Head Librarian, Educational Resource Center, Boston College Libraries (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Posted July 27, 2026
Job Description:
Boston College Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professional to serve as Head Librarian of the Educational Resource Center (ERC). Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Access, Administration, and Staff Development, the Head Librarian provides leadership for the ERC, overseeing its staff, operations, collections, services, and facilities while serving as the primary library liaison to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD).
The Head Librarian plays a key role in supporting teaching, learning, and research across the LSEHD by providing advanced research assistance, library instruction, collection development, and faculty outreach. The position also contributes to strategic library initiatives and represents the interests of the ERC within the broader Boston College Libraries organization.
About the Educational Resource Center:
The Educational Resource Center serves the specialized teaching, learning, and research needs of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, supporting undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The ERC maintains extensive collections, educational resources, and specialized assessment materials while serving the broader Boston College community.
Position Duties:
- Provide vision, leadership, and management for all ERC operations, services, collections, and facilities
- Supervise and mentor the ERC team
- Manage library operations budgets, student employment budgets, and collection funds
- Lead collection development for educational research resources, including print and electronic monographs, and journals
- Provide research consultations, reference services, and instructional programs that support student and faculty research in education and related fields
- Promote awareness and use of library collections and services through outreach, communication, and engagement activities
- Participate in library-wide strategic planning, committees, task forces, and professional organizations
Qualifications:
- Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) degree from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in Education with significant library experience
- Minimum of five years of post-master’s professional experience in education, librarianship, or a closely related academic setting
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, including staff management and budget oversight
- Knowledge of educational research methodologies, trends, instructional practices, and information resources
- Experience providing research assistance, information literacy instruction, and faculty support
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as an education liaison librarian, reference librarian, instructional librarian, or curriculum materials specialist
- Three or more years of management experience in an academic or educational environment
- Experience working with teacher education programs, curriculum collections, or educational assessment resources
Hours & Compensation:
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $95,100 to $118,900; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Work Schedule:
Occasional evening and weekend attendance may be required for library events, programs, or operational needs. Schedule flexibility is necessary to support service and staffing requirements
How To Apply:
To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.