Fairfield University
Head of the University Archives & Special Collections
Fairfield, CT · Staff+ · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Computer VisionResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- Essential Functions: 1) Provides leadership, management, and strategic direction for the University Archives & Special Collections.
- 4) Participates in the growth, development and professional work of the Library.
Responsibilities
- collaborating with the Dean, University Archivist & Special Collections Librarian, and campus partners to plan and maintain adequate archival facilities,
- guiding digital preservation strategies in collaboration with campus partners to ensure secure, sustainable storage and access.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program with specialization or certification in archival practices.
Nice to have
- Second Master's in subject-specific field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
Skills
- Supervises and supports staff.
- Engages in the professional work of the library.
- developing and implementing library policies and procedures,
- establishing priorities for departmental projects and workflows.
- championing innovative technologies that enhance discoverability, teaching use, and user experience,
- ensuring workflows for born-digital and digitized materials align with national archival standards and best practices,
- coordinating assessment strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of digital engagement,
- monitoring emerging tools and AI-assisted approaches to archival description and access,
- strengthening security, continuity, and ethical stewardship of digital assets.
- recruiting, hiring, and training,
- coaching and mentoring, as appropriate,
- meeting with all direct reports individually and with one's department/unit on a regular basis,
Compensation
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Benefits
- developing and communicating a forward-thinking vision that integrates technology and preservation priorities into long-range planning,
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