Head of Technical Services

Hunter College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in New York is seeking a Head of Technical Services to provide leadership and strategic direction within the library's technical unit. This role involves managing acquisitions, electronic resource management, and metadata services while supporting multiple branch libraries. Candidates should have experience in an academic setting, leadership skills, and a strong background in library services.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical services in an academic library setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of library technical services and operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Technical Services unit of Hunter College Libraries.
• Provide strategic direction and oversee staff activities.
• Implement policies, standards, and procedures for technical services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Resource management

Metadata and discovery

Policy implementation

Education

PhD or equivalent in library science or a related field

Job description

Head of Technical Services (Associate or Full professor)

Hunter College seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and effective leader to manage the Technical Services unit of the Hunter College Libraries.

Reporting to the Dean and Chief Librarian, the Head of Technical Services will provide strategic direction and lead the staff in the technical services activities of acquisition, electronic resource management, metadata and discovery. This position is responsible for the overall administration and coordination of work and for establishing and implementing technical services policies, standards, and procedures across the Hunter College Libraries.

This position will be based at Hunter College’s main campus located on East 68th Street in Manhattan and will support branch libraries for Social Work & Public Health, Health Professions, and Art. Hunter College Libraries operate near many major cultural institutions and offer scholars and creative artists a vibrant and dynamic community within a highly diverse urban setting. As part of the City University of New York, a nationally recognized metropolitan university system, Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.

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