The New York Public Library · 1 month ago
Director, Digital Collections Operations
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expThe 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 strategic leader to oversee a newly formed department that will advance its digital asset management and operations strategy, ensuring that digital assets are preserved and made easily accessible in support of the strategy to expand discoverability for patrons anywhere.
Libraries
Responsibilities
Oversees the systems, technologies, policies, and workflows that manage and preserve the Library’s digital assets, ensuring they are secure and accessible
Oversees and develops strategic goals for the digital production operations, aligning resources to achieve efficiencies and strategic priorities
Oversees the Library’s digital preservation strategy
Partners with IT stakeholders on networking and digital storage capacity planning
Oversees rights management for the library’s digital assets, working towards providing the broadest access possible; implements innovative access approaches, including a virtual reading room
Effectively manages organizational change, strengthening the alignment of people and processes to deliver the best possible experience to patrons
Defines success metrics for digital access, discoverability, and preservation, and reports progress transparently
Benchmarks NYPL’s practices against national and international standards, ensuring the Library remains a leader in digital stewardship and access
Develops and supports staff to achieve excellence, fostering inclusion, professional growth, and a collaborative culture
Represents NYPL in consortia and conferences, advancing its role as a leader in digital collections access and preservation
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
ALA-accredited MLS and substantial research library experience or Master's degree and relevant, substantial 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 in the management and preservation of digital assets
Successfully demonstrated experience in strategic planning, technology projects, 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 organizational change to promote alignment and greater efficiency of operations
Demonstrated experience leading multiple large and complex initiatives
Demonstrated experience evaluating the effectiveness of products and systems
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
Company
The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shannon Sharp
Chief Financial Officer
Alison Stewart
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