Beinecke Rare Book &
Manuscript Library, Yale University, New Haven, CT Requisition: 39852BR www.yale.edu/jobs
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New
Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New
Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that
include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater,
state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art,
Drama, and Music. Position Focus: Reporting to the Head of Technical Services,
the Head of Printed Acquisitions establishes the vision, sets priorities, and
leads curatorial support work for Beinecke’s robust acquisition program for
published materials. The Head manages the Printed Acquisition Unit that
consists a staff of approximately nine clerical and technical staff and
students. The Unit works closely with seven curators and is responsible for: pre-order
searching, verifying gifts and purchases, creating accession records,
maintaining databases, processing physical items, providing access to newly
acquired materials, and dispersing materials beyond the scope of the
collections. The Head collaborates with Beinecke colleagues to establish access
to published materials that range from incunabula to contemporary publications
and include books and periodicals, maps, CD’s, DVD’s, music, prints, games, and
realia. The ideal candidate is
open-minded yet decisive, transparent yet diplomatic, flexible yet driven,
willing to rethink and remake practices and policies yet determined to uphold
the integrity of the library’s purposes, achievements, and values. The Head
participates in the Technical Services Management Group to jointly develop
strategies, policies, and procedures for the whole of Beinecke’s technical
services operations. The Head manages projects and participates in University
Library committees and task forces, especially as these relate to the needs of
special collections at Yale. The Head participates in regional, national and
international professional activities both to contribute to the profession as a
whole and to grow individually as a professional librarian. The Head creates
and implements policies and procedures; manages, trains, and directly
supervises Unit staff; manages process and workflow change, fosters a team
approach to the work, collaborates extensively with curators, catalogers, and
other staff, and establishes and maintains relationships with publishers and
vendors. The Head works with IT staff to maintain and develop systems to
support the Unit’s work and make printed materials discoverable and usable by
researchers. The Beinecke Library Rare Book and Manuscript Library is Yale University’s
principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books.
One of the preeminent rare book and manuscript libraries in North America, the
Beinecke Library’s collections are internationally known and heavily used by
Yale faculty and students as well as scholars from around the world. Its
current renovation of public and teaching spaces derives from that commitment.
For additional information on the Beinecke Library, please visit the Library’s
website at http://beinecke.library.yale.edu. Required Education, Skills and Experience: Master’s
degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree,
and two years of professional experience. Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging using AACR2/RDA,
DCRM, and MARC. Demonstrated knowledge of bibliographic databases and library
management systems. Demonstrated knowledge of American or European history or
literature. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction in a
research library. Demonstrated ability and achievement in managing staff. Demonstrated
ability with integrated library system and electronic resource management. Demonstrated
ability acquiring a variety of library materials in all formats. Demonstrated
excellent oral and written communications and analytical ability. Demonstrated technical aptitude with strong analytical
skills and excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated excellent customer
service skills, flexibility and a strong commitment to innovation, creativity
and excellence. Demonstrated problem solving skills, experience coordinating
projects, and the ability to bring projects to fruition. Demonstrated
experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within
a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment. Aptitude for
managing high-performing staff and the ability to lead within a dynamic
organization. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a
combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking
information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience: Five years of professional experience. Experience cataloging rare or
special collections materials. Strong bibliographic knowledge of ancient or
modern European languages. Experience working in a rare book and special
collections library. Demonstrated knowledge of the antiquarian book trade.The
University and the Library: The Yale University Library, as one of the world's
leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access
to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity.
It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions
of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength
is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and
information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to
electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand
access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings
including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript
Library, the Center for Science and Social Science Information, and the Bass
Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred
who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale
University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
Salary and Benefits: We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards
and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great
workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful
accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best
anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off,
fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits,
extensive recreational facilities, and much more. How to Apply: Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. Applications, consisting of a
cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three
professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs.
The STARS req. ID for this position is 39852BR. Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to,
and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color,
religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin;
nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender
identity or expression
