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George Machovec
Associate Director
Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries
3801 E. Florida, Suite 515
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 759-3399 x.101
(303) 759-3363 (fax)
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http://www.coalliance.org
Position Announcement
University of Colorado at Boulder
LIBRARIES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT HEAD
The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications
from experienced, visionary, and creative librarians to provide
leadership and expertise in information technology services. The Head
of the Libraries Information Technology Department has the title Faculty
Director of Libraries Information Technology (LIT) and reports to the
Associate Director for Administrative Services. The LIT department
provides primary information technology services in support of the
University Libraries' mission and strategic plan. These technologies
and services currently include the Libraries' integrated library system,
web servers, other servers, digital library initiatives, and more than
700 computers and associated peripherals in multiple campus locations.
The faculty director, along with library and campus colleagues, will
play a key role in developing strategies and future organizational
structures to support next generation library services and resources.
The successful candidate will have a strong theoretical understanding of
the role of libraries in higher education. This position supervises a
department of one FTE faculty, eight FTE technical staff, and student
assistants and therefore must effectively plan and evaluate performance
and provide mentoring so that employees can achieve personal and
professional goals. A significant part of the responsibilities of this
position includes research and creative work and service in keeping with
the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Requirements for the position include
* Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in library and
information science or equivalent
* Five years of progressively responsible library information
technology experience in an academic library
* Awareness of the latest developments in IT systems, standards,
and trends as they relate to academic libraries
* Experience in supporting a vendor-provided integrated library
management system
* Ability to solve problems and analyze and architect library
technology frameworks in support of cross-unit library functions
* Ability to effectively develop and provide innovative services
and facilitate change
* Significant supervisory experience that promotes teamwork
among librarians and technical staff
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical
issues and solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders
* Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional
service.
Preferences include
* Bachelor's or master's degree in information systems or
relevant degree
* Five or more years of experience in a research library
information technology department
* Experience managing an Innovative Interfaces Millennium system
and associated products
* Ability to effectively collaborate with campus stakeholders
* Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer
service
* Some programming knowledge
* Experience with securing outside funding for technology
initiatives
* Evidence of achievement in research and creative work and
service sufficient to merit tenure at the University of Colorado at
Boulder.
Appointment and Salary:
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month),
tenure-stream faculty member. Depending on demonstrated accomplishments
in research, creative work, and service, appointment will be at the
assistant, associate, or full professor level. The starting salary
range is $85,000-$90,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation,
ten paid holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care
plans, group life insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement/annuity, and support
for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible
for sabbatical leave.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received
by October 16, 2009. Application must be made online at
www.jobsatcu.com <http://www.jobsatcu.com> , referring to posting number
808261, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing
qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal
addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions
may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at
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full position description can be viewed at:
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobLIT.htm
<http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobLIT.htm> . The candidate
selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements
to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin.
The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and
equity in education and employment. In addition, the University of
Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive
learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct
background investigations for all final applicants being considered for
employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a
criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or
motor vehicle history.
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