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The New York Public Library · 3 weeks ago

Director, Access and Research Services

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been one of the world’s great public research libraries for more than 130 years. NYPL seeks a proven and visionary leader to advance the Library’s strategic goals to improve access and optimize the user experience, ensuring our diverse and unique research collections are accessible to the broadest number of patrons and reach new audiences.

Libraries

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversees the collaboration between the Research Libraries staff and the Digital Product Management team to develop and refine the strategic vision for a unified patron experience on its website and initiatives that expand access to more scholarly ebooks through innovative approaches such rights clearance partnerships

Ensures staff engagement for the ongoing development of the Research Catalog and compliance with ILS and circulation policies and procedures

Oversees the systems and policies that support access to the collections, including Aeon, EDS, and resource sharing systems; supports the implementation of a new DAMS as related to integration with these systems

Oversees resource-sharing services; engages with partners, including the Manhattan Research Library Initiative (MaRLI), the ReCAP Shared Collections, BorrowDirect partners, and the CUNY-wide community to strengthen and sustain our partnerships and new initiatives; represents NYPL on partner committees

Leads the review and development of a multi-pronged digitization strategy and related policies and procedures

Develops and implements, in collaboration with stakeholders, a centralized service model for the library’s electronic document delivery services, Scan and Deliver, for general and special collections

Oversees accessibility services for the research collections, partnering with other teams – Branches, Digital, Legal, and HR – to align policies, services, and products to address access to the collections for research patrons with disabilities

Oversees the public order team and commercial digitization and licensing initiatives

Ensures that accurate and consistent research usage data is being reported; oversees special research assessment projects, and uses data-informed decision making to optimize services

Effectively manages organizational change, strengthening the alignment of people and processes to deliver the best possible experience to patrons

Manages budgets and grants and contributes to fundraising initiatives and events

Develops and supports staff, fostering inclusion, professional growth, and a collaborative culture

Represents NYPL nationally in consortia and conferences, advancing its role as a leader in access and discovery

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Research library experienceStrategic planningAccess systems managementProject managementData analysisPeople managementPolicy developmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkNegotiation skillsProblem-solving

Required

ALA-accredited MLS and substantial research library experience or Masters degree and relevant, substantial research library experience

10 years of experience in an academic or research library setting, with increasingly responsible managerial responsibilities

7+ years of successful people management experience

Successfully demonstrated experience promoting and managing access systems and services to support research and scholarly communication

Successfully demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project and resource management, problem-solving, and decision-making in a collaborative and coordinated work environment; a proven team player

Demonstrated experience in analyzing workflows, developing policies, and implementing change to promote alignment and greater efficiency of operations

Experience managing multiple projects and initiatives

Demonstrated experience evaluating the effectiveness of products and systems that support collections discovery and access

Experience setting clear and attainable performance goals

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Strong leadership and project management skills, including negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent analytical skills and ability to lead complex projects

Demonstrated ability to build consensus and promote productive teamwork

Knowledge of current issues and emerging trends in research library services and systems as well as emerging technologies

Successfully demonstrated commitment to excellence in public service

Preferred

Experience with project management principles and tools preferred

Company

The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond.

Founded in 1895

New York, NY, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.nypl.org

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