Head of Library Systems
(Supervising Programmer-Analyst)
Job posting P12-29075
The University at Albany Libraries seek a creative, knowledgeable, dynamic Head of Library Systems who is committed to service to academic library users and provides vision and direction for library IT operations including: the Libraries' ILS (Ex Libris ALEPH 500); design and technical aspects of the Libraries’ Web site; an in-house server farm that hosts Web sites and related applications; computers and associated peripherals for public and staff; and computer-equipped classrooms.
- Coordinates, manages, mentors, and provides leadership for the Library Systems Department consisting of 5 professionals as well as student assistants
- Integrates systems knowledge and experience into the advancement of the Libraries’ goals through existing and new initiatives
- Recommends technical standards, policies, and new technological initiatives
- Plans hardware/software upgrades for the Libraries
- Collaborates with other library units in planning, supporting, and managing technology-based services, such as Serials Solutions resource linking, EBSCO Discovery Service, Ares reserve management system, and ILLiad resource sharing management system
- Participates in planning and management within the Division
- Reports to the Associate Director, Technical Services and Library Systems
The successful candidate will fulfill an important partnership role with campus Information Technology Services (ITS) and participate in University-wide initiatives such as an institutional repository; be professionally active; provide vision for the department and the Libraries; and perform other duties such as committee service.
For qualification requirements and application instructions, go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=35087
Application deadline: December 12, 2012
