Our Institution:

Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Simon’s Rock at Bard College actualizes the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18. This idea, first envisioned by Elizabeth Blodgett Hall on the original Simon’s Rock campus in 1966 in Great Barrington, MA, launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. Simon’s Rock has carried out this mission for 59 years in Great Barrington, and in July of 2025 is relocating to the Massena campus of Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.

In this new location, Simon’s Rock will have a diverse student population of approximately 180 students, both boarding and day students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA . This includes enrollment in the Early College Associate in Arts degree program as well as in Bard Academy. Launched in 2015, Bard Academy is a two-year high school program with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the 10th grade. Students at the Massena campus may enter the Early College either as matriculants from Bard Academy or as students directly admitted to Early College after completing 10th or 11th grade, or the equivalent in homeschooled or non-traditional pathways. 

The Role: 

For Simon’s Rock at Bard College, we seek a Librarian and Archivist who will report to the Dean of Studies, provide access to library services and insight in developing and delivering equitable and inclusive library spaces, services, collections, and instruction. The role is a key player in all aspects of library policy and operations and promotes collaboration between the library and other units within the Early College, Academy, and other Bard Libraries. The role will also oversee the Simon’s Rock Archives. The Librarian and Archivist will also support information literacy and library instruction.

This position is a full-time position with benefits, on-site five days per week at the Massena campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.  

Duties include:

• Oversee the library spaces to ensure safety, comfort, and access for patrons

• Supervise part-time library employees, both adult employees and students, scheduling and maintaining coverage for all hours the library spaces are open for access

• Develop and implement library policies appropriate to College and Academy student populations and Simon’s Rock employees

• Assess library service philosophy and effectiveness

• Design and implement a supportive learning environment in the library spaces

• Design and provide library instruction in support of the curriculum, including teaching information literacy sessions requested by faculty

• Coordinate events in the library spaces that support the Simon’s Rock community, including hosting some library events

• Coordinate with the Bard College Dean and Director of Libraries regarding collections, acquisitions, cataloging, and electronic resources and systems

• Oversee the Simon’s Rock Archives, including processing new materials and managing projects related to existing collections

• Responding to inquiries and research requests regarding the Simon’s Rock Archives, both internal and external

• Support exhibitions and visual displays on Simon’s Rock history, drawing from the Simon’s Rock Archives

• Perform Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

Master?s degree in relevant field

A minimum of two (2) years of professional library experience

Knowledge of academic library best practices

Preferred qualifications:

Master?s degree in Library/Information Science

Experience with teaching and instructional technology

Experience with budget and supervisory management

Experience with an Early College program

Experience with an independent school and/or liberal arts college

Compensation: $61,000 to $65,000

This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. Submit your files to interfolio.com. Address email inquiries to hr@simons-rock.edu.   No phone calls, please. For full consideration, please submit applications by February 3, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

About Bard College

Building on a 150-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the world, and to meet broader student needs.Now, approximately 2,000 undergraduates study in Annandale and more than 200 graduate students study in Bard programs, plus nearly 1,000 students in our early colleges. Total enrollment for Bard College and its global affiliates is approximately 5,000 students. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders.

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