[Web4lib] JOB: Manager (Digital Technology and Interface Services) Univ. of Maryland

[Janet Evander]

Hello All,

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people should follow the application instructions at the bottom of the
announcement.

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University of Maryland Libraries

Title:         Manager (Digital Technology and Interface Services) (#102653)
Category:      Exempt Staff, Full-time (12-month Appointment)
Department:   Information Technology Division
Salary:      Commensurate with qualifications and experience;
comprehensive benefits


Responsibilities:  The Digital Technology and Interface Services (DTIS)
Manager leads and manages a team that is responsible for designing and
administering the UM Libraries’ Web site, integrating user-centered
design into the web development process, designing and supporting
systems for discovery, and providing secure user authentication systems
for Web-based services. Among these interfaces are the Libraries' Web
site, gateways to licensed resources, the catalog, link resolver, and
other discovery tools. DTIS also plays a role in the design and support
for Web services for University System of Maryland and Affiliated
Institutions (USMAI) Libraries. DTIS collaborates with other Information
Technology Division (ITD) teams, groups in the Libraries, the University
Office of Information Technology and USMAI task groups.  Working
collaboratively with university, library and consortial colleagues and
member institutions, DTIS provides expertise to deliver services in
support of teaching, learning and research.   The position requires a
strong customer service attitude, collaborative approach to work,
creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to
diversity in the workplace. The DTIS Manager reports to the Director of
ITD.  See the DTIS web page at: www.lib.umd.edu/itd/dtis

Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree is required. Also, 5+ Years
progressively responsible experience in IT, demonstrated understanding
of user-centered design, experience planning, implementing, and managing
IT projects, ability to learn and apply new technologies, excellent
written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability
to work collaboratively in a team environment.  Two years experience as
an IT manager is desired, as is an awareness of national trends in IT
relating to higher education, successful experience in creating and
managing organizational change, and experience in library automation.

Electronic applications preferred:  For full consideration, send
electronic application with job title and number in the subject line.
Submit cover letter, resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three
professional references by February 29, 2008.  Applications accepted
until position is filled. Send resume to lib-hremploy at umd.edu or mail to
Library Human Resources, Room 6115, McKeldin Library, University of
Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Fax: 301-314-9960.

Full job description at:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/0110.html

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Janet Evander
Web Designer
University of Maryland Libraries
College Park, Maryland 20742-7011
jevander at umd.edu