JOB: Head Librarian MPIWG Berlin



The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG)

seeks a Head Librarian (to begin no later than January/February 2015)

to:
·       Support the research of scholars in a wide range of specialties
·       Oversee the acquisition of works in both paper and digital form
·       Coordinate an extensive inter-library loan program
·       Supervise a staff of 6 fulltime librarians
·       Develop strategies for integrating new techniques and sources for interdisciplinary research in the humanities
·       Represent the Institute at national and international forums on the future of research in the humanities

The MPIWG is the world’s largest research institute in the history of science, with projects spanning many disciplines, cultures, languages, and epochs, see <mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de>. Its library contains 70.000 printed volumes, including a small collection of rara and many digital sources. With the support of its library, the MPIWG has made pioneering contributions to the digital humanities.

Qualifications for the position include:
·       A university degree in a relevant field (not necessarily library science)
·       Experience as a research librarian
·       Familiarity with digital research collections and methods
·       Mastery of several languages
·       Ability to lead and commitment to aiding researchers

The position is ranked up to the BAT Ia / TVöD E15 level in the German system, which roughly corresponds to that of associate professor. Salary is set by both the position’s rank and individual factors, including social security benefits.
Candidates are requested to submit as a single PDF-document a cover letter, curriculum vitae including list of publications, copies of certificates and names of three 3 referees who may be contacted and asked to submit letters if the candidate is among the finalists for the position

no later than September 15, 2014 (11:59 p.m.)

Please note that only electronic submissions via this link will be accepted.
Finalists for the position will be informed by mid October, 2014 and asked to come for an interview (travel expenses covered by the Institute).
Applicants of all nationalities are welcomed to apply; applications from women are especially welcomed. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply.
For administrative questions please contact Ms. Claudia Paass, Head of Administration (verwaltungsleitung@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de).

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Boltzmannstraße 22, 14195 Berlin