Library & Archive Manager (m/w/d)

Join to apply for the Library & Archive Manager (m/w/d) role at The American Academy in Berlin

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr