Head librarian, the george and mary foster anthropology library
State: California
Hiring range: Associate Librarian IV – Librarian III
,496-,524 per annum, based upon qualifications
The University of California, Berkeley Library seeks an energetic and imaginative librarian to provide leadership for The George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library, a library of record for the field of anthropology and a resource for anthropologists nationally and internationally.
The person in this position will sustain and enhance a full range of user-centered services and collections in support of one of the top-ranked anthropology departments in the country and will enjoy working in a collegial atmosphere within the Library and the research units comprising anthropology at Berkeley.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian & Director-Public Services, the Director of The George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library is responsible for the ongoing development, organization, and administration of the unit. The Head leads and supports the Anthropology Library staff in developing and implementing innovative and effective services that are responsive to and anticipate user needs. The Head is responsible for the all aspects of collection development and maintenance and its coordination with other related campus and UC collections and serves as direct liaison for faculty in the Department of Anthropology, selecting materials, providing instruction, and sharing information on library services, programs and strategic initiatives. The Head plans, analyzes, and manages the Anthropology Library operations, including hiring, supervision, budgets, and physical facilities. The Head establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the Department of Anthropology and related research units and represents the Anthropology Library in various library-wide forums, UC Systemwide Anthropology Library Bibliographers Group and other national organizations including the American Anthropological Association. …
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