Archives and Special Collections Director
2 days ago
We invite applications for the exciting opportunity to become the Director of Archives and Special Collections at Harvard University. As a seasoned professional, you will bring your expertise and passion to enhance discovery of and access to archives and special collections through new digital platforms and services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of archives and special collections and make a lasting impact on the academic enterprise.
About the Role
As the successful candidate, you will lead a team of professionals dedicated to digitization, stewardship of born-digital content, and metadata and systems support for stakeholders in Harvard University Archives and Houghton Library. Your experience will enable you to help create a collaborative culture and communities of practice across Harvard Library's AASC portfolio. Additionally, you will participate in strategic efforts to re-imagine and implement an interoperable environment for access and discovery systems that are easy to use for both staff and researchers.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy and roadmap for TSASC in partnership with stakeholders across Harvard Library* Collaborate with stakeholders within AASC and across Harvard Library to create and align methods of prioritization for services within a newly reorganized structure; communicate regularly with stakeholders the unit's work and status on projects* Oversee programmatic and user-driven digitization initiatives to enhance access to archives and special collections for a global audience, with a focus on Harvard Library's initiatives to highlight narratives from diverse perspectives and underrepresented groups* Establish scalable infrastructure and capacity to steward born-digital content with a focus on providing mediated and un-mediated access in physical and virtual reading room environments* Partner with colleagues across Harvard Library to help re-imagine and implement an interoperable environment for access and discovery systems that are easy to use for both staff and researchers* Participate in Harvard Library working groups and national professional organizations, staying abreast of emerging trends, standards, and best practices* Lead and manage a team consisting of 7 FTE, overseeing day-to-day operations of unit including a free scanning program, programmatic and project digitization, stewardship of born-digital content, metadata consultation services, and service ownership for existing and emerging systems supporting archives and special collections
Requirements and Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- * Master's degree in Library Science, Archives Management, or a related field* 5 or more years' professional experience with digital projects, collections, or services* 2 or more years' experience managing and supporting staff* Demonstrated success developing and implementing strategies and workflows in a complex environment with many stakeholders and numerous competing priorities* Expertise in library and archives metadata standards, systems interoperability, born-digital stewardship, and/or user experience design* Passion for enabling access to cultural heritage collections through emerging technologies, balancing innovation with sustainability and long-term costs of stewardship* Strong project management experience, written and verbal communication, and leadership skills* Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and anti-racism* Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information* Capacity to thrive in an environment of change
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you can expect a competitive salary range of $87,700 - $150,900, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, tuition assistance programs, professional development opportunities, and commuting and transportation perks.
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