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Head Librarian

Missouri History Museum -
St. Louis, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,000 - $68,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
Writing skills
Supervising experience
Master's degree in library science
Master of Library & Information Science

Full Job Description

COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

The Missouri Historical Society commits to a process of listening attentively to one another and leveraging best practices and resources across our organization to promote a culture of inclusion where individuals from all racial and ethnic identities; ages; nationalities; social and economic statuses; sexual orientations; gender identities/expressions; religious, political, and ideological perspectives; and abilities are able to be engaged, feel valued, and thrive. click here for the full Commitment to Racial Equity

About MHS:

One of the leading historical societies in the country, the Missouri Historical Society is in the midst of a transformative decade. We believe public history has the power to build stronger communities, and creating incredible experiences for our visitors is central to that work. With the help of every member of the MHS team, we're committed to expanding our efforts to share more history with more people than we ever have before.

Founded in 1866, the Missouri Historical Society operates three locations - the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and the Library and Research Center. Together our locations serve as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage audiences in the St. Louis region and beyond. We do that by telling local stories that focus on the history of this region and its people. This approach has led to some of the most consistently successful years in MHS's history.

Position Summary:

The Head Librarian is responsible for day-to-day operation of a historical research library, as well as all aspects of the administration of the institution's collections of printed and published material. Supervises and evaluates staff, volunteers and interns. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader dedicated to promoting and furthering the mission and vision of the Missouri Historical Society.

Essential Functions:

Collection: Serves as curator of printed materials, including maps; oversees selection and deselection; works with donors of library materials and book funds
Administrative / Managerial: Responsible for goal setting, progress monitoring, personnel evaluation, report writing, and managing the department budget; Oversees procedures relevant to library operations and recommends policy changes for adoption; Applies for and administers grants
Technical: Leads digitization and automation efforts for the library, keeping up with trends in the field and making recommendations for the future; Understanding of library cataloging and digitization metadata standards
Content development: Promotes MHS collections through participation in media appearances, public programs, conferences, and publishing across various channels
Internal: Represents the library or assigns delegates for MHS committees, charged with the oversight of collections care and access; Designates departmental liaisons for MHS-wide committees, projects and exhibits as needed; Participates in donor cultivation activities to support the institution's development goals
External: Represents the department at meetings of local and national historical, library and technological organizations; Fosters community partnerships and works with community stakeholders as appropriate
Public service and outreach: Participates in public service rotation at the reference desk, including some Saturdays; Leads tours and gives talks for internal and public audiences; Oversees public service delivered by the department across various channels (in person, email, phone, virtual, onsite and offsite, and digital platforms)
Handle large, heavy, and fragile materials; reach shelves; traverse grate floor, operate elevators, and utilize stairs
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

MLS in Library Science from an accredited ALA school; undergraduate study in history or relevant field preferred
Five years of professional experience in a historical research library, special library, special collections department of a university or public library, reference department of a university library or equivalent
Previous supervisory experience required

Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with the history of Missouri and the region desirable
Familiarity with open source library software used in a consortia setting preferred

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

External job boards: Please click this link to apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis

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