Director of Special Collections
Hofstra University•Hempstead, NY
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About The Position
ALA -accredited master’s degree in library and information science required. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience working with special collections or archives. Supervisory or program management experience. Demonstrated understanding of best practices in community-centered collection development and management. Experience with digital curation and preservation. Knowledge of metadata standards used in archives and special collections. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Requirements
- ALA -accredited master’s degree in library and information science required.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience working with special collections or archives.
- Supervisory or program management experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of best practices in community-centered collection development and management.
- Experience with digital curation and preservation.
- Knowledge of metadata standards used in archives and special collections.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in the humanities or social sciences preferred.
- Experience with donor cultivation, fundraising, and grant writing.
- Knowledge of Long Island and New York history.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
