Position - AUL for Systems and Networked Information

[Jim Campbell]

            UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LIBRARY

                    FACULTY OPENING

Associate University Librarian for Systems and Networked
Information



POSITION TITLE:

     The University of Virginia Library invites applications for
the position of Associate University Librarian for Systems and
Networked Information.  The Library is seeking a leader to
expand our successful information technology programs through
planning for, developing and implementing the most current
technology, effective team building, and a strong emphasis on
customer service.

ENVIRONMENT:

     The University of Virginia Library is a leader in developing
the digital library, with electronic centers focussed on e-texts,
digital images, social sciences data, geographical information,
music and media, and rare books and manuscripts.  The centers
are featured on the Library's homepage
(http://www.lib.virginia.edu). The Library will migrate from
NOTIS to SIRSI during 1996.  The technological environment
presently includes several Unix file servers, several Novell
Netware file servers, a networked system of CD-ROM's, two
electronic classrooms, over 300 workstations for users and staff,
and an active program of developing WWW resources.   The
Library works in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced
Technology in the Humanities and with other departments on
many faculty research projects. The University Library system
consists of ten libraries, with independent libraries for health
sciences, law, and business.  The libraries serve 11,000
undergraduates, 6,000 graduate students and  1,600 teaching
faculty.  The Library is a resource library for the Virtual Library
of Virginia (VIVA), a state consortium of academic libraries
sharing electronic resources.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

       The Associate University Librarian for Systems and
Networked Information is a member of the Library's
management team, with particular responsibility for shaping and
achieving an ambitious vision for deploying technology in
support of teaching and research at the University.  Reporting to
the University Librarian, the Associate University Librarian
provides leadership and direction in the planning, development,
coordination, and operational support for information technology
and telecommunications activities library-wide.  The Associate
University Librarian manages a staff of three professional
librarians, three professional computing positions, and two
support positions and  coordinates the Library's six electronic
centers and a decentralized program for developing WWW
resources, which are integrated within user service areas. The
Systems and Networked Information Division supports the
in-house operation of SIRSI; specifies, installs and maintains
workstations and other information technology and 
telecommunications equipment library-wide; provides network
administration, and oversees technical aspects of providing
access to both local and remote networked information resources. 
The division coordinates and trains computer support personnel
in each library department and participates in a library-wide
training program that emphasizes technology. The Associate
University Librarian collaborates with systems personnel at the
University and with colleagues at other VIVA libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

     The successful candidate will possess a  master's degree
or higher in a relevant field, preferably an ALA accredited MLS;
an understanding of and commitment to the role of technology in
research libraries; a demonstrated understanding of the
technology for developing Internet and other networked-based
information services and cooperative systems; proven ability to
lead in a rapidly-changing environment; successful experience in
managing information technology and networks; ability to work
collegially with colleagues and users; excellent communication
and planning skills; commitment to customer-service and quality
management; and (preferred) experience with NOTIS and/or
SIRSI, Unix, and local area networks.

BENEFITS AND SALARY: General faculty status, 22 days
vacation, generous sick leave, group health insurance, retirement
plans, and research leave.  Salary: $60,000 or higher, depending
on qualifications. 

Applications received by March 1 will receive first
consideration.  Send letter of application, resume, and a list of
references to:

Gail Oltmanns
Director, Library Human Resources
Alderman Library
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22903-2498