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Creates original and enhances MARC 21 catalog records for rare books, including detailed copy-specific notes, in accordance with RDA, DCRM(B)/DCRMR, and local practice. * Assigns authorized subject ...

Support accurate description of monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and related formats Digitization & Ingestion Support * Support the ingestion and digitization of ...

With approximately 300,000 rare books and many manuscript and archival collections, the holdings in the Department of Special Collections include internationally prominent collections in literature ...

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Infographic showing various Rare Books job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,367 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Librarian Executive Director at Confidential Windsor, CT

Windsor, CT • On-site

Downtown Boulder Partnership
11 - 50 employees

Other

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Librarian Executive Director About the Company

Esteemed medical library

Industry

Libraries

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1875

Employees

11-50

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Librarian Executive Director to lead its transition into a 21st-century global resource. The successful candidate will work closely with the organization's leadership to define and realize a new future, ensuring that practicing healthcare professionals have access to library resources and services. This role involves managing the budget, monitoring expenditures, and exploring new funding sources, including grants.

The Executive Director will also be responsible for collection management, including the preservation of rare books and special collections, and overseeing the digitization and online presence of the library. Marketing the organization's brand and services, as well as cultivating collaborations with the scholarly community, are also key aspects of the position.

Applicants must have at least 5 years' of administrative and supervisory library experience, with a strong background in digital technologies and a good understanding of institutional library environments. Experience with rare books and manuscripts collections is essential, and knowledge of medical libraries or medical history is highly desirable.

The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in leadership, project management, and the ability to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate will have an American Library Association accredited master's degree and a collaborative, responsive management style that fosters trust and effective working relationships.

Hiring Manager Title

President

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions
  • CEO/President
  • Non-Profit Management
  • Operations
  • General Management
  • Strategy
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