Strategic Director of Collections & Discovery

Code4lib; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading library organization in Carrollton, Georgia, is seeking a Director of Collection Management and Discovery Services. The successful candidate will coordinate strategies for library collections, oversee acquisitions and electronic resources management, and lead departmental initiatives. With a Master's degree in library science and at least three years of supervisory experience in an academic library, the ideal candidate will have strong communication, project management, and organizational skills. This role involves working closely with librarians to meet the research needs of the university community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in cataloging, acquisitions, or electronic resource management in an academic library.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff effectively.
• Experience in budget management and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and implementation of library collection strategies.
• Oversee acquisitions and electronic resources management.
• Ensure metadata integrity and assist with catalog enhancement projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Time management skills

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

ExLibris ALMA

OCLC Connexion client

MarcEdit

Job description

A leading library organization in Carrollton, Georgia, is seeking a Director of Collection Management and Discovery Services. The successful candidate will coordinate strategies for library collections, oversee acquisitions and electronic resources management, and lead departmental initiatives. With a Master's degree in library science and at least three years of supervisory experience in an academic library, the ideal candidate will have strong communication, project management, and organizational skills. This role involves working closely with librarians to meet the research needs of the university community.