Position Announcement: Radford University-Coordinator of Library Technology

[Steve Helm]

Coordinator of Library Technology  
McConnell Library
Radford University, VA

John P. McConnell Library at Radford University seeks a creative, enthusiastic, 
user-oriented library technologist to join a team of library faculty committed to 
providing world-class technology support to our academic community. 

The Coordinator of Library Technology is primarily responsible for planning, 
developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust information technology 
platform supporting the Library's mission. Responsible for the administration of 
the Library Information Technology Department, supervision of the department, 
library technology budgets and purchases.  

Required Qualifications: 

Master's in Library Science or equivalent degree from a program accredited by 
the American Library Association. Extensive study and experience in 
Information Technology administration/management in academic libraries, and 
on wide variety of IT platforms.
Extensive experience with integrated library systems and proxy servers. 
Experience with library technology planning and budgeting. Experience with 
development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust information 
technology platform that supports the mission of academic libraries. 
Supervisory experience. 

Extensive and broad knowledge and experience with computer networks, library 
automation systems, server management, content management systems, and 
programming languages. Demonstrated success in teaching and training. Strong 
evidence of interest and ability in applying innovative technologies to enhance 
library services. Demonstrated understanding of the role and possibilities of 
technology in the teaching, learning, and research pursuits of a medium sized 
university.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Mac OS-X, UNIX/LINUX, MS-WIN7, HTML, DHTML, CSS, CGI, 
RSS, Java, Javascript, SQL/MySQL, ASP, PHP, Innovative Interfaces 
Millennium/Encore, EZ-Proxy, ILLIAD, ePrints, learning management systems, 
Drupal or other CMS platforms, dynamic web applications, Wordpress, 
presentation software, graphics and multimedia applications, a variety of open 
source technologies and protocols, an understanding of library technology end-
user needs, and a variety of office and internet applications. Demonstrated 
ability to prepare successful grant proposals for technology projects. Experience 
in website, intranet, and digital asset repository design and management. 

The Coordinator of Library Technology serves as department head for Library 
Technology, and supervises two classified staff and two A/P positions.  This is a 
full time, administrative/professional faculty position.

Salary commensurate with qualifications or experience. 

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.radford.edu to be considered for 
the position. 

All new hires to Radford University will be subject to E-Verify beginning June 1, 
2011. E-Verify is administered by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, 
USCIS - Verification Division and the Social Security Administration and allows 
participating employers to electronically verify employment eligibility. 

Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity.

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2012-04-06