Head Librarian — Library Automation & Tech Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,994 - 109,939; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Head Librarian for Technical Services and Library Automation to lead acquisitions, cataloging and metadata services, and library systems coordination. You will oversee budgets, vendor relations, and service delivery across ACC campuses.

Role requires MLS from an ALA-accredited program, leadership experience in library technical services, and strong collaboration with campus teams to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Experience with cataloging, metadata, and acquisitions in an academic library.
• Ability to lead and manage library technical services and automation teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the TSLA team across acquisitions, cataloging, metadata, and systems.
• Serve on leadership teams and participate in college-wide committees.
• Develop and maintain library policies, workflows, and assessment practices.
• Lead change management for collections, systems, and resource access.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support student learning.

Skills

Library leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Collaborative skills

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

MARC

OCLC

Library automation systems

Google Sheets

Excel

Blackboard

Job description

Austin Community College is seeking a Head Librarian for Technical Services and Library Automation to lead acquisitions, cataloging and metadata services, and library systems coordination. You will oversee budgets, vendor relations, and service delivery across ACC campuses.

Role requires MLS from an ALA-accredited program, leadership experience in library technical services, and strong collaboration with campus teams to support student success.