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[Auld, Skip]

ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY is a dynamic agency of county
government providing access to high quality educational, cultural and
recreational information services and resources.  This vision is
realized through skilled information professionals who proactively aid
customers in identifying, evaluating and accessing information essential
to fostering self-discovery and personal learning.  We provide our
customers a wide range of materials in current and emerging formats,
informational programs, e-services and community facilities that enhance
the quality of life for our customers and our community.  This library
system, consisting of a Central Library, eight branches, a law library,
and outreach services, serves a population of 284,000 in the Richmond,
Virginia metropolitan area, two hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the
Virginia beaches, and Washington, D.C.

The ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES is responsible for
designing and developing Web pages for the Library's Web presence;
creating and delivering continuing education workshops on library
technology trends, library applications as available on the local
integrated online system, and office automation applications as they
apply to the library staff and use by the general public; providing
support of library equipment, software, and local area networks;
developing and enhancing the technology skills of subordinates and
co-workers; preparing statistical reports as requested; answering
inquiries regarding equipment and software; carrying out research for
Library Administration; directing up to four subordinate staff
supporting internal library e-mail applications; repairing and replacing
hardware and software; producing pre-defined reports; and taking charge
of the department in the absence of the Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS:  Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited
library science program or equivalent combination of training and
experience. Considerable knowledge of theories and principles of library
science; considerable knowledge of library automation concepts and
workflow, including circulation, reference, cataloging, and materials
purchasing procedures; considerable understanding of computer networking
principles, both local and wide-area networks; considerable knowledge of
Web page design, and experience in use of Web page development tools;
considerable knowledge of building and site preparation related to
automation, networking, and telecommunications equipment; considerable
skill in using common library machines; considerable skill in using
library automated systems; considerable knowledge of modern business
management and human resource management principles; considerable
knowledge of program planning and execution; considerable skill in
creating and delivering technology workshops to the staff and public;
considerable skill in communicating effectively with people of varying
backgrounds and ages. Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required.

HOW TO APPLY:  Once the position is posted on the County's Web site in
mid-July, applicants must complete a Chesterfield County application,
which may be requested from: Chesterfield County; Human Resource
Management Department; 9901 Lori Road; P.O. Box 40; Chesterfield, VA
23832; (804) 748-1551 or may be downloaded from
http://www.chesterfield.gov/humanresourcesmanagement/joblist.asp. Salary
range is $40,531 - $69,212.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  During the ALA Conference June 25-29, contact
Frank Bridge, Technology Management Administrator, at (804) 690-6703.
All other times, contact him at (804) 748-1980 or
bridgef at chesterfield.gov.


Hampton (Skip) Auld
Assistant Director
Chesterfield County Public Library
9501 Lori Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832-0297
Phone: (804) 748-1767
Fax: (804) 751-4679
Email:  auldh at chesterfield.gov
Website: http://library.chesterfield.gov




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