Head of Technical Services - Library Leadership

Association of Research Libraries; Job; On-site; EUR 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley seeks a seasoned Head of Technical Services to lead Acquisitions, Cataloging, Digitization, and related functions. You will set strategic direction, redesign workflows, and manage a diverse team to maximize access to Bancroft collections.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will foster innovation, ensure standards-based practices, and contribute to library-wide goals while advancing the Library’s values and equity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required.
• Five years of experience in a special collections technical services role.
• Two years of leadership experience within an academic or research library setting.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the Technical Services team by developing strategic vision and directing day-to-day operations.
• Manages a team of 14 career staff plus project staff, interns and students.
• Fosters collaboration, equity, and transparency within Bancroft and UC Berkeley Library.
• Oversees acquisitions, collection control, accessioning, processing, digitization and cataloging.
• Ensures standards-based, sustainable metadata practices and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree

Master’s degree (ALA accredited)

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

ArchivesSpace

LibAnswers

LibGuides

Aeon

OCLC Connexion

Job description

The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley seeks a seasoned Head of Technical Services to lead Acquisitions, Cataloging, Digitization, and related functions. You will set strategic direction, redesign workflows, and manage a diverse team to maximize access to Bancroft collections.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will foster innovation, ensure standards-based practices, and contribute to library-wide goals while advancing the Library’s values and equity initiatives.