Head of Technical Services — Special Collections

Carl Acrl; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 158.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley seeks a visionary Head of Technical Services to lead acquisitions, cataloging, digitization, and metadata work. You will guide a team of about 14 career staff and numerous project personnel, shaping workflows, and implementing policy changes to broaden access to Bancroft’s renowned collections.

You will partner with Library leadership to advance goals, manage the operating budget, and explore grant opportunities, fostering an inclusive, innovative working

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Lead Technical Services team with strategic vision and direction.
• Manage a 14 career staff plus project staff and interns.
• Oversee acquisitions, cataloging, processing, digitization, and access.
• Collaborate with Bancroft Leadership and UC Berkeley Library partners.
• Manage budgets, pursue grants, and drive organizational change.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Educación

Advanced degree

Master's degree (ALA-accredited)

Herramientas

Ex Libris Alma

ArchivesSpace

LibAnswers

LibGuides

Aeon

OCLC Connexion Client

WorldShare

Descripción del empleo

The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley seeks a visionary Head of Technical Services to lead acquisitions, cataloging, digitization, and metadata work. You will guide a team of about 14 career staff and numerous project personnel, shaping workflows, and implementing policy changes to broaden access to Bancroft’s renowned collections.

You will partner with Library leadership to advance goals, manage the operating budget, and explore grant opportunities, fostering an inclusive, innovative working