American Revolution Institute: Director of the Library
The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, Inc. invites applications and nominations for the position of the Director of the Library, a special collections facility celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2023. The library houses some fifty thousand items representing one of the world’s leading collections related to the American Revolution and the art of war.
The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by the officers of the Continental Army and Navy and their French counterparts. It is America’s oldest patriotic organization and is comprised of some 4,500 members worldwide. A 501 (c) 3 charity, it has an educational mission that is fulfilled through its division known as the American Revolution Institute. The Society and its Institute serve to promote knowledge and appreciation for the timeless achievements of American independence. The Institute supports advanced scholarship, conducts public programs, collects historic objects, manuscripts and documents, and makes resources available to teachers, students, scholars and lifelong learners.
This position represents the chief librarian for the entire Society of the Cincinnati enterprise. The Library Director has overall responsibility for the development, management, care and security of the American Revolution Institute’s library collections, including rare books, manuscripts, maps, broadsides and graphic arts, as well as the archives of the Society of the Cincinnati, along with modern reference materials, serials, photographs and audio-visual materials. The Library Director oversees the promotion and use of the collections onsite and online. This includes working with scholars who are accepted to the fellowship program as well as other on-site or remote researchers engaged in other educational or scholarly initiatives. The Library Director also oversees website content including the online catalog and Digital Library, and other avenues of outreach including social media.
The Library Director reports to the Executive Director of the Society of the Cincinnati, Inc.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- PhD preferred, with special study or expertise in early American and/or Revolutionary War history and military history;
- prior teaching experience at baccalaureate/graduate level;
- ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy and good judgment;
- professional presentation skills and excellent approachability/social skills required;
- excellent organization skills, close attention to detail and responsive, prompt follow-up required;
- knowledge and aptitude with computer systems and databases relevant to modern libraries, including digital libraries;
- must exhibit flexibility, teamwork, reliability and multitasking in a fast-paced environment;
- appreciation for the mission of the Society and its Institute as well as appreciation for early American history;
- and knowledge and/or fluency of other languages (especially French) is a plus.
Application Instructions
To apply, send the following to Andy Morse, Executive Director of the Society of the Cincinnati, at headquarters@societyofthecincinnati.org:
- a resume
- a cover letter (including mention of where you learned about this opening)
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Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
From the organization:
The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by the officers of the Continental Army and Navy and their French counterparts. It is America’s oldest patriotic organization and is comprised of some 4,500 members worldwide. A 501 (c) 3 charity, it has an educational mission that is fulfilled through its division known as the American Revolution Institute. The Society and its Institute serve to promote knowledge and appreciation for the timeless achievements of American independence. The Institute supports advanced scholarship, conducts public programs, collects historic objects, manuscripts and documents, and makes resources available to teachers, students, scholars and lifelong learners.
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