Institute Librarian

Position Summary

The Institute Librarian is the Institutes senior library professional with oversight for all library matters including strategic planning delivery of services use of library facilities development of digital and print collections staffing budgeting and compliance. The Institute Librarian also convenes and administers the Faculty library committees and serves as the Institutes primary liaison to the Princeton University Library and other external addition the Institute Librarian oversees the Shelby White and Leon Levy Archives an integral and unique component of the Institutes collection of scholarly resources.

Essential Job Duties

Strategic Leadership (60%)

Develop a strategic vision to ensure that in a rapidly evolving information environment the libraries archives and staff continue to deliver services appropriate to the Institutes mission of advanced research and discovery.

Work closely with Institute leadership Faculty and Members to prioritize library and archives services and the strategic allocation of resources.

Lead manage and recruit staff to further the strategic and operational goals of the libraries and the archives.

Oversee the continuing evolution of the Institutes collection development policies.

Cultivate relationships with internal and external partners that will advance the Institutes goals and mission.

Oversight and Management (30%)

Advance the Institutes research mission by planning developing and delivering high-quality accessible library and archives services.

Manage the operations of the libraries and archives with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of the Institutes scholars through exceptional service delivery and a commitment to innovation and the adoption of best practices.

Develop and administer the annual budgets for the libraries and archives.

Manage the Institutes collections in accordance with collection development policies.

Collaborate with Faculty committees to develop agenda and priorities for consideration.

Leverage technology to create deeper cohesion among academic resources and to support new and diverse research methodologies and interests among the Institute scholars.

All other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and/or the Director (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS).

Five years of related experience in library and information sciences as well as academic administration.

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and the ability to evaluate emerging trends and technologies related to libraries and archives.

Demonstrated success in recruiting leading and managing library staff and in building cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated success in building inter-institutional partnerships and collaborations.

Demonstrated success in academic institutions requiring change management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Librarian (3)

Library Assistant (2)

Archivist

Bibliographic Specialist

Interlibrary Loan Specialist

Working Conditions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.

Public-facing position with frequent interaction with staff faculty and scholars.

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $240000 to $270000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; tuition assistance; retirement plans; and an employee assistance program.

For consideration please provide a cover letter with your resume.

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.