Museum Library Manager
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Museum Library Manager to lead our team at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL. This is a unique opportunity to work with a world-renowned institution and contribute to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge.
Job SummaryThe successful candidate will oversee the Marie Louise Rosenthal Library, managing all aspects of care and management for the library, including archives, photo archives, and rare book and general libraries. The individual will also support researchers in natural and cultural history.
Key Responsibilities- Direct the strategic planning and prioritization of projects, including periodic evaluations and assessments, for the Marie Louise Rosenthal Library.
- Provide leadership for developing initiatives related to the Library, ensuring that all holdings are discoverable, accessible, and effectively used in Museum-wide endeavors, research, programming, exhibition, and education initiatives.
- Oversee, coordinate, and carry out a variety of care duties for the Library, including several satellite libraries throughout the building, ensuring that best practices are followed for materials care and preservation.
- Budget planning, monitoring, and reporting for the Library.
- Graduation from an accredited American Library Association program with a Master's degree in Library Science.
- At least five years of progressively responsible professional library experience including three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a natural history and/or research library.
The salary for this position is approximately $85,000 per year, plus benefits.
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Museum Library Leadership Position
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Head of Museum Libraries and Archives
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Chicago, Illinois, United States Field Museum Full timeAbout the Role:We are seeking a forward-thinking leader to oversee the Field Museum's Marie Louise Rosenthal Library, Archives, Photo Archives, and Rare Book and General Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the library's strategic direction, fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders, and navigating partnerships with...
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Library Director
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Curator of Museum Archives
1 week ago
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Library Director
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Strategic Finance Director at the Field Museum
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Public Library Operations Manager
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Chicago, Illinois, United States Field Museum Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Director of Individual Giving to lead our individual annual giving programs, including unrestricted giving, Trustees' Annual Fund, and fundraising activities of auxiliary groups.About the RoleThe successful candidate will oversee a team of five, implementing strategies to achieve our $3.01 million annual...
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Chicago, Illinois, United States Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District Full timeAbout the Position:This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Library at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, a world-renowned institution dedicated to understanding and preserving the natural environment and human history. As Curatorial Librarian for Natural History Collections, you will oversee the strategic planning and prioritization of...
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Librarian for Natural History and Culture
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Director of Collections and Research
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Facilities Operations Manager
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Development Manager, Individual Giving
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Facilities Operations Manager
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Audio-Visual Systems Manager
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University Library IT Associate
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Facilities Management Professional
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Library Technical Specialist
1 day ago
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Membership Programs Coordinator
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Executive Support Specialist
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