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The American Academy in Berlin provides a pay range for this position. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Job Description

The American Academy in Berlin is seeking a Library & Archive Manager (m/w/d) to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the library and archive, including document acquisition, lending, and networking with external libraries and archives.

Responsibilities:

Organization of document acquisition, lending, and networking with external libraries and archives
Leadership and development of the in-house library, including cataloging, collection development, inventory, and weeding
Maintenance of the in-house archive (program, photo, and cultural archive)
Scientific research and information services for fellows and internal users
Budget responsibility and optimization of internal processes and interfaces
Personnel management and capacity planning for a part-time student employee
Collaboration on department-related projects

Requirements:

University degree in library and information science, information management, library science, cultural or media management with in-depth interdisciplinary knowledge and a strong affinity for humanities and social sciences
Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an academic environment
Proficiency in research techniques, scientific methods, and project management
Excellent communication skills, intercultural competence, and quick comprehension
Very good German and English language skills in writing and speaking
High digital affinity for the development of standards, processes, and tools
Very good knowledge of library systems (preferably Koha), cataloging standards (PICA, MARC), and the Library of Congress system
Good knowledge of the Berlin library and archive landscape is an advantage
Driver's license is an advantage

Why us?

An interesting and varied job in a successful and dynamic institution with over 25 years of experience
An attractive international and interdisciplinary environment at the interface between politics, culture, economy, and public, with high-profile guests
A motivated and active team
Home office and flexible working hours, taking into account the core working hours from 10 am to 4 pm
A wide range of employee benefits, from the in-house canteen with healthy and balanced food to a subsidy for the job ticket or the Urban Sports membership
Very good public transportation connections and free parking on the premises
The opportunity to participate in our events with a wide range of current topics

The position is initially limited to two years. We are always interested in an unlimited follow-up contract.

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