[Web4lib] Employment Opportunity

[Kimberly Kraus]

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Head of Library Information Technology & Systems

UMBC, an honors university in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks an innovative
librarian or information systems professional with understanding of
academic libraries to lead initiatives in information technology and to
oversee the Library’s computing systems and operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the Library in envisioning its Information Technology future and in
planning for that future.  Coordinate and advise various Library
Departments’ on their IT projects; initiate and manage some of these
projects; arrange and/or provide appropriate training for Library IT
projects. Oversee the management of the Library Computing Services
Department (http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/lcs/) which is responsible for
implementation and maintenance of Library computer workstations,
networking and computer security as well as web programming support for
the Library’s online services and projects. Work closely with the campus
Office of Information Technology (http://www.umbc.edu/oit/),
Communications Services (http://www.umbc.edu/commserv/), the academic
departments and other campus organizations to coordinate Library projects
and services with campus-wide systems and goals.  Represent the UMBC
Library’s information technology interests within the University System of
Maryland, especially through the University System of Maryland and
Affiliated Institutions (USMAI:  http://usmai.umd.edu/) consortium of
Libraries.  Maintain aptitude with current technologies necessary for
providing Library resources, services and digital projects in an online
environment; research and maintain awareness of emerging technologies and
advocate changes when appropriate. Report to the Director of the Library.

REQUIREMENTS:

ALA accredited MLS degree and demonstrated Information Technology
experience required.   Minimum 5 years of relevant, progressively
responsible experience, including management experience.   Demonstrated
leadership and administrative ability.   Solid record of devising, leading
and completing major information technology initiatives.   Ability to work
effectively with faculty, staff, students and administrators in a campus
and multicampus environment to advocate for Library interests and lead
projects to completion.  Customer service orientation.  Comprehensive
knowledge of current technology applicable to libraries.   Demonstrated
ability to think critically and analytically; strong written and verbal
communication skills.

DESIRABLE:

Web site development and database design abilities; experience with PHP
and MySQL or similar.  Professional library experience.  In-depth
knowledge of computer workstations, networking and computer security.

UMBC serves more than 9,400 undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students
through a full range of undergraduate programs in the physical and
biological sciences, social and behavioral sciences, engineering,
mathematics, information technology, humanities and visual and performing
arts, as well as 27 master's degree programs, 21 doctoral degree programs
and seven graduate certificate programs.  Located just outside Baltimore
and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under
dynamic leadership.  The University’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the
Library has led to investment in extensive technological development and
online resources (http://www.umbc.edu/library), complementing a superb
facility enlarged and renovated in 1995, and holding more than 975,000
volumes. For more information on UMBC see http://www.umbc.edu.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Position is a 12-month library faculty appointment at anticipated rank of
Librarian II or III. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications. Minimum salary: $62,000, comprehensive benefits. The
successful candidate will be expected to meet library and university
requirements for reappointment, promotion, and permanent status.


APPLICATIONS:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  For best
consideration, please respond by December 1, 2006. Send a letter of
application addressing position requirements and qualifications, a resume,
and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Larry
Wilt, Director of the Library, Library 353, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle,
Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 or aok at umbc.edu.

UMBC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Kimberly Kraus
Administrative Services Librarian
Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery
University of Maryland Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250
kkraus at umbc.edu  |  410.455.2356