Associate Director for Global Studies

• Oversight for collection development of international materials across NYPL’s research libraries, from countries outside the U.S., as well as diaspora communities, by providing strategic direction, alignment around our institutional goals, and supporting collaboration across the Library

• And communicate the strategic importance of international collecting for NYPL and the academic, popular, and diaspora communities we serve

• The depth and breadth of NYPL’s historic collections, both the general and special collections, the extent of collaborative agreements, and opportunities for further coordinated collecting

• Our internal partnerships and collaboration across the Library for international collections, as well as with strategic partners

• Build working relationships with the Global Studies team
• Meet key NYPL internal partners and stakeholders in BookOps and the research centers
• Gain an understanding of the Library’s strategic initiatives 
• Meet global studies leaders at ReCAP, CUNY, and MaRLI partner libraries

• Understand the scope of NYPL’s international collecting program
• Meet with key vendors and other external stakeholders, especially CUNY faculty

• Maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with selectors, curators and collection leadership in the research centers, as well as with education, programming, and exhibitions teams
• Collaborate with BookOps colleagues, vendors, and ReCAP partners to improve workflows for acquisition and processing of international materials, including ReCAP’s collaborative collection development efforts
• They should have a clear sense of the near- and long-term roadmap for international collections at NYPL, and a broader understanding of their leadership role

• Manage a growing team of area studies curators developing international collections in print, e-resources, and special collections
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues across the Library in public service and special collections departments to develop and promote international collections
• Collaborate with peers among the ReCAP partners (Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and Yale) to advance the Library’s strategic goals around coordinated collection development
• Manage approval plans and vendors for materials from Western Europe, China, and South Asia
• Establish vision, priorities, and guidelines for the ongoing work of the Global Studies team, including the transition from print to electronic
• Coordinate with education, public service, programming, and exhibitions departments on outreach and interpretation for international collections
• Collaborate with partners in the Special Collections Processing and BookOps Cataloging departments on approaches to processing materials in languages other than English 
• Foster greater understanding of collection development tools and vendors to empower staff across the Library in building international collections
• Manage collections budgets and work closely with the Library’s Development team, curators and other stakeholders on fundraising initiatives and managing grants
• Utilize data and assessment to support evidence-based changes to collections and services, including the development of new services and collecting areas
• Develop and support staff, fostering inclusion, professional growth, and a collaborative culture
• Represent NYPL nationally and internationally in consortia and conferences, advancing its role as a leader in global studies
• Perform other related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of professional and relevant library experience in area studies collection development
• 7+ years supervisory experience
• Experience in budget management
• Experience in donor relations and stewardship

• Demonstrated expertise with collection development practices, especially for non-English language materials, in an academic or research library setting
• Reading and writing knowledge of additional languages relevant to the library’s holdings
• Strong leadership skills, including negotiation and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, resolve complex problems and promote productive teamwork
• Significant problem-solving, decision-making, analytical and creative thinking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Successfully demonstrated commitment to excellence in public service
• Capacity to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment

• Manages a strong and growing team of five experienced area-studies curators
• Manages annual budget of approximately $4 million

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• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems 
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

• Office

• Travel to NYPL sites as needed