Senior Librarian, Archives & Special Collections

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occasional remote work

Job summary

Brandeis University seeks an Associate University Librarian for Archives and Special Collections. This role provides strategic direction and oversees University Archives, Special Collections, Records Management, Judaica, and Preservation.

You will lead a ~7-person team, guide digitization efforts, and collaborate with Advancement for grants. The position is on-campus with occasional remote work, reporting to the University Librarian.

Qualifications

• Terminal professional degree in library or archival studies is required.
• Over 8 years of total work experience, including 3–5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Significant experience in a research library, including strategic planning and budgeting.
• Experience in collection development and fund management.
• Primary on-site role with strong collaboration and fundraising experience.
• Experience leveraging consortium partnerships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital and physical resource management trends.
• Ability to lead organizational change and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for Archives & Special Collections.
• Oversee policy development for operations and rights management.
• Represent the department on committees and at events.
• Coordinate activities with Library units and the University.
• Partner with Institutional Advancement for fundraising and grants.
• Oversee acquisition of archival materials and department budget.
• Direct staff in University Archives, Special Collections, Records Management, Judaica, and Preservation.
• Oversee reference, instruction, and outreach services.
• Contribute to Library strategic planning and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Budget management

Fundraising

Grant writing

Communication

Collaboration

Donor relations

Education

Master's in library/information science

Tools

Content management systems

Digitization tools

Web archiving

Job description

Brandeis University seeks an Associate University Librarian for Archives and Special Collections. This role provides strategic direction and oversees University Archives, Special Collections, Records Management, Judaica, and Preservation.

You will lead a ~7-person team, guide digitization efforts, and collaborate with Advancement for grants. The position is on-campus with occasional remote work, reporting to the University Librarian.