[Web4lib] Job opening: Head, Library Systems and Web Services, Southwestern University

[Dana Hendrix]

Head, Library Systems and Web Services
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, Southwestern University

http://www.southwestern.edu/hr/details.php?id=2202

Responsibilities: This position serves as the system administrator for 
the library’s integrated library system (ILS), and also as webmaster for 
the library’s website. Responsible for library technology planning, 
support, and communication. Provides support for technology applications 
in all library departments as needed. Maintains an in-depth 
understanding of technological trends and developments affecting 
academic libraries through a commitment to ongoing professional 
development. Works collaboratively and creatively with librarians, 
library staff, Audiovisual Services, ITS, NITLE, and the university 
webmaster.

As a professional librarian working in a collaborative environment and 
guiding library policies and decision-making, the person in this 
position will participate in provision of library reference service, 
conduct First-Year Seminar library instruction, and take responsibility 
for select collection development duties.

This is a 12-month, full-time position on an annually renewable 
contract. Librarians at Southwestern University hold faculty rank 
without tenure, and are eligible for promotion. This position reports to 
the Dean, Library Services. Librarians commit to continual professional 
development, attend relevant conferences and workshops, and participate 
in campus governance as faculty members.

Required Qualifications: MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited 
program; experience with an ILS, preferably Ex Libris’ Voyager; working 
knowledge of UNIX and Windows platforms and applications, and ability to 
troubleshoot hardware and software problems; proficiency with MS Access; 
experience with and knowledge of library web design standards, web 
graphics skills, and scripting languages such as HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, 
JavaScript. SQL, and Visual Basic; excellent interpersonal 
communication, written, analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualification: 2-3 years professional experience as system 
administrator of an academic library ILS, preferably Ex Libris’ Voyager.

Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including 
health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid 
holidays, three-weeks vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, access 
to wellness facilities, and free parking. Southwestern University is a 
selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal 
arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls 
1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 
Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Austin, Southwestern is 
affiliated with the United Methodist Church. For information concerning 
the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume; the names 
and phone numbers of three professional references; and salary history 
and expectation to: Southwestern University, Human Resources Department, 
Head, Library Systems and Web Services, Job #376, P.O. Box 770, 
Georgetown TX 78627-0770, or FAX: 512-863-1880, or e-mail to 
hrjobs at southwestern.edu. Consideration of applications will begin March 
1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled, with the goal of a 
June 1, 2010 start date. Only those resumes that include all the 
requested information will be considered. All offers of employment are 
contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check 
Policy process. Southwestern University is an equal opportunity 
employer. EOE/M/F For more information about this position:

For a more detailed job description for this position, applicants should 
contact Debbie Warren, Senior Secretary for Library Special Projects and 
Services, at warrend at southwestern.edu.



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Dana Hendrix
Head, Collection Development and Acquisition
Smith Library Center
Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas 78626
(512) 863-1241 office
(512) 863-8198 fax
http://www.southwestern.edu/library/