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Head, Library Technology Services, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN

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Posted by GSLIS, April 16, 2008
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Job Title : Head, Library Technology Services

Organization Name: University of Tennessee Libraries

Wage/Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes an administrative stipend

Job Description: Available July 1st, 2008

Appointment Rank: Associate Professor or Professor

The University of Tennessee Libraries invites applications for the position of Head, Library Technology Services (LTS). An experienced, innovative, and visionary leader, the successful candidate will provide oversight and programmatic guidance for 4 faculty and approximately 16 staff responsible for information technology and digital initiatives at the university’s flagship campus. LTS supports a wide range of digital initiatives, library web development, and staff desktop support. LTS also manages several systems including Aleph, SFX, EXProxy, MetaLib, ILLiad, and LOCKSS.

Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean, the ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of the practices and trends of technologies in libraries. He/she serves as an effective advocate for the libraries in building and sustaining collaborative relationships with a variety of constituencies. He/she provides leadership in implementing new systems that serve and support faculty, staff and students. Currently, the Libraries is investigating the purchase and implementation of additional systems, upgrades, and enhancements, including a next-generation catalog, digital repository, and electronic resource management system. As a member of the Library Council, the Head, Library Technology Service plays important roles in strategic planning and budgeting, leading projects, and recommending new services. He/she represents the Libraries in appropriate professional activities and participates in national organizations.

Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science; minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience and proven leadership with information technology in an academic research library. Documented record of collaboration and ability to thrive in a future-oriented environment; evidence of successful supervisory experience; demonstrated familiarity with the emerging technologies, commitment to service, excellence, and innovation; excellent communication, organizational, and management skills; strong analytical and decision making skills; evidence of scholarly activity sufficient for appointment at the associate professor rank and the ability to meet tenure requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: Record of implementing emerging technologies in an academic research library; experience managing digital projects, including digital preservation and data archiving; experience with Aleph, SFX, MetaLib, and/or Illiad.

Environment: The University of Tennessee is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, offering comprehensive programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; research; and public service throughout the state. The University of Tennessee Libraries, with an annual budget of more than $16 million, employees over three hundred persons, including 40 librarians. UT Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries.

Additional Information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/lss/lpp/headlts.html

Salary and Benefits: Appointment rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes an administrative stipend. Faculty rank and status: twelve-month tenure-track appointment. Library faculty must meet University requirements for promotion and tenure. Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans. Tuition remission is available for all university employees; partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin May 1, 2008, and will continue until the position in filled. Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to:

Elizabeth Greene
Library Personnel and Procurement
1015 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN
37996-1000

Application materials may be sent via email attachment to ejgreene@utk.edu

*All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status