[Web4lib] Position Announcement: Syracuse University: Associate University Librarian for Digital Programs and Systems

[Tom Keays]

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Syracuse University Library

Associate University Librarian for Digital Programs and Systems

OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Associate Dean/Deputy University Librarian,
administers all aspects of Syracuse University Libraries' (SUL)
digital initiatives as well as computing and network operations
including desktop support, digital programs, systems and servers, ILS
system (Voyager) support, Web interfaced services. Oversees activities
in both production, and research and development areas; provides
leadership in library technology and digital library development and
implementation; coordinates major technology and digital activities of
libraries to support responsive and innovative services to users,
including the online catalog and open URL linking and metadata based
and federated searching technologies.

Serves as member of the Associate Dean's senior administrative team.
Serves as the Library's primary liaison with campus Information
Technology Services. Participates on local, regional and national
committees related to library technology. Supervises staff in the
Library's Digital Programs and Systems department. Represents SUL
Libraries as primary contact with executives of major vendors of our
library products. Develops strategies for deployment and recommend
emerging trends new technologies for the libraries.

Collaborates in strategic planning, policy formulation, setting of
Library priorities, and budget allocation.  Develops, implements, and
evaluates strategies to best carry out the Library's mission.
Articulates and implements a vision of the Library as central to the
teaching and research mission of the University by ensuring continuous
improvement of Library technical, digital and information management
services. Exercises collaborative and innovative leadership in
directing the evolution, development and management of both
traditional and new modes of information access with emphasis on the
expansion of digital Library services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Library's
information technology infrastructure, including, but not limited to:
    - The Library's online integrated system (Endeavor's Voyager)
    - Electronic resource management and delivery
    - Emerging digital initiatives
    - Coordination of Metadata
* Oversees the Digital Programs and Systems Department
* Administers the operations and personnel budget of over $ 2 million
* Develops and recommends to Senior administration computing use
polices and procedures for problem resolution and ongoing support for
a complex computing environment
* Assigns and oversees technology and digital projects for successful completion
* Recommends new products and services and conducts research into
emerging products and technologies
* Identifies training needs and works with the Library's Staff
Development Specialist and others to provide training
* Represents the Library and negotiates with vendors
* Fosters positive Library relations with the University community and
promotes the University's commitment to diversity
* Collaborates with library staff, faculty, students, and central
university computing to develop and ensure high quality and responsive
enterprise-wide digital library support
* Keeps abreast of developments affecting the Library, including
emerging trends in scholarly communication, information technology and
Library technical and digital services
* Contributes to the development of effective consortial relations at
local, regional, national and international levels
* Contributes to Syracuse University Library's national leadership
role through scholarly publications and presentations and
participation in the work of professional organizations

Education and Experience

Graduate degree in information science or technology or librarianship
from an ALA accredited program, 5 years of management or
administrative experience in an academic library or research setting
computing environment or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.

* Demonstrated excellent administrative, planning, leadership,
analytical, and communication skills commensurate with the significant
responsibilities of this position
* Ability to take a broad view/perspective of library and university issues
* Track record of developing collaborative projects among various
library and campus units
* Demonstrated creativity in the application of emerging technologies
* Experience working with vendors and external funding agencies
* A record of commitment to professional development
* Enthusiasm for working in a challenging, dynamic, complex environment
* Experience in establishing priorities and seeing projects through to
completion
* Commitment to excellence in service

Environment:

Syracuse University, founded in 1870, is an independent Research II
University and a member of the Association of American Universities.
Its thirteen schools and colleges include a number of nationally
ranked programs and serve a population of over 10,000 undergraduate
and 5,600 graduate and law students. The Syracuse University Library
comprises a large central library and five branch libraries serving a
diverse community including 800 faculty and many visiting researchers.

The libraries hold almost 3,000,000 volumes, with significant special
collections, and extensive electronic resources. The Library's annual
budget is $10.7 million. The Library has a staff of approximately 46
librarians and 135 support staff. The Library is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, and national and regional
consortia. It is committed to the development of digital resources and
is working actively to initiate new digital programs. Library staff
members are committed to providing excellent and responsive services
to a culturally and racially diverse campus.

Syracuse is located in the center of New York State within reach of
New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto. Local cultural
opportunities include a symphony orchestra, jazz festival, chamber
music society, nationally recognized art museum, and an Equity
theater, along with excellent opportunities for sports and recreation
nearby.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The University's
generous benefits package includes an 11% contribution to TIAA/CREF,
health and dental plans, tuition remission, adoption assistance,
insurance, and other work/life options and benefits. The University
offers a guaranteed mortgage-assistance program in targeted
neighborhoods. More information can be found on the Department of
Human Resources website at <http://humanresources.syr.edu/benefits/>.

Contact:

Syracuse University requires that you complete an online application.
To complete an online application through the Internet, please go to
www.sujobopps.com. Applicants should attach both a cover letter and
resume with the application and include the names of three
professional references.

Applications received by November 6, 2006 will receive first consideration.