Original Posting Date 15-Sep-2016
Supervisory Organization Beinecke Library – Technical Services
STARS Requisition number 39852BR
University Job Title Acquisitions Librarian
Posting Position Title Head of Printed Acquisitions
Bargaining Unit None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type Full time
Duration Type Regular
Compensation Grade Library
Compensation Grade Profile Librarian (00)
Work Location University Library System
Worksite Address 344 Winchester Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5
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.
Essential Duties
1. Under the general direction of the Department Head, manages all aspects of acquiring library materials in all formats.
2. Provides leadership and vision for the unit.
3. Sets policies, procedures, and priorities for the unit.
4. Leads multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
5. Manages staff including training, setting priorities, and staff development.
6. Tracks funds spent on acquiring library materials in all formats.
7. Collaborates with other librarians and libraries at Yale.
8. Promotes the use of current and emerging technologies.
9. Works independently with varied user groups in a complex organization, and functions collaboratively in a team environment.
10. Serves on Library and University committees.
11. Participates in professional activities outside of Yale and monitors developments and best practices elsewhere to encourage innovation and ensure the excellence of the Library.
Required Education and Experience
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 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.
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
Required Skill/Ability 1: Two years of professional experience.
Required Skill/Ability 2: Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging using AACR2/RDA, DCRM, and MARC.
Required Skill/Ability 3: Demonstrated knowledge of bibliographic databases and library management systems.
Required Skill/Ability 4: Demonstrated knowledge of American or European history or literature.
Required Skill/Ability 5: Aptitude for managing high-performing staff and the ability to lead within a complex and dynamic organization.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: 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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; ability to squat and bend repetitiously; ability to push a heavily-loaded book truck, lift small boxes; ability to climb stairs and step ladders.
Drug Screen No
Health Screening No
Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Click here for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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