[Web4lib] Vacancy Notice: Head of Library Systems Dept, University at Albany

[Laura B Cohen]

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PROFESSIONAL VACANCY NOTICE 

POSITION:  Head of Library Systems Department, SL-5

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The University at Albany Libraries seek a creative,
knowledgeable, dynamic administrator committed to service to academic
library users who will manage and provide leadership for the Library
Systems Department, consisting of 4.5 professionals and one secretary.
The successful candidate will: plan, implement and manage technology
based services of the Libraries including the Libraries' ILS (Ex Libris
ALEPH 500), an in-house server farm that hosts Web sites and related
applications, over 500 PCs and associated printers for public and staff,
and computer equipped classrooms; oversee daily operations and services,
working closely and collaboratively in a team-based environment and
bringing systems knowledge and experience to the advancement of library
goals in existing and new initiatives; represent the Libraries'
interests in respect to information technology on campus and within
SUNY; recommend technical standards, policies and new technological
initiatives; and plan hardware/software upgrades for the Libraries. He
or she is expected to work collaboratively with library faculty and
staff, with staff in ITS, the centralized campus computing and
networking support group, in order to manage joint projects, and with
other IT professionals on campus; to be professionally active, provide
vision for the department and the Libraries, and perform other duties
such as committee service. Must be able to inspire and lead an
experienced and hardworking staff in an ever changing and challenging
environment. Must be willing and able to assist with daily operations.
Reports to the Assistant Director, Division of Library Systems and
Technical Services.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:   A  Bachelor's degree and at least five
years progressively responsible library experience including managing an
automated library system and supervising personnel. Demonstrated
knowledge of computer hardware and software, networks, library
management systems, and PC desktop operating systems and networking
principles. Demonstrated commitment to user-centered service. Knowledge
of library operations. Evidence of successful management within an
information technology department or team and of strong interpersonal,
analytical, organizational  and problem solving skills. Demonstrated
skill in planning, budgeting, managing for results, and overseeing
hardware and software applications in a networked environment.
Demonstrated ability to shape vision and goals for the department and to
relate them to library and university goals. Demonstrated knowledge of
best practices and current trends in the application of technology to
libraries and higher education and knowledge of Unix (Solaris), Windows
(XP, 2003, 2003 server), web applications, database management, website
hosting, servers and server farms, MARC and OCLC. Strong written and
oral English communication skills. Applicants must address in their
applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse
population and to demonstrate leadership.  Preferred: Graduate degree in
librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent
at time of appointment.  Academic library experience; advanced degree in
a related field, working knowledge of Oracle, ILLiad, ERes, ALEPH 500,
SFX; and, programming ability.  All finalists will be asked to submit
official transcripts and to present on a specific topic to all library
personnel.  

TERMS & BENEFITS -  Calendar year appointment and tenure-track position;
sick leave and annual leave at 1.25 days each per month; health
insurance; dental, vision and prescription coverage.  TIAA/CREF or New
York State Employees' Retirement available (employee contribution rate
3%).

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL, IF POSSIBLE, TO:  azrl at uamail.albany.edu
or to Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee, Library Personnel Officer, University at
Albany Libraries - LI 111, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York
12222.

DEADLINE - The application deadline May 18, 2006.  Please include the
names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references in addition to
your resume and cover letter. 

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, SUNY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Albany's University Libraries are among the top 100 research libraries
in the United States.  They are a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at the University, serving a campus community of 16,000
full-time and part-time students and 2,300 faculty and staff and a
broader regional, national and international community.   The Libraries
employ a dynamic and knowledgeable staff of 124 FTE and 300 part-time
student assistants to provide excellent services to a campus community
that makes heavy demands on these services.  Collections total over 2
million cataloged volumes and the Libraries offer a full spectrum of
resources, from rare books and manuscripts to electronic resources.
Librarians work closely with teaching faculty to offer user education
and information literacy instruction.  The University Library on the
main campus is a 175,000 square feet, 4 story building.  It contains
several fully-networked library classrooms and laboratories, a 60 seat
computer user room, a large networked reference area, and an interactive
media center. 

The Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library on the Rockefeller College campus
serves the graduate schools of Criminal Justice, Public Administration,
Social Welfare and Information Science and Policy.  The Science Library,
opened in September 1999 on the main campus, houses the Science Library,
the M. E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, and
the Libraries' Preservation Department.

The University Libraries are fully automated, offering an extensive
array of electronic and networked resources and Web-accessible services.
Minerva, the Libraries' Web-based catalog, contains information on all
cataloged holdings and is Internet accessible.  The Libraries are
members of the Association of Research Libraries and The Center for
Research Libraries.  Additional information about the University at
Albany Libraries is available at: (http:/library.albany.edu). 
 
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER.

______________________________
Laura B. Cohen
Library Web Administrator
LI-140 University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Voice: 518-442-3492
Fax: 518-442-3088