Librarian, Head of Library + Archives Job at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis

The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts.

The Head of the Library and Archives leads the department, managing resources, and providing vision for the development, maintenance and accessibility of the collections. As the Librarian, this role provides support to curators, programmers, and Walker staff, by assisting with research, collaborating on projects, and building and making available relevant resources.

WHAT WE NEED IN YOU

Operations

• Manage operations and staff of Walker research resources, including Archives, Library, and Visual Resources
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of workflows, policies, and procedures to catalog efficiently and effectively incoming and backlog special collections materials.
• Operate the library’s daily transactions such as fulfilling research requests, collection circulation, interlibrary loans, and subscriptions.
• Plan and execute library public engagement efforts in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Acquire books, journals and special collection materials through purchase, donation, and library exchange for all subject areas of the library, aligning with Walker programming.
• Manage the care, handling, and growth of the Rosemary Furtak Collection of Artists’ Books, in alignment with the Library Acquisition Plan.
• Stay current in national and international developments in special collections librarianship and cataloging.
• Maintain and develop connections with book artists, dealers, and collectors.
• Attend artist book fairs.
• Curate exhibitions and manage loans from the collection.
• Promote the library through exhibits, articles, lectures and other educational opportunities, on a local and national level.
• Manage and schedule appropriate volunteer coverage.
• Manage library systems including catalogue, barcoding, and documentation of library holdings.
• Manage budgets and expenses for the department.
• Partner with the Development and Membership department for necessary departmental funding.

Collection Curation

Departmental Leadership and Other Duties

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position; they do not purport to describe all functions of the role. All Walker role descriptions allow for potential career growth through broadening accountabilities. Other duties may be assigned and / or the essential functions of the position may change or be changed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS This position is considered full-time (35 hours per week), exempt. As a exempt position, it is eligible for overtime pay. The {{minimum}} compensation for this role is $65,000 annually. The Walker offers a wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Walker’s DEI commitment The Walker is committed to being an employer with a staff who, at all job levels, reflects the rich diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring inclusion and equity in all our employment practices. We deeply value and welcome all the unique lived experiences in our applicants and encourage anyone meeting the minimum requirements to apply.

Recruitment Timeline All positions are open until filled.

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Salary : $65,000