Bruce Heterick
About Bruce Heterick
Bruce Heterick is the Senior Vice President of Open Collections and Infrastructure at ITHAKA, where he has worked since 2019. He previously held the position of Vice President for Outreach and Participation Services at JSTOR for 19 years and has over thirty years of experience in the higher education and library sectors.
Current Role at ITHAKA
Bruce Heterick serves as the Senior Vice President of Open Collections & Infrastructure at ITHAKA, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he focuses on developing and managing open collections and infrastructure initiatives that support educational institutions and libraries. His work is based in New York, NY, where he contributes to ITHAKA's mission of advancing the effectiveness of higher education.
Previous Experience at JSTOR
Before joining ITHAKA, Bruce Heterick worked at JSTOR for 19 years, from 2000 to 2019. He held the position of Vice President, Outreach & Participation Services, where he was responsible for overseeing library outreach and access services on a global scale. His leadership in this role contributed to enhancing JSTOR's engagement with educational institutions and libraries.
Educational Background
Bruce Heterick earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, where he studied Marketing from 1987 to 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management from the same institution, which he completed from 1981 to 1985. His educational foundation has supported his extensive career in higher education and library services.
Professional Involvement and Contributions
Bruce Heterick is actively involved in several professional organizations. He is a member of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) and has previously served on the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) board, where he held the position of Chair. He has also contributed to the UKSG Editorial Committee and has written and presented extensively on information management issues.
Career History and Leadership Roles
Bruce Heterick has over thirty years of experience in the higher education and library communities. Prior to his tenure at JSTOR, he held senior management positions at The Faxon Company and Blackwells. He also served as the executive director of SunGard SCT’s higher education consulting practice before joining JSTOR in 1999. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Trustees for the Barrington (RI) Public Library and is currently on the Dean’s Advisory Committee for the libraries at Virginia Tech.