Director Of Collection Discovery And Access

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas, US
Base: $103,980 annually; bonus/equity: $3,000.00 s...
Master's degree in library science
Ten years related experience
Progressive leadership supervisory duties
The Director will guide strategic priorities across collection registration, cataloging, archival processing, and digital access while leading a talented team across multiple locations

Job Summary

  • The Director will guide strategic priorities across collection registration, cataloging, archival processing, and digital access while leading a talented team across multiple locations.
  • This role offers the chance to shape how rare and distinctive materials are made digitally accessible, transforming the way collections are discovered and used by scholars and students.
  • Texas A&M University Libraries provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement enrollment, paid holidays, and access to free LinkedIn Learning training.

Matching Summary

The Director will guide strategic priorities across collection registration, cataloging, archival processing, and digital access while leading a talented team across multiple locations.

Salary

Base: $103,980 Annually; Bonus/Equity: $3,000.00 stipend for professional development; Benefits: Health dental vision life long-term disability insurance; 12-15 days annual paid holidays; Up to eight hours paid sick leave and at least eight hours paid vacation each month; Automatic enrollment in Teacher Retirement System of Texas; Free exercise programs; Professional development support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in library science
  • Ten years related experience
  • Progressive leadership supervisory duties
  • Archival and special collection materials
  • Collection accessioning functions
  • Metadata standards EAD DACS
  • Cataloging practices and standards

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with digital archives initiatives
  • Knowledge of preservation security rare books
  • Project management experience record
  • Fundraising and donor relations skills
  • Collaborative team building passion
  • Scholarly activities professional service

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in library science or equivalent
  • Ten years of related experience in academic library or archive
  • Supervisory experience managing operations across multiple campus locations
  • Experience with archival content structure and metadata standards
  • Criminal history investigation required for employment

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