Oversee description, cataloging, access, and digitization initiatives; support reference and outreach.