Hello,
In January, I posted an inquiry on several discussion lists.
The text of my inquiry was edited to match the interests of each list:
Has anyone recently worked with consultants to review/assess system support,
workflow, governance, and/or organizational structure in Technical Services?
Has anyone recently worked with consultants to review/assess Technical
Services, organization structure and communication, revising work flow and
job descriptions? We will be reviewing all aspects of the department, with a
focus on integrated system maintenance and support.
Thank you for all of the responses. I received referrals and good advice on
selecting a consultant.
I received a total of 11 recommendations for R2, some specifically
identifying the consultants from that firm. Here is a list of the
recommended consultants.
R2 Consulting - 6
R2 Consulting (Rick Lugg and Ruth Fischer) - 5
Deb Johnson - Johnson and Johnson Consulting - 1
Fanning Howey and Associates - 1
Dr. Stephen Wright, University of Ohio - 1
Bob Smith, Robert Smith and Associates, Medina, OH - 1
I also received the names of two people, but the librarians providing the
referrals had not worked directly with the consultants:
Laurie Phillips
Joan Conger
Thanks again for your interest and comments.
Cherry Beth Luedtke
Head Librarian - Technical Services
Austin Community College
Pinnacle Campus
7748 Highway 290 W
Austin TX 78736
ph 512.223.8682
fax 512.223.8611
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Subject: [NGC4LIB] Head of Library Technology - search extended
Binghamton University
State University of New York
Head of Library Technology
The Binghamton University Libraries seek an enthusiastic, collegial,
service-oriented and dynamic Head of Library Technology who will provide
leadership for information technologies, digital initiatives and provide
overall direction, administration and management of computer resources,
systems, and networking in the Libraries. The incumbent will supervise
the Systems Department; oversee the Libraries' technology
infrastructure, web services, and other production and discovery
technologies (Innovative Interfaces Encore discovery services platform
and the Grokker visual search technology by Groxis); and is responsible
for the Libraries' ILS (Ex Libris ALEPH). The Head of Library
Technology researches and assesses library and information technology
trends and advises accordingly. Works with University Information
Technology Services; and represents the Libraries' information
technology interests within the University and in SUNY-wide initiatives.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Libraries.
Librarians at Binghamton University are members of the faculty and are
expected to contribute significantly to the profession as well as to
perform their specific duties.
Located in the Southern Tier of upstate New York, Binghamton University
consistently ranks among the nation's best public universities and is
recognized for its strong academic programs, distinguished faculty, and
talented students. The University enrolls over 14,000 students and is
one of four doctoral granting institutions in the State University of
New York system.
This is a tenure track position with competitive salary commensurate
with qualifications and experience plus excellent benefits including
TIAA/CREF.
Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2007 and will continue
until position is filled. Finalists invited for an interview will be
asked to demonstrate communication skills and knowledge of trends in
library technology through a presentation to library faculty, staff, and
other members of the University community.
Send letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references to:
Cindy Olbrys, Team Leader for Human Resources
Binghamton University Libraries
P.O. Box 6012
Binghamton, NY 13902-6012
colbrys_at_binghamton.edu
Detailed position description available at
http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/webdocs/headlibtech.html
Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
Alesia McManus
Head, Research, Information & Instructional Services
Binghamton University Libraries
607.777.4122
Yahoo/AIM: scilibchica MSN: alesiamc
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