Chief of Collections and Technical Services (0952 - Deputy Director II) - San Francisco Public Library
Core
Strategic leadership and operational management of the San Francisco Public Library's system-wide collections infrastructure and technical services, overseeing a $31.4M budget and a team of 59 FTE across Acquisitions, Cataloging, Collection Development, Preservation, and Processing.
Role type
Senior executive library director (collections & technical services)
Builds
Library collection policies, procurement systems, metadata standards, and preservation practices for a diverse urban user base
Domain
Public library systems / Information management
Required skills
Strategic vision, financial stewardship, team leadership, policy formulation, metadata management, preservation practices, ILS optimization, data-driven decision-making
Preferred skills
Public library advocacy, change management, stakeholder collaboration, political acumen, budget management tools, vendor landscape knowledge
Technologies
Integrated Library System (ILS), Link+, Sierra, eBook/eMedia/eLearning platforms
Responsibilities
Formulating and evaluating collection policies and procedures; managing procurement and licensing of print and digital assets; overseeing complex metadata and cataloging standards; maintaining book conservation and historic preservation practices; leading infrastructure improvements for circulation and collections systems
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership