Assistant Director, Bibliographic Description Unit Lead
8 hours ago
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Director to lead the Bibliographic Description Unit at Yale University Library. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and vision for the unit, managing all aspects of cataloging library materials in various formats.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage a team of cataloging librarians, providing guidance and support to ensure the discovery and sustainable stewardship of special collections bibliographic materials.
- Develop and implement strategies and policies to ensure the effective management of bibliographic description and stewardship interventions for single item and small collections in all formats.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director to evaluate and develop workflows and procedures, establish metrics, and contribute to reporting.
- Participate in unit and departmental planning, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture and playing an important role in team building.
- Recruit, manage, train, develop, and directly supervise unit staff, identifying and engaging in collaborative opportunities and building partnerships within the department, across the Library and profession.
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and participate in regional, national, and international professional activities to contribute to the profession and grow individually as a professional librarian.
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree.
- 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 cataloging 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.
- Experience cataloging rare or special collections materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of American or European history or literature.
- Strong bibliographic knowledge of ancient or modern European languages.
- Familiarity with linked data concepts and/or applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of search and discovery, user experience, and/or assessment for special collections.
Yale University Library is committed to advancing its goals for equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We invite applications from candidates whose philosophies align with these commitments and who have demonstrated success with supporting diversity and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching.
The position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 3 to 4 based on a combination of professional experience and qualifications. Librarian ranking information can be found here: https://www.library.yale.edu/about/rank-and-compensation
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New Haven, Connecticut, United States Yale University Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Director to lead the Bibliographic Description Unit at Yale University Library. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and leadership for the unit, overseeing the cataloging and metadata services for special collections materials.The Assistant Director will work closely with...
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New Haven, Connecticut, United States Yale University Full timeJob Title: Assistant Director, Bibliographic Description UnitYale University Library is seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Director to join our team in the Bibliographic Description Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of cataloging library materials in all formats, providing leadership and vision for the...
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New Haven, Connecticut, United States Yale University Full timeJob Title: Assistant Director, Bibliographic Description UnitYale University Library is seeking an experienced librarian to serve as Assistant Director, Bibliographic Description Unit. The successful candidate will provide leadership and vision for the unit, managing all aspects of cataloging library materials in all formats.Key Responsibilities:Lead the...
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