Associate Director Information Technology

[Sophia Stone]

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

With visionary leadership and a staff focused on achievement, the North
Carolina State University Libraries has earned a national reputation for

client-centered services, digital library initiatives, and a commitment
to defining the future of academic librarianship.  The Libraries invites

applications and nominations for Associate Director for Information
Technology, a position that has a key leadership role in shaping and
guiding the vision for a library in which computing and networked
resources are transforming the delivery of both information and
services.

Responsibilities
Leads, administers and coordinates a staff of 15 librarians and 16
technical professional and support staff. Has administrative
responsibility for the Systems Department, Digital Library Initiatives
Department, and NC LIVE, a statewide initiative to share electronic
resources. Reviews and sets direction for the Libraries’ information
technology environment and services.  Develops proposals and manages
multi-million dollar information technology budgets and expenditures.
Collaborates with information technology and distance education
colleagues at NC State to shape the network infrastructure for time- and

location-independent access. Works closely with counterparts within the
Triangle Research Libraries Network and represents the Libraries in
state, regional, and national organizations. Member of senior management

team reporting to Vice Provost and Director of Libraries.

Qualifications
Required: Significant and appropriate education and experience in
information technology with increasingly responsible assignments.
Leadership, management experience and administrative ability, including
budget planning and management, strategic thinking and planning, and
personnel management. A record of successful implementation and
management of emerging technologies. Knowledge of  information
technology trends and applications, and of scholarly communication
patterns.  Ability to work effectively with staff, colleagues, faculty
and students in a team environment; ability to encourage creativity and
innovation.  Preferred: ALA-accredited MLS. Relevant information
technology experience in an academic research library.

Librarians have academic status without tenure or rank.  Benefits
include:  26 days’ vacation, 12 days sick leave; health insurance
(comprehensive major medical or HMO), and state, TIAA/CREF or other
retirement options.  Additional and optional dental, life, disability,
deferred compensation, and legal plans are available.

Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience, minimum $80,000

Position available immediately.  Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.  To apply,
send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional
references to:  Wendy L. Scott, Office of Personnel Services; Box 7111,
NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC  27695-7111

Full vacancy announcement available at the Libraries web site:
www.lib.ncsu.edu/libraries/personnel/jobs
North Carolina State University is dedicated to equality of opportunity
within its community.