Job Posting: Head of Library Technology Services Eastern IL University

[Stacey Knight]

Lead a dynamic and evolving library technology department in an
environment of professional collegiality and collaboration. Eastern
Illinois University's Booth Library is seeking a Head of Library
Technology Services.  This position is a 12-month faculty appointment and
will be tenure-track or non-tenure-track depending on qualifications.

 

Reporting to the Dean of Library Services, the individual will manage the
Library Technology Services department, which consists of two IT staff,
four public services staff, and student help.  Job duties include managing
and developing technology resources and applications, supervising staff,
scripting and programming for internally developed projects, coordinating
the operation of a technology service desk, serving as a liaison to campus
technology committees, and other duties as assigned, which may include
some service at the reference desk.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for a tenure-track position, an
ALA-accredited MLS is required; a second master's degree is preferred and
required for assistant professor rank and for tenure. To be considered for
a non-tenure-track position, candidates must possess a master's degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:  Knowledge of scripting languages for the development and
support of PHP applications and the maintenance of legacy ASP
applications.  Knowledge of and the ability to provide support for
relational database applications using MySQL, MS Access, and Oracle.
Strong organizational skills.  Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of
responsibilities.  Excellent communication skills.  Dedication to public
and institutional service.

 

DESIRED SKILLS: Supervisory experience.  Previous work experience in a
library environment.  Familiarity with Windows, Linux and Macintosh
platforms.  Interest in open source applications and vendor and social
network APIs.  Proficiency with additional programming languages. 

 

Eastern Illinois University is a public comprehensive university that
offers superior, accessible undergraduate and graduate education to
approximately 12,000 students. The university is located in east central
Illinois and combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with easy
access to several large cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, and
Indianapolis.

 

Starting date: September 1, 2012, negotiable.  Review of applications
begins July 2, 2012, and continues until campus interviews are scheduled.
Salary is negotiable dependent on qualifications, with a minimum annual
salary of $57,540 for appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor. 

 

Send letter of application, to include links to publicly accessible web
projects, and current resume (with names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and email addresses of three references) to: Peggy Manley at
<mailto:pamanley at eiu.edu> pamanley at eiu.edu (preferred); or to Dr. Allen
Lanham, Dean of Library Services, Booth Library, Eastern Illinois
University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920-3099; or fax to
217-581-7534. 

 

Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse
community. Visit us at  <http://www.library.eiu.edu/>
http://www.library.eiu.edu.

 

 


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