Director of Information Systems and Digital Access- Assistant / Associate Professor
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Supervises and leads four professional staff in the Division of Information Systems and Digital Access and leads the Website Team composed of faculty and staff.
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Participates in long-range planning processes for the library, including recommending changes or improvements and developing new types of services using technology.
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Oversees the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the library’s website.
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Explores new and emerging technologies and advises on tools that may aid in the promotion and delivery of library resources and instruction or the improvement of library operations.
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Ensures that campus-wide technology decisions and policies take into account the unique needs of the Libraries and, where appropriate, oversees the implementation of those policies by the Libraries.
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Manages the technology budget and purchases library hardware and software and all related items in accordance with campus policies.
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Serves as liaison to the Department of Computer Science.
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Oversees the management of library-specific systems including Sierra, ILLiad, EZproxy, EmbARK, and Omeka.
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Manages and creates user accounts and runs reports in Digital Measures, a campuswide faculty activity reporting software.
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Assists library staff with technical difficulties arising from hardware and/or software.
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Assists in the administration of eCommons, the institutional repository.
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Assists in planning and executing digitization projects and online exhibits.
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Represents the Libraries on OhioLINK and campuswide IT committees and acts as a liaison between University Libraries and UDit.
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Manages the Libraries’ service catalog in TeamDynamix, the University's IT service and project management platform.
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Participates in library and campus-wide committees and faculty governance.
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Stays up-to-date on professional developments through professional organizations, system meetings, workshops, and continuing education.
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Participates in scholarly publication and professional activities in accordance with expectations of faculty.
Required Qualifications:
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Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
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Three years of library professional experience in library systems, web oversight and development, digital initiatives, or other relevant area.
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Supervisory or team leadership experience.
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Ability to meet University Libraries’ promotion and tenure standards in librarianship, research, and service.
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In addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, candidates requesting appointment at the rank of associate professor must meet the University Libraries’ requirements for promotion and tenure: five or more years of professional library experience; evidence of excellent professional achievement; and a strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications: While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
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Five years of professional library experience.
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Evidence of excellent professional achievement.
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A strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
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Demonstrated success in employee supervision, leadership, and mentoring.
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Budget management experience.
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Demonstrated working knowledge of information technology systems, such as operating systems, integrated library management systems, wireless networking, remote patron authentication, digital initiatives, and emerging web technologies.
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Successful experience collaboratively leading projects or implementing new technologies, preferably in an academic library environment.
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Successful experience managing integrated library systems, especially Sierra.
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Degree in computer science or related field.
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Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, SQL, etc.
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Experience with web editing using content management software.
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Effective oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-experts.
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Excellent written communication skills.
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Effective interpersonal communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
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Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
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Expressed willingness to engage with/in Catholic and Marianist educational values that promote inclusive excellence.
For more information, please visit: https://udayton.edu/libraries/about/employment.php