Job Board Submissions Title:
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES

Post Date
4/2/2023

Expiration Date
5/2/2023

Details:
The Director of Library and Archives is responsible for fostering an inspiring, inclusive, experiential space to engage and educate guests. They oversee a team of part time staff, volunteers, and workforce development students who support collections management and daily operations. They ensure the development and implementation of programming for all ages, including story time, temporary exhibits, outreach programs, and Garden-wide special events.

The Director of Library and Archives is responsible for the oversight of the Lora M. Robins Library, institutional archives, herbarium, and the Garden’s art and artifact collection. They collaborate cross-departmentally to align library services with strategic objectives as well as to improve the use and understanding of learning resources in the library’s collection. This position provides intellectual control and administrative support for the Library’s collections and information resources.

Category 1
Full-time - Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

We are committed to elevating diverse backgrounds and experiences that aren’t currently represented on our team. We value the opportunity to work with individuals from different cultures and understand that like diverse ecosystems, diverse workplaces are needed for success. We encourage candidates from underrepresented identities and experiences to apply.

Responsibilities
Ensures access to the Garden’s non-living collections for all ages and abilities through innovative programming, outreach, and exhibits:
• Provides weekly story time for early learners and families.
• Leads the development and implementation of botanical and horticultural exhibits featuring the library collections
and/or regional artists that enhance Garden-wide themes and seasonal exhibitions.
• Maintains the circulating seed library and provides community access through off-site events and programs.
• Collaborates with the Adult Learning team to incorporate the non-living collections into classes, workshops, and
programs.
• Manages the Library space to support multiple roles: family engagement, meetings, research, programs/events,
and exhibits.

Manages the non-living collections, including digital assets and cultural objects:
• Responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of the integrated library system; ensures appropriate preservation
of essential data and records.
• Evaluates the collections for acquisition, replacements, and de-accessions, following guidelines set forth in the
Garden’s non-living collections policy; manages the receipt and disposition of gift materials.
• Responsible for all aspects of processing archival, manuscript, and photography collections, setting up processing
priorities, procedures and guidelines, creating finding aids, and preparing catalog records.
• Oversees the inventory, control, preservation, and conservation of heritage and cultural objects collections.
• Responsible for digital asset management, overseeing the operational control and organization of image collection
assets.

Provides administrative oversight for daily operations and essential functions:
• Establishes and implements the strategic direction for Library operations to align with the Garden’s strategic plan,
mission, and values.
• Hires, onboards, trains, mentors, and coaches Library staff, volunteers, and workforce development students;
develops and maintains standard operating procedures and training materials.
• Manages the Library and Archives budget.
• Collaborates with the Advancement team on grant proposals, administration, implementation, and reporting.
• Collaborates with the Marketing team on the Library’s webpage and social media promotion.
• Tracks circulation and attendance numbers; prepares reports, records, and statistics.



Qualifications:
Skills and Abilities
• Must be a self-directed, creative, and innovative thinker.
• Strong interpersonal, management, written, analytical and verbal communication skills are required; communicates
effectively with diverse ages, backgrounds and all abilities.
• Personable, diplomatic, adaptable, and solution-oriented.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Technical proficiency with integrated library systems, databases, Microsoft software programs, WordPress and
social media platforms; comfort with learning new systems and digital tools.
• Ability to productively switch between multiple tasks/types of work within a single day.
• Ability to handle day-to-day operations while also planning months ahead.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; must be able to initiate, build and sustain
relationships with fellow staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Proficiency in conversational Spanish desirable.
• Must be prepared to work weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays, ensuring access to the Library during peak
visitation.

Education and Experience
• Master’s degree in library science, art/archives management, or related field of study.
• Minimum two years of library and/or archives experience.
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role.



Comments:
Please submit cover letter and resume to hr@lewisginter.org

Employer:
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Contact:
LaToria Barham

Address:
1800 Lakeside Avenue

Work Phone:
8042629887

Email:
hr@lewisginter.org

Website:
https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/about/employment/