Associate Director For Research & Scholarly Services

Associate Director for Research & Scholarly ServicesSmithsonian Libraries and ArchivesJob Location: Washington, D.C.Apply By: 5/30/2024Date Created: ********

The Associate Director (Research & Scholarly Services) is responsible for leading Smithsonian's Institutions (SI) 21 research libraries which provide pan-institutional research and collections services. The position will direct staff to select and manage nearly 3 million SLA print and electronic collections and other resources held by the Research & Scholarly Services (RSS).In this position, you will be:Performing the full range of supervisory personnel functions for Research & Scholarly Services library staff. Oversees the establishment of goals, articulation of priorities, development of schedules and checklists, and the assignment of tasks.Develops policies, procedures, and workflows that will achieve these goals and regularly reviews department success in meeting mission, objectives, and goals.Interprets trends and assesses impacts of trends in library services initiatives. Makes recommendations on the development of innovative programs and initiatives and supports traditional services as appropriate.Oversees the budget for SLA Research & Scholarly Services. Manages annual federal, trust, endowment, and gift budgets of approximately $7M for department budgets are managed and expensed within SI guidelines and policies.