Position vacancy - Director of Automation and Technology, Alliance , Library System
Lori Bell
lbell at darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us
Tue Jun 27 00:36:28 EDT 2000
DIRECTOR OF AUTOMATION/TECHNOLOGY - This position offers an exciting and
challenging opportunity for a professional interested in all aspects
of library technology! The Alliance Library System (ALS), a
multi-type system serving 286 public, special/corporate,
academic and school district libraries in a 14,008 square
mile area, seeks a creative, energetic, public-service oriented individual
with administrative and technology interest/background and
experience to work out of the Pekin Service Center serving the
entire system area.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* An innovative, creative, visionary, and energetic leader who is a
self-starter
* Ability to work in a collaborative team environment as both a team
leader and a team
member
* Flexible with a high tolerance for ambiguity
* Skills in managing multiple projects, including the ability to delegate
* Ability to achieve consensus among diverse multitype library membership
* Broad knowledge of LIBRARY technology applications and experience in
implementation
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to express oneself
effectively in writing and orally
* Demonstrated personnel and project management skills
DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES
* The Director of Automation/Technology serves as an administrative member
of the ALS professional staff directly responsible for:
*Strategic and Operational planning and evaluation
* Budgeting
* Grant writing and implementation
* Supervision of agency Automation and Technology staff
* Continuing Education (CE Planning for technology training, in consort
with the CE
team)
* Delivery of training via a variety of methods/techniques
*Work in a de-centralized team environment with the Director of
Information Services/Delivery and the Director of the Resource
Sharing Alliance to coordinate technological telecommunications and
resource sharing functions
* Provide leadership in the area of technology for the system agency and
the ALS member libraries
* Coordinate the system agencys internal technology and infrastructure
needs (wide area network on Windows NT with voice, data, and
videoconferencing capabilities)
* Coordinate web site design and development
* Consult with ALS members on all aspects of technology, including
networks
* Monitor technology trends and develop projects and grants to keep ALS
and its member
libraries on the cutting edge of technological innovation
* Professional development through attendance and participation in
regional, statewide, and national meetings, conferences, and
training activities
* Serve as a regional, statewide, and national resource in the technology
arena
* Facilitate special initiatives including the Illinois Century Network
(ICN) and the Gates Initiative
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have a Masters Degree in Library Science,
Masters Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent background,
experience, and interest. The position requires valid
Illinois drivers license and involves considerable driving/travel.
Salary is negotiable depending upon candidates qualifications,
education, and experience. An excellent benefit package is
included.
Review of applications will begin July 15, 2000 and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be conducted at the
ALA Annual Conference. Send resume, letter of
application, and names and addresses of three references to:
Lynne Jones, Executive Assistant, Alliance Library System,
845 Brenkman Drive, Pekin, IL 61554. (309) 353-4110.
ALS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For
more information on the Alliance Library System visit our
web site at www.rsa.lib.il.us
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