Subject: Job announcement: Head of Library Systems
From: "Ling-Li Chang" <lchang_at_luc.edu>
Date: 3/18/2013 7:15 AM
Posted on behalf of Loyola University Chicago. Please excuse any cross
posting.
Loyola University Chicago, University Libraries
Head of Library Systems
Loyola University Chicago invites applications and nominations for the
position of Head of Systems Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of
University Libraries, this position manages and provides leadership for
the Library Systems Department, which is responsible for maintenance and
development of information technology infrastructure, productions, and
services across the University Libraries. Librarians at Loyola
University Chicago are non-tenured, but participate in a system of rank
and promotion for the library faculty which encourages professional
development activities. This position is based at Loyola’s Lake Shore
Campus in Rogers Park, but some of the job’s responsibilities may
require travel to Loyola’s Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago.
Applications should be made through the Loyola University Chicago Human
Resources online application system, and applications received before
April 19, 2013 will receive full review by the search committee.
www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55823.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Supervise and mentor the Systems Department staff, including the
Digital Services Librarian, the Library System Administrator, and
student assistants.
2. Serve as Lead Administrator for the Ex Libris Voyager integrated
library system that is shared by the University Libraries, the Health
Sciences Library, and the Law Library. Responsible for Voyager system
administration, maintenance, and functional support.
3. Provide oversight and planning for the library technology
infrastructure, which includes over 10 servers of heterogeneous
operating systems and database management systems (Windows, Linux,
Solaris, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
4. Lead the development and management of the University Libraries’
website, especially in developing the Drupal platform and in areas which
require programming and advanced technical expertise.
5. Provide technology support for the continued development of the
Loyola University Chicago Digital Repository and Digital Special
Collections.
6. Keep current on new technologies and work closely with the Systems
staff, other library developments and the University ITS to implement
new technologies to improve services.
7. Participate in the establishment of short-and long-range library
information technology goals, objectives, and priorities. Participate in
library-wide policy making and strategic planning.
Required Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in
managing library systems, preferably in an academic library
Experience with large integrated library systems and server administration
Experience with relational database management systems
In-depth understanding of technological trends and developments in
academic libraries
Demonstrated successful supervisory and project management skills
Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, and
demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and
solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Voyager ILS, WorldCat Local, SerialsSolutions ERM,
Digital Commons, CONTENTdm, Omeka, ILLiad, Drupal, and WordPress
Knowledge of Web technologies and standards; Linux, Solaris, and
Windows operating systems; proxy servers and patron authentication
technologies; database design, administration and reporting; common
programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards
About the University and University Libraries:
Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870, is
Chicago's only Jesuit Catholic University and one of the largest of the
28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Loyola
University Chicago is comprised of four campuses: the Lake Shore Campus
(LSC) in Rogers Park, the Water Tower Campus (WTC) in downtown Chicago,
Loyola University Health Systems (LUHS) in Maywood, IL, and the John
Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy. The University is home to ten schools
and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Quinlan School of
Business, the School of Communication, the School of Education, the
Graduate School, the School of Law, the Stritch School of Medicine, the
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, the School of Continuing and
Professional Studies, and the School of Social Work. Current enrollment
is over 15,000 FTE.
Like the University itself, Loyola's libraries are in a growth mode with
new facilities and initiatives, such as the eCommons, Loyola’s
institutional repository. With the opening of the $32 million Klarchek
Information Commons in 2008 Loyola has one of the “greenest” and most
advanced academic libraries in the Chicago area. In addition to the
Information Commons the University Libraries include the Cudahy Library,
the Lewis Library, an offsite storage facility, and a library at the
John Felice Rome Center. For more information, please visit
http://libraries.luc.edu.
Best,
Ling-li Chang
Monograph Acquisitions & Cataloging
Loyola University Chicago, Cudahy Library
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