Head Librarian for User Engagement and Burns Library Public Services, Boston College Libraries
Posted July 16, 2023
Position Description
Boston College Libraries invites applications for the newly envisioned position of Head Librarian for User Engagement and Burns Library Public Services. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Research Services and Educational Initiatives, the Head will be responsible for the coordination and management of the full range of the Libraries’ user engagement and public outreach initiatives, including exhibits, events, and social media, with a particular focus on the promotion of the Libraries’ distinctive special collections and archives held in John J. Burns Library.
The Head provides overall leadership and management of Burns Library instructional outreach programming to students and faculty across the disciplines. They will have demonstrated abilities to bring innovative and engaging pedagogical approaches to the interpretation of primary source materials and the definition and assessment of learning outcomes. Additionally, they will oversee staff who manage the reading room, virtual reference, and other research support services in John J. Burns Library. They will ensure that these programs and services are of consistently high quality and contribute to the education and enrichment of the Boston College community and the public at large.
Ideally qualified candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience working in a research library, archives, or museum in progressively responsible roles that include management of exhibits, outreach, instruction, and/or reference services and at least two years of staff supervision. They should also have a demonstrated knowledge of the research, educational, and enrichment value of rare books, manuscripts, and archives. Knowledge of pedagogical theories and techniques and experience with their application and evaluation is highly desirable, as is experience creating interpretive exhibits.
Requirements
A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent is required. An advanced degree in a subject area relevant to Burns Library collecting areas is strongly preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $82,900 to $103,600; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
About Boston College
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Application Process
For information about the Boston College Libraries and the application process for this position, please visit: http://libguides.bc.edu/employment. As part of their online application, applicants should submit a current resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter, and list of references. References will not be contacted without prior permission.
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
Boston College Libraries operate in accordance with our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion values statement (library.bc.edu/edi), which is central to our mission. We acknowledge historical, structural, and systemic injustices and are actively working to build a culture that recognizes, values, and empowers all people and provides space for discourse and growth. We expect applicants for this position to demonstrate a commitment to sustaining a respectful, accountable, and intentionally inclusive culture.
Boston College’s Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.