Divinity Librarian

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Overview

Assists with priority projects while mentoring new staff in key service areas. Her duties include coaching and onboarding colleagues in collection development, outreach and instruction, and the personal librarian program by sharing established practices, helping refine workflows, and building staff capacity and confidence.

She also supports implementation of the Divinity School’s new curriculum by mapping curricular needs to library expertise and instruction, identifying points of alignment with courses and program requirements, and coordinating or advising on appropriate librarian engagement and instructional support to ensure services are integrated effectively and sustainably.

Principal Responsibilities

1. The Librarian 4 is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals.
2. Demonstrate continued effectiveness in job performance through evidence of substantial knowledge, understanding, and skill in performing the duties of his or her position.
3. Demonstrate examples of leadership that enable the library to achieve its mission.
4. Become a recognized specialist or possess expert knowledge in a particular area of librarianship or subject area that makes her or him a resource person for other library staff.
5. Provide outstanding contributions to the library, university, and/or community.
6. Provide outstanding professional contributions at the regional, national, or international level.
7. For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL. Required Education and Experience Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school and eight years of related experience. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Job Posting Date 07/29/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Library Compensation Grade Profile (LIB) Salary Range $68,000.00 - $145,250.00 Time Type Part time Duration Type Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term) Work Model Hybrid Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.