Head of Academic and Professional Development

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Full time
Job Summary

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners seeks a highly skilled and innovative professional to lead the development of outstanding collections and access to information for the Harvard community. As the Head of Humanities and Social Sciences Collection Development, you will be responsible for allocating and managing collections funds exceeding $10 million annually, leading a team of 11 staff, and collaborating with other collecting areas of Harvard Library to ensure seamless acquisition and use of resources.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement strategies to anticipate and meet the intense information needs of Harvard's academic community.
  2. Lead a team of collection development librarians in furthering the growth and management of a collection that is inclusive of global voices and global frameworks of knowledge.
  3. Collaborate with faculty and students to align collecting policies and practices with academic priorities.
  4. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with faculty and students, and ensure that collection development librarians' responsibilities are consistent with all FAS libraries.
  5. Collaborate with peers across the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation (IPLC) and Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) member libraries in the development of collective collections.
  6. Lead prioritization of collections digitization for collections under the purview of Humanities and Social Sciences Collection Development.
  7. Serve on Harvard and external committees and task forces as appropriate.
Requirements
  1. Advanced degree in library and information science, or international equivalent.
  2. Minimum 5 years of professional experience with increasing management responsibilities.
  3. Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
  4. Experience with traditional and emerging collection development and management strategies.
  5. Experience in international collections and area studies.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
  1. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and antiracism.
  2. Demonstrated experience with supervising employees and supporting their efforts in order to build and foster a diverse, productive, and engaging workplace and professional community.
  3. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues.
  4. Experience working across organizational boundaries in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment.
  5. Ability to work collaboratively, initiate and adapt to change, and to be flexible.
  6. Demonstrated successful management of large budgets in a complex fund structure.
  7. Experience negotiating with vendors and publishers.
  8. Demonstrated knowledge of research trends and the scholarly process.
  9. Demonstrated experience implementing innovative approaches to provide access to collections and to facilitate their use in research and teaching.
  10. An active record of professional engagement in collection development.
  11. Reading knowledge of multiple languages.
Working Conditions
  1. The position is based on site in Cambridge, MA. There may be the opportunity for a hybrid work model compliant with Harvard University policies.
  2. May interact with collections that may contain dust, mold, or other contaminants.
  3. The work associated with this position is performed in a library/office setting.

  • Academic Deputy Head

    2 days ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support a vision as the Academic Deputy Head. This role develops and manages administrative functions, provides direction, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement new...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    2 days ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support a vision as the Academic Deputy Head. This role develops and manages administrative functions, provides direction, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement new...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support its vision as a premier collection, research, and education center. The Academic Deputy Head will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support its vision as a premier collection, research, and education center. The Academic Deputy Head will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support its vision as a premier collection, research, and education center. The Academic Deputy Head will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support its vision as a premier collection, research, and education center. The Academic Deputy Head will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of...

  • Academic Deputy Director

    3 days ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support its vision as a premier collection, research, and education center. The Academic Deputy Head will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of...

  • Academic Deputy Director

    3 days ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Title:Academic Deputy HeadJob Summary:The Association of Academic Museums & Galleries seeks a strategic leader to drive and support its vision as a premier collection, research, and education center. The Academic Deputy Head will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of...

  • Academic Development Head

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Job Title: Head, Academic DevelopmentAt the University of Cambridge, we are committed to academic excellence and the development of our students. As a key member of the Tutorial Office, you will play a leading role in supporting the Senior Tutor and Deputy Senior Tutor in their tutorial duties.Key Responsibilities:Manage and oversee the work of the Tutorial...

  • Academic Development Head

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Job Title: Head, Academic DevelopmentAt the University of Cambridge, we are committed to academic excellence and the development of our students. As a key member of the Tutorial Office, you will play a leading role in supporting the Senior Tutor and Deputy Senior Tutor in their tutorial duties.Key Responsibilities:Manage and oversee the work of the Tutorial...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Position Summary:A strategic leader who can drive and support a vision, the Deputy Director develops and manages the administrative functions, provides direction, develops and implements new initiatives, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations. In close partnership with the Chief Curator and reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director will act...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Position Summary:A strategic leader who can drive and support a vision, the Deputy Director develops and manages the administrative functions, provides direction, develops and implements new initiatives, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations. In close partnership with the Chief Curator and reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director will act...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Summary:A strategic leader is sought to drive and support a vision for the Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. The Deputy Director will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of ongoing operations.The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Chief Curator...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Job Summary:A strategic leader is sought to drive and support a vision for the Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. The Deputy Director will develop and manage administrative functions, provide direction, and implement new initiatives to ensure the effectiveness of ongoing operations.The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Chief Curator...

  • Head of Academic Personal and Professional Development

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Full time

    Job SummaryThe Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the development of outstanding collections and access to information for the Harvard community. As the Head of Humanities and Social Sciences Collection Development, you will be responsible for allocating and managing collections funds...

  • Head of Academic Personal and Professional Development

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Full time

    Job SummaryThe Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the development of outstanding collections and access to information for the Harvard community. As the Head of Humanities and Social Sciences Collection Development, you will be responsible for allocating and managing collections funds...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Position Summary:A strategic leader who can drive and support a vision, the Deputy Director develops and manages the administrative functions, provides direction, develops and implements new initiatives, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations. In close partnership with the Chief Curator and reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director will act...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Position Summary:A strategic leader who can drive and support a vision, the Deputy Director develops and manages the administrative functions, provides direction, develops and implements new initiatives, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations. In close partnership with the Chief Curator and reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director will act...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    6 days ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Position Summary:A strategic leader who can drive and support a vision, the Deputy Director develops and manages the administrative functions, provides direction, develops and implements new initiatives, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations. In close partnership with the Chief Curator and reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director will act...

  • Academic Deputy Head

    5 days ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time

    Position Summary:A strategic leader who can drive and support a vision, the Deputy Director develops and manages the administrative functions, provides direction, develops and implements new initiatives, and ensures the effectiveness of ongoing operations. In close partnership with the Chief Curator and reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director will act...