Head of Collections, Discovery & Strategic Communications

ELUNA Content Working Group; Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia (PA, Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced Director of Collection Management, Discovery, and Strategic Communication. This role involves leading a dedicated team and setting strategic goals for collection development and management. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in empowering staff. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of library services in collaboration with TriCollege partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in collection management and strategic communication.
• Ability to lead and empower a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Collection Management and Discovery team.
• Set goals and manage the collection development budget.
• Develop strategic communication frameworks for the division.

Job description

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Come work with our dedicated, collaborative, and diverse team at beautiful Bryn Mawr College in the Philadelphia region. We are seeking a team-oriented, experienced, visionary leader to be theDirector of Collection Management, Discovery, and Strategic Communication.

This position leads the Collection Management and Discovery team, encompassing Acquisitions, Cataloging & Metadata, Continuing Resources, and Interlibrary Loan. The Director empowers CMD staff to make decisions at an appropriate level, providing guidance as needed. In consultation with pertinent library staff, the Director sets goals and direction for collection development and management and manages the library’s knowledge collection budget. The person collaborates with Haverford and Swarthmore colleagues to provide strategic direction for TriCollege library technologies and manages the TriCollege Libraries’ budget. They develop and coordinate strategic communication frameworks and activities for the Library and Information Technology Services (LITS) division.

If you have questions, please contact Christopher Barth, Vice President and Chief Information Officer and Constance A. Jones Director of Libraries, at [e-mail].