What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Special Collections position at Hofstra University?
Qualifications
ALA -accredited master’s degree in library and information science required. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience working with special collections or archives. Supervisory or program management experience. Demonstrated understanding of best practices in community-centered collection development and management. Experience with digital curation and preservation. Knowledge of metadata standards used in archives and special collections. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in the humanities or social sciences preferred. Experience with donor cultivation, fundraising, and grant writing. Knowledge of Long Island and New York history.
ALA -accredited master’s degree in library and information science required. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience working with special collections or archives. Supervisory or program management experience. Demonstrated understanding of best practices in community-centered collection development and management. Experience with digital curation and preservation. Knowledge of metadata standards used in archives and special collections. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in the humanities or social sciences preferred. Experience with donor cultivation, fundraising, and grant writing. Knowledge of Long Island and New York history.