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Fri Jul 6 16:12:17 EDT 2012

I was in a previous position entitled "Manager for Digital Services and Technology Planning". Perhaps something like "Head of Digital Services"? "Head of Digital Initiatives"? Or either one of those phrases with "librarian" after it. "Digital Services Librarian", "Digital Initiatives Librarian" 

Matt Zimmerman 

Data Integration Librarian 
Bryn Mawr College 
mzimmerman at brynmawr.edu 
Tel:(610)526-5293 

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From: "HAZEL Margaret E" <Margaret.E.Hazel at CI.EUGENE.OR.US> 
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It’s also about the opportunities! 

The talk will be at Internet Librarian, in Monterey. 

-Margaret 

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cindy 
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Where will your talk be, Louise? It sounds like something I'd like to attend if possible. 

Cindy 

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 1:07 PM, Louise Alcorn < Louise.Alcorn at wdm.iowa.gov > wrote: 

And that’s an important distinction. You indicate that you’re not looking for an IT manager, but for a librarian (I assume?) with some tech-expertise and the ability to “talk tech” with stakeholders, to collaborate on technology projects, etc. This is really important to make clear in your job announcement. 

Ironically, Margaret and I are collaborating on a talk later this year in part about this sort of liaison position, and its challenges. 

Again, good luck! And don’t forget to post the job here on Web4Lib when it’s ready! 

Cheers, 
Louise 

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU ] On Behalf Of HAZEL Margaret E 
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I should add that I, too, am a librarian, with a tech-interested background, but not extensive formal tech education. Years ago I built a student computer lab from scratch, programmed routers, etc., but I’m really not that hands on anymore. I can talk the language reasonably well, to a point. J 

-Margaret Hazel 

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU ] On Behalf Of Louise Alcorn 
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 9:31 AM 
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I do a very similar job to Margaret, though in a single branch, suburban library. Non-supervisory, in part because we have a rather small FT staff for the population we actually serve. Hence no “manager” in my title, but in fact I project manage nearly permanently, as well as planning, implementation, liaison activities, etc. similar to Margaret’s list. My title is Reference Technology Librarian, which hardly describes my job, but I do like the fact that I’m a “librarian”, as I wear that proudly (and an MLS is required for my job). We have discussed changing my title to Web Services Manager or similar, but nothing came of it. 

If they are to be supervisory, be sure that’s clear in the title (“manager”, “head of…”). As I’ve job-searched over the years, I’ve found titles in this realm of work to be vastly different, even for nearly identical jobs. 

Good luck! 

Louise Alcorn 
Reference Technology Librarian 
West Des Moines Public Library 
4000 Mills Civic Pkwy 
West Des Moines IA 50265 
515-222-3573 
515-222-3401 (fax) 
www.wdmlibrary.org 
louise.alcorn at wdm.iowa.gov 

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU ] On Behalf Of HAZEL Margaret E 
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 11:23 AM 
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My title is most often abbreviated to “Technology Manager”, and I am in the group of “Library Managers”. My full title is “Virtual Branch & Innovative Technology Manager”. I oversee all tech efforts for our library system, do tech planning, coordinate with other managers, vendors & City IT staff, project management, and supervise 2 tech staff (Public PCs and ILS) and a Web Librarian 2. 

-Margaret 

Margaret Hazel 
Virtual Branch & Innovative Tech Manager 
Eugene Public Library 
Eugene, OR 
541-682-6015 
margaret.e.hazel at ci.eugene.or.us 

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU ] On Behalf Of William Stein 
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 4:48 AM 
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Greetings, 

Our library is considering adding a new position and we are unsure what the title of the position should be. I thought I would query the list to see if the proposed position corresponds to any already existing job descriptions. Here is a summary of the proposed duties: 

"The position is responsible for orchestrating a unified, library-wide approach to delivery of digital library collections, programs, and services. Oversees, coordinates, and evaluates the library's delivery of digital collections, programs, and services." 

We do not have an IT person on our staff. Those duties are contracted. Our system consists of a Main library with four branches. 

I note that there was an advertisement for an "Electronic Resources Librarians" posted recently which looks similar to what we are proposing. Any other suggestions? 

Many Thanks, 

Will Stein, Reference Librarian 

Washington County Public Library 

Abingdon, Va. 
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