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 ...
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 ...
Norton Art Gallery displays paintings, sculpture and rare books.
Norton Art Gallery displays paintings, sculpture and rare books.
Prepares, examines, treats, and documents the museum's manuscripts, rare books, and works of art on paper collections for exhibition, loan, and acquisition. * Conducts condition surveys of the ...
Prepares, examines, treats, and documents the museum's manuscripts, rare books, and works of art on paper collections for exhibition, loan, and acquisition. * Conducts condition surveys of the ...
Helmerich Center Travel to Collections Grants
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$500/wk
The center also holds a large Native American collection of manuscripts, photographs, maps, and rare books. Materials housed at the University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library Special Collections on the ...
Helmerich Center Travel to Collections Grants
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$500/wk
The center also holds a large Native American collection of manuscripts, photographs, maps, and rare books. Materials housed at the University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library Special Collections on the ...
$68K - $72K/yr
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 ...
$68K - $72K/yr
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 ...
Helmerich Center Travel to Collections Grants
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$500/wk
The center also holds a large Native American collection of manuscripts, photographs, maps, and rare books. Materials housed at the University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library Special Collections on the ...
Helmerich Center Travel to Collections Grants
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$500/wk
The center also holds a large Native American collection of manuscripts, photographs, maps, and rare books. Materials housed at the University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library Special Collections on the ...
Head Of Special Collections
Madison, WI · On-site
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 ...
Head Of Special Collections
Madison, WI · On-site
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 ...
Digital Collections Librarian
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
Support accurate description of monographs, audiovisual materials, maps, manuscripts, rare books, and related formats Digitization & Ingestion Support * Support the ingestion and digitization of ...
Digital Collections Librarian
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
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 ...
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 ...
Head of Special Collections
Madison, WI · On-site +1
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 ...
Head of Special Collections
Madison, WI · On-site +1
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 ...
Cataloging Librarian
Washington, DC · On-site
This position will focus on the cataloging, metadata creation, and physical processing of unique and rare artists' books within one of the nation's premier art research collections. The position ...
Cataloging Librarian
Washington, DC · On-site
This position will focus on the cataloging, metadata creation, and physical processing of unique and rare artists' books within one of the nation's premier art research collections. The position ...
Cataloging Librarian
Washington, DC · On-site
$72K - $90K/yr
This position will focus on the cataloging, metadata creation, and physical processing of unique and rare artists' books within one of the nation's premier art research collections. The position ...
Cataloging Librarian
Washington, DC · On-site
$72K - $90K/yr
This position will focus on the cataloging, metadata creation, and physical processing of unique and rare artists' books within one of the nation's premier art research collections. The position ...
Head of Special Collections
Madison, WI · On-site
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 ...
Head of Special Collections
Madison, WI · On-site
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 ...
Metadata Specialist II (2 openings)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$66K - $75K/yr
Collections supported may include manuscripts, archives, rare books, maps, prints, photography, image clippings, and/or reference works about art and architecture. Responsibilities * Reporting to the ...
Metadata Specialist II (2 openings)
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$66K - $75K/yr
Collections supported may include manuscripts, archives, rare books, maps, prints, photography, image clippings, and/or reference works about art and architecture. Responsibilities * Reporting to the ...
Archives and Special Collections Public Services Fellow
Amherst, MA · On-site
$20.87 - $22/hr
... rare books, archival, and manuscript collections • Work with student assistants and staff to locate, retrieve, and re-shelve collection materials from closed stacks and from off-site storage • ...
Archives and Special Collections Public Services Fellow
Amherst, MA · On-site
$20.87 - $22/hr
... rare books, archival, and manuscript collections • Work with student assistants and staff to locate, retrieve, and re-shelve collection materials from closed stacks and from off-site storage • ...
Student Worker - Texas Collection - BC
Waco, TX · On-site
$10/hr
Fall 2026 Ongoing Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour The Texas Collection and University Archives are looking for a student worker to assist with various projects related to archival collections, rare books ...
Student Worker - Texas Collection - BC
Waco, TX · On-site
$10/hr
Fall 2026 Ongoing Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour The Texas Collection and University Archives are looking for a student worker to assist with various projects related to archival collections, rare books ...
Fall 2026 Ongoing Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour The Texas Collection and University Archives are looking for a student worker to assist with various projects related to archival collections, rare books ...
Fall 2026 Ongoing Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour The Texas Collection and University Archives are looking for a student worker to assist with various projects related to archival collections, rare books ...
Archives and Special Collections Public Services Fellow
Amherst, VA · On-site
$20.87 - $22/hr
... of rare books, archival, and manuscript collections Work with student assistants and staff to locate, retrieve, and re-shelve collection materials from closed stacks and from off-site storage May ...
Archives and Special Collections Public Services Fellow
Amherst, VA · On-site
$20.87 - $22/hr
... of rare books, archival, and manuscript collections Work with student assistants and staff to locate, retrieve, and re-shelve collection materials from closed stacks and from off-site storage May ...
The Lilly Library is Indiana University's principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library. The library's actively used and dynamically growing collections encompass manuscripts ...
The Lilly Library is Indiana University's principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library. The library's actively used and dynamically growing collections encompass manuscripts ...
The Lilly Library is Indiana University's principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library. The library's actively used and dynamically growing collections encompass manuscripts ...
The Lilly Library is Indiana University's principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library. The library's actively used and dynamically growing collections encompass manuscripts ...
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Librarian Executive Director at Confidential Windsor, CT
Windsor, CT • On-site
Other
Posted 29 days ago
Job description
Esteemed medical library
IndustryLibraries
TypeNonprofit
Founded1875
Employees11-50
About the RoleThe 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 TitlePresident
Travel PercentLess than 10%
Functions- CEO/President
- Non-Profit Management
- Operations
- General Management
- Strategy
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