Director Of Collections Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
• Four years of verifiable managerial experience in an urban library, all of which must include supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the role of the public library and ability to advocate for and articulate the Library’s mission.
• Current knowledge of public library trends and a forward-thinking vision for library services.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and foster collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and respect.
• Experience designing and implementing initiatives and leading staff through positive organizational change.
• Excellent management skills and political acumen.
• Strong analytical ability in evaluating library services.
• Experience providing strategic leadership for collections, technical services, or related library operations in a large, complex library system.
• Experience overseeing or supporting book and digital conservation and preservation for library collections and materials.
• Experience administering or optimizing an Integrated Library System (ILS), such as Sierra or comparable platforms.
• Knowledge of the library vendor landscape for collections in all formats, with proficiency in eBook, eMedia, and eLearning platforms.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including experience delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong computing skills and experience creating, implementing, or using budget management tools.
• Commitment to public service and exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision, leadership, and operational management for system-wide collections infrastructure and technical services.
• Direct the operations of the Collections and Technical Services Division, including Acquisitions, Cataloging, Collection Development, Preservation, and Processing.
• Oversee the division’s annual budget of $31.4 million, including a materials expenditure budget exceeding $20 million.
• Directly supervise two Librarian III positions and one Management Assistant.
• Formulate, monitor, and evaluate policies, practices, and procedures related to Collections and Technical Services operations.
• Ensure expenditures, policies, and procedures support an excellent user experience and service for San Francisco’s diverse communities.
• Manage procurement, licensing, and public availability of print and digital materials.
• Oversee metadata and cataloging standards, as well as book conservation and historic preservation practices.
• Plan and implement systems and workflows for collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and preservation.
• Lead circulation and collection infrastructure improvements, including optimization of the Integrated Library System (ILS) and Link+.
• Use data-driven decision-making.
• Foster dialogue and feedback with Library divisions and units, City departments, Library partners, and the public.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pension Plan
• Retiree Healthcare
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Management Training Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Management Leave