Position Vacancy

[Frances McCraw]

This position is being cross-posted.

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
PERRY LIBRARY

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT HEAD:  Perry Library invites applications and nominations
for the position of Head of Systems Development.  Reporting to the University
Librarian, this position provides leadership for initiatives with emerging
technologies; supervises a staff of four, including one librarian and three
support staff; manages the operation of the library management system (III) and
the system administration of the Library
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?s additional servers; supervises the
program of support for public use microcomputers and office automation;
identifies equipment to be ordered in cooperation with the Library Business
Office; supervises the development of the Library?s Web presence; acts as
project manager for selected technology projects and as technology expert in a
team?based environment; serves as the Library?s technical liaison with the
university campus; and participates in the collection development program.

QUALIFICATIONS:  REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS or computer-related degree; at
least 3 years library experience; working knowledge of ILS; working knowledge of
current practices and developing trends in library automation/emerging
technologies; demonstrated ability to design/implement new technology
initiatives in an evolving digital environment; working knowledge of application
software, networking, and desktop computing; demonstrated experience with
Windows NT and/or Unix, web development tools and knowledge of Web standards;
familiarity with multimedia applications for digitizing text, audio and video;
managerial skills including supervisory, analytic and problem-solving abilities;
excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; combination of
initiative and ability to succeed in a cross-functional team environment;
successful project management experience; commitment to service ; evidence of
creative application of information technologies to meet user needs.
PREFERRED: Experience with programming languages such as Perl.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:   $45,000 minimum.  Good benefits package.

LOCATION: Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with an
enrollment of 18,500 and is one of the nation?s leaders in distance learning.
You can find out more about the university at http://www.odu.edu and more about
the library at http://www.lib.odu.edu.  The campus is located in Norfolk,
Virginia, designated recently by Money Magazine as the most livable large
city-metropolitan area in the South.

DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin on June 19, 2000 and continue until
the position is filled. Details are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs.
Candidates selected for interview will be asked to give a 10 minute presentation
on a relevant topic.

CONTACT: Send a letter of application addressing your ability to meet position
qualifications, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses of three references to: Dr. Carole Kiehl, Chair, Systems Development
Head Search Committee, Old Dominion University Library, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 ;
e-mail: ckiehl at odu.edu.  Phone: (757)683-4141

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and
    requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986