Job Announcement

[Lesley Williams]

This announcement has been cross posted to several lists. Please excuse 
the duplication


MANAGER, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

 The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is seeking an experienced and 
dynamic individual to fill this upper level management position.  This 
individual is responsible for coordinating the design, implementation, 
integration and daily operations of the Librarys automation and 
communication systems, including the Librarys Innovative Interfaces 
Automation System, Local Area Network, Internet access, cable television 
applications, e-mail, telecommunication systems and related evolving 
systems. 

* Supervises the Automation Services Section (which includes a Lan 
Administrator, Automation Services Supervisor and two Computer 
Technicians) and provides managerial and technical support for the cable 
television consortium located at the Library.

* Provides collaborative leadership in the ongoing development and 
implementation of the librarys technologies plan; consults with library 
staff, community agencies and organizations and the public to assist in 
the services that expand and enhance access to information.

* Devises training materials and technical support manuals; provides 
collaborative training and orientation for library staff and the public. 
* Participates in the development of the Librarys electronic publishing 
program and assumes a role in creating information in electronic form.


Position requires: Bachelor of Science degree with a major in 
computer-related field and a minimum of three years experience in 
supervising a technical unit.  However, other combinations of formal 
education, computer related certification and/or experience will be 
considered in lieu of the specified degree.

* Must demonstrate knowledge of public library services and the 
application of technology in a public library environment.  Must be a 
visionary who, in cooperation with other staff, seeks innovative uses of 
technology to further the Librarys service goals.

* Requires current knowledge and experience in daily operations of 
computer systems and LANs, in integrating complex systems, in developing 
and maintaining Internet services (including the Librarys web site), and 
in selecting and maintaining hardware.

* Must be skillful in using Microsoft software and Windows and UNIX 
operating systems.  Experience with library automation systems desirable. 
Prefer work experience in a library setting. 



The salary range for this position is $39,334-55,067 annually plus 
health/dental benefits, 4 weeks annual vacation, retirement plan, etc.  
Apply in writing to Bill Galaway, Associate Executive Librarian/Library 
Services Coordinator, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, 
Arlington Heights, IL  60004, by May 15, 1996.