Head of Special Collections and University Librarian

7 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Director of The Bancroft Library and Associate University Librarian for Special Collections.

Role Summary

This is a non-senate academic appointment that requires a strong academic background and leadership experience in managing special collections. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to all of the University Library's special collections units, working closely with other library leaders to set strategic directions and policies for the entire library.

About the Role

The Director will lead Bancroft, serving as its public leader, sharing its story, stewarding philanthropic support, and working closely with library staff at all levels to foster a culture of collegiality, collaboration, and shared goals. As AUL, they will serve as a strategic academic leader across all library special collections, working closely with other library leadership to identify opportunities for innovations, efficiencies, shared services, and renewed partnership.

The Director will be responsible for leading Bancroft consistent with the Library's core principles and values, promoting a user-centered approach to the acquisition, processing, and accessibility of special collections in analog and digital formats. They will advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – both within The Bancroft Library and, through its user services, beyond.

The estimated salary for this position is around $180,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. This figure takes into account the location, job requirements, and industry standards.

About The Bancroft Library

The Bancroft Library is the largest of the University Library's special collections. It welcomes patrons from Berkeley and the world, serving as one of the most heavily used academic rare book and special collections libraries in the country. Bancroft staff annually teach sessions and full courses for 3,000 plus students, support about 5,000 patrons in its reading rooms, and tens of thousands of visitors online.

About the University Library

The University Library comprises 24 campus libraries, general and subject libraries, with shared service units that support business functions, such as finance, development, digitization, and communications. The University Library has a collection of over 13 million circulating volumes, including almost 1.5 million ebooks, and subscriptions to over 130,000 journals and periodicals.

What We Offer
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A comprehensive benefits package


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