Our colleagues at MIT Libraries are hiring for the position of Head of Department of Distinctive Collections (DDC). Reporting to the Associate Director for Collections, Erin Stalberg, the DDC Head will be an integral part of the Collections Directorate. Leading and developing a team of sixteen staff, the DDC Head will work across the Libraries to share MIT’s distinctive collections with the world. Success in the role will be characterized by the building of a strong, collaborative team; by the use of collections and technology to implement strategies of equity, diversity, and openness; and by realizing DDC’s potential to be a partner and a platform that catalyzes discoveries in, and new approaches to, research and community. Applications should be submitted by the end of November 2021. Click here for full details.
Bookbindings: An Illustrated History—Book Talk by David Pearson, 16 June 2026
About the event David Pearson gives an illustrated talk based on his new book, Bookbindings: an Illustrated History, showcasing the Bodleian’s outstanding bookbinding collections and exploring their interest and value. Bindings have …
05 Jun 2026 • Community News