Art Librarian Iii

LIBRARIAN, ART & ARCHITECTURE LIBRARY Yale University Library Minimum rank: Librarian III

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and research at the University, has more than 10.5 million volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and 16 school and department libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of colleagues, faculty and students in a variety of contexts conducive to staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of the main library building, the complete retrospective conversion of the Library's catalog, and various automation initiatives. The Art & Architecture Library serves several distinguished programs, including the Schools of Architecture, Art and Drama; the Department of the History of Art; the Yale Center for British Art; the Yale University Art Gallery; and the entire Yale and New Haven community. A new Arts Library is presently under design as part of a master plan for the arts area, and will be related to a new Digital Imaging Center, one core program of which will be the creation of an image database serving the arts area and the campus community. The Art & Architecture Library incorporates the Slides and Photographs Collection of 315,000 study slides and 183,000 study photographs. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, the Librarian, Art & Architecture Library, is responsible for the overall administration, organization, and development of Yale's Art & Architecture Library, including the Slides and Photographs Collection. The Librarian manages all aspects of library service, collection development, budget administration, personnel management and facilities planned for the Art & Architecture Library, and oversees some aspects of planning for the Art & Architecture Library, and oversees some aspects of technical processing. The Librarian directs a staff of two other professional librarians, six support staff, and a number of student assistants. Working with faculty, students, senior library administrators, and library staff, the Librarian will evaluate the services, policies, collections, electronic resources, and facilities of the Art & Architecture Library and establish and implement plans for its continued growth and development. The Librarian will also coordinate the programs and collections of the Art & Architecture Library with those at the other libraries on campus. The Librarian serves as a member of the group of senior department heads who work as a management team with the University Librarian to set library-wide policies and engage in long-term planning. The Librarian advises the Chair of the Department of the History of Art, Dean of the School of Art, and Dean of the School of Architecture on library matters and is responsible for building strong partnerships with faculty and students, curators and bibliographers, the heads of other University Library departments, and prospective donors. The Librarian is expected to be active nationally in professional organizations. QUALIFICATIONS M.L.S. degree from an ALA-accredited library school or an equivalent degree. Strong background in Art History, Art, or Architecture, with preference given to candidates with relevant graduate degrees. Five or more years of professional experience, with demonstrated administrative experience and achievement in an academic or research library. Strong commitment to collection building and to active, innovative public service programs, including providing access to information in electronic form. Ability to read at least one foreign language. Effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and

administrators in a complex and changing environment. Experience with space planning and fundraising highly desirable.