Strategic Leader, Collections & Technical Services

City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Sick Leave and Management Leave

Job summary

San Francisco Public Library seeks a Chief of Collections and Technical Services to provide strategic leadership over 59 FTE in Acquisitions, Cataloging, Collection Development, Preservation and Processing. The role directs major infrastructure projects, policy implementation, and data-driven decisions to optimize access to print and digital materials.

Responsibilities include managing procurement/licensing, overseeing cataloging and preservation standards, and collaborating with City partners

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Four (4) years of verifiable managerial experience in an urban library, including supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and lead the operations of Collections and Technical Services (Acquisitions, Cataloging, Collection Development, Preservation and Processing).
• Oversee procurement, licensing, and access to print/digital assets; guide metadata standards and ILS/Link+ improvements; manage conservation practices.
• Direct staff and coordinate with other divisions and city partners to ensure exemplary service and efficient workflows.

Education

MLS/MLIS from an American Library Association-accredited program

Job description

San Francisco Public Library seeks a Chief of Collections and Technical Services to provide strategic leadership over 59 FTE in Acquisitions, Cataloging, Collection Development, Preservation and Processing. The role directs major infrastructure projects, policy implementation, and data-driven decisions to optimize access to print and digital materials.

Responsibilities include managing procurement/licensing, overseeing cataloging and preservation standards, and collaborating with City partners