Head Librarian
Yeshiva University - New York City, NY
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Position Summary:The Head Librarian is responsible for supporting the educational enterprise of the University by envisioning and overseeing a broad range of mission-driven and operational areas, including research services, instruction, access services, course reserves, and interlibrary loan. Developing and maintain collections in all fields excluding Jewish Studies, the Head Librarian supervises professional and support staff members who also maintain collections and provide services. The Head Librarian ensures effective outreach to students, faculty and scholars.The Head Librarian works under the guidance of the Director of University Libraries and supervises unionized professional librarians, supervisory professional librarians and unionized support staff. In addition, this position will manage a discretionary materials budget of $40,000.Position Responsibilities: Accelerate the growth of programs in support of student success, such as research services, instruction, access services, course reserves, and interlibrary loanDevelop the Pollack Library's print, electronic and media collections by implementing data-driven decisions, responding to recommendations from faculty, students and others, and by selecting materials and supervising the selection of materials by librarians in support of curricula and researchDevelop, build and promote a progression of instructional models to cultivate information fluency in accordance with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher EducationMaintain the collections through binding or rebinding of print materials and deselection of material in print or electronic formatSupervise and motivate professional and support staff to perform assigned functions at a high levelEstablish work schedulesOversee all aspects of circulation policies and proceduresManage the Pollack Library's budget by approving purchases and transmitting invoices for payment in a timely fashionProvide research services as needed and one evening per week by answering research questions from library users or direction questions to other librariansTroubleshoot remote access problemsCollaborate with colleagues in the planning process for the University Libraries by attending meeting, collaborating on projects and developing library policiesFollow developments in the profession and apply them as appropriateParticipate in professional activities by means of publications, presentations at meetings and conferences and service in professional organizationsExperience & Education Background:ALA-accredited master's degree in library scienceMinimum of three years of experience, with increasing managerial responsibilitiesSecond advanced degree preferredSkills & Competencies:Forward-thinking and user-centered orientation. Inclination toward innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to library serviceDemonstrated oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills for high-level contact with students and facultyProficiency with computer and Web applications for librariesSalary Range:$85,000 - $87,000About Us:Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
Created: 2024-09-23