Library Senior Manager Philanthropic Entity
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Job Description
Major Tasks
Role & Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for the librarys development phase ensuring alignment with the King Salman Foundations goals and values.
- Review and detail the librarys identity mission and longterm objectives as a center for cultural preservation research and public access.
- Build and lead a team of experts including archivists librarians digitization specialists and project managers to achieve project milestones.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Conduct a thorough assessment of existing collections identifying and locating Kings documents manuscripts books artifacts and other materials scattered across private holdings institutions and individuals.
- Facilitate the acquisition and consolidation of these collections into the Royal Library ensuring legal and ethical compliance.
- Plan and establish partnerships with other libraries archives and institutions to negotiate loans donations or shared custody agreements for relevant materials.
Digitization and Preservation
- Oversee the design and execution of a digitization initiative to preserve and provide global access to the collection ensuring adherence to the highest archival standards.
- Develop and implement preservation protocols for physical and digital materials safeguarding the collections longevity and integrity.
- Identify and deploy appropriate technologies software and workflows for cataloging metadata creation and digital access.
Infrastructure Development
- Work with architects designers and technical consultants to plan and oversee the creation of the physical library space including reading rooms storage facilities and public exhibition areas.
- Develop a robust digital library platform that allows researchers and the public to access digitized materials securely and efficiently.
- Plan funding and resources for infrastructure needs including equipment software and facilities.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary ambassador for the library building relationships with stakeholders including academic institutions governmental bodies cultural organizations and the general public.
- Present regular progress reports to the KSF & KSCC Boards ensuring transparency and accountability.
Public Programs and Outreach
- Develop an initial framework for public engagement programs including exhibitions lectures workshops and publications to promote awareness and appreciation of the librarys mission.
- Establish partnerships with schools universities and cultural organizations to integrate the librarys resources into educational initiatives.
- Lay the groundwork for future public access policies balancing the needs of researchers students and general audiences.
Qualifications Required
Advanced degree in Library and Information Science Archival Studies Museum Studies History or a related field. A PhD is preferred but not required.
Years of experience
7 years of experience
Required Skills
- Exceptional leadership and teambuilding skills; ability to inspire and manage a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong project management skills including planning budgeting and risk assessment.
- Expertise in digital library systems metadata standards (e.g. MARC Dublin Core) and preservation technologies.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and represent the library at the highest levels.
- Deep appreciation for cultural heritage and the role of libraries in fostering education research and public engagement.
Employment Type
Full Time
