Head Librarian, School of Theology & Ministry, Boston College (Boston) (Boston) Job at Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston, MA

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  • Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Head Librarian, School of Theology & Ministry, Boston College (Boston)

The Boston College Libraries seek a highly collaborative and innovative Head Librarian to lead the Theology and Ministry Library (TML) , which serves Boston Colleges Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM), St. Johns Seminary (Archdiocese of Boston), and the greater Boston College and global community of scholars and practitioners. The CSTM enjoys a consistent toptier worldwide ranking in theology, divinity, and religious studies.

Successful candidates will have an inherent desire to develop and assess services, and a demonstrated record of successful implementation of strategies that enhance teaching, learning, research and collections in all formats. The Head Librarian must be a handson team leader, ready and willing to take part in the daytoday work of the library. The Head Librarian manages five people and develops services and programs that support the CSTM, St. Johns Seminary and the BC Libraries. The TML shares a building on the Brighton Campus with the Catholic Religious Archives (CRA), and collaborates closely with the CRA to provide services and facilities management. The Head serves on relevant CSTM administrative and advisory committees, on BC Libraries administrative committees and task forces, and represents Boston College on the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium Librarians Committee.

The Boston College Libraries strive for a nimble and dynamic environment that encourages exploration of usercentered initiatives. The BC Libraries anticipate and adapt to change, communicate and collaborate widely, and innovate regularly while maintaining a strong appreciation for Boston Colleges spiritual and intellectual heritage as a Jesuit, Catholic university. The Clough School of Theology and Ministry is devoted to students holistic formation their academic success, practical development in ministerial work, and the cultivation of their faith, spiritual expression, and theological voice. CSTM faculty are recognized for their expertise on theological matters and for their leadership and scholarship in service to the Church and world. Together with the faculty in Boston Colleges Theology Department, the CSTM faculty make up the largest faculty at a Catholic theological school in North America.

Applications received before January 18th will receive first consideration. For more information on this position and working at the Boston College Libraries, please see our employment site: library.bc.edu/employment.

FullTime Equivalent Hiring Range: $92,550 to $115,700; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Qualifications

  • ALAaccredited MLS required; graduate degree in a theology or related field of studies preferred
  • At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in an academic library
  • Strong vision and understanding of library trends and development in higher education
  • Excellent understanding of technology resources, services and trends in higher education and academic libraries
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills
  • Demonstrated management and problemsolving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$92,550.00$115,700.00/year

How to Apply

Please apply using BOTH a cover letter and resume.

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Worldwide,

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