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Faculty Director for Libraries Information Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries
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Faculty Director for Libraries Information Technology
The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from experienced, visionary, and creative librarians to provide leadership and expertise in information technology services. The Head of the Libraries Information Technology Department has the title Faculty Director of Libraries Information Technology (LIT) and reports to the Associate Director for Administrative Services. The LIT department provides primary information technology services in support of the University Libraries’ mission and strategic plan. These technologies and services currently include the Libraries’ integrated library system, web servers, other servers, digital library initiatives, and more than 700 computers and associated peripherals in multiple campus locations. The faculty director, along with library and campus colleagues, will play a key role in developing strategies and future organizational structures to support next generation library services and resources. The successful candidate will have a strong theoretical understanding of the role of libraries in higher education. This position supervises a department of one FTE faculty, eight FTE technical staff, and student assistants and therefore must effectively plan and evaluate performance and provide mentoring so that employees can achieve personal and professional goals. A significant part of the responsibilities of this position includes research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Requirements for the position include:
- Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in library and information science or equivalent
- Five years of progressively responsible library information technology experience in an academic library
- Awareness of the latest developments in IT systems, standards, and trends as they relate to academic libraries
- Experience in supporting a vendor-provided integrated library management system
- Ability to solve problems and analyze and architect library technology frameworks in support of cross-unit library functions
- Ability to effectively develop and provide innovative services and facilitate change
- Significant supervisory experience that promotes teamwork among librarians and technical staff
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders
- Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.
Preferences include:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems or relevant degree
- Five or more years of experience in a research library information technology department
- Experience managing an Innovative Interfaces Millennium system and associated products
- Ability to effectively collaborate with campus stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
- Some programming knowledge
- Experience with securing outside funding for technology initiatives
- Evidence of achievement in research and creative work and service sufficient to merit tenure at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Appointment and Salary:
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Depending on demonstrated accomplishments in research, creative work, and service, appointment will be at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. The starting salary range is $85,000-$90,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by October 16, 2009. Application must be made online at www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 808261, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at: http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobLIT.htm. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
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Faculty Director for Libraries Information Technology
Position Summary:
The Faculty Director for Libraries Information Technology is a tenure-stream position reporting to the Associate Director for Administrative Services. The faculty director provides vision and implements creative information technology solutions in support of a comprehensive, responsive, and secure computing environment for the University Libraries. Duties include managing the Libraries Information Technology (LIT) Department, which provides primary information technology services in support of the University Libraries’ mission and strategic plan. These technologies and services currently include the Libraries’ integrated library system, web servers, other servers, digital library initiatives, and more than 700 computers and associated peripherals in multiple campus locations. The faculty director, along with library and campus colleagues, will play a key role in developing strategies and future organizational structures to support next-generation library services and resources. This position supervises a department of one FTE faculty, eight FTE technical staff, and student assistants and therefore must effectively plan and evaluate performance and provide mentoring so that employees can achieve personal and professional goals. A significant part of the responsibilities of this position includes research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the operation of library technology, including the departmental teams of technology and media services and a full range of library computing services including an Innovative Interfaces Millennium system, servers, web services, authentication, security, connectivity, telecommunications, media services, learning management systems, and end-user and workstation support
Create and articulate an evolving strategic vision for information technology in collaboration with Libraries Cabinet and Libraries Council
Foster a technical environment capable of supporting cross-unit library tasks requiring technology
Ensure development and encourage adoption of Libraries policy and procedures related to information technology
Promote a customer services climate for internal Libraries’ customers as well as the broader campus community
Provide leadership for and oversee the Libraries’ digital library program and institutional repository
Serve as primary liaison with campus Chief Technology Officer and Academic Technology offices and represent the Libraries as a member of the Instructional Computing Working Group (ICWG) and other groups
Liaise with information technology units in other schools and colleges, particularly those for which the Libraries maintains a branch facility
Supervise department of one FTE faculty, and eight FTE staff
Monitor and evaluate emerging trends in technology with an eye toward applicability in libraries
Play a key role in library and campus strategic planning related to information technology
Provide leadership in recommending and developing technology training for library employees
Serve as liaison to Innovative Interfaces and the Innovative Users Group
Contribute to and be highly active in local, consortia, regional, and national meetings to stay abreast of technology developments/trends
Take lead role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of disaster and business continuity plans and procedures for Libraries Information Technology and other departments
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