Director of Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization

Code4lib; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

A prominent university library in Texas seeks a Head of Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization to lead programs ensuring long-term accessibility of collections. The successful candidate will oversee a talented team, manage budget and resources, and foster collaborations for preservation efforts. Ideal qualifications include supervisory and leadership experience in digitization and conservation, with a strong focus on outreach and inclusivity. A competitive benefits package includes a 75% tuition discount.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building programs and teams.
• Ability to convey ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong collaborative and empathetic leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for preservation programs.
• Direct operations for budgeting, personnel management, and resource management.
• Collaborate with partners across the University Libraries.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program development

Leadership in digitization

Effective outreach

Collaborative leadership

Education

Master's degree in Library Science or related field

Job description

A prominent university library in Texas seeks a Head of Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization to lead programs ensuring long-term accessibility of collections. The successful candidate will oversee a talented team, manage budget and resources, and foster collaborations for preservation efforts. Ideal qualifications include supervisory and leadership experience in digitization and conservation, with a strong focus on outreach and inclusivity. A competitive benefits package includes a 75% tuition discount.