Job Ad - Head of Information Technology/Systems Librarian - University of Arkansas at Little Rock

[Donna Rose <dkrose@xxxxxxxxxx>]

HEAD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN 

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ottenheimer Library 

UALR invites applications for the position of Head of Information Technology/Systems Librarian, a faculty appointment with rank, leading to tenure.  The successful candidate must demonstrate skills in both automated library systems and instruction.  Also necessary is a strong commitment to patron services.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: manage, budget, supervise, coordinate, plan, implement, and service the library's various information systems operations, including the integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces), ILLIAD and UniPrint; provide technical expertise, support, and training for library automation planning and development; coordinate the training of library staff in the use of information technologies; support and manage 150 workstations and several servers in a Windows environment; develop Internet, network and web-based applications; performs upgrades; coordinates release documentation and manages implementation of new features; supervise one FTE and student assistants; serve as the library's liaison to campus computing services.  Position reports to the library director.
  
REQUIREMENTS:	ALA- accredited MLS degree; demonstrated/documented evidence of successful management of computer systems projects and networking, knowledge of MARC and OCLC record structures, web design and support skills; excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED: Experience with an integrated library system such as Innovative Interfaces, Inc. 

SALARY: $ 42,000 for 12-month appointment with TIAA/CREF, standard life and dental insurance, and a flexible benefit plan. Position available beginning June 1, 2004. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, including summary of experience and career goals, a detailed resume, transcripts, and the names of three references to:  Donna Rose, Chair, Search Committee, Ottenheimer Library/UALR, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas 72204.  For query e-mail: dkrose@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dkrose@xxxxxxxxxx>

ENVIRONMENT:	UALR, a metropolitan university, services a student population of 12,000 students with a faculty of over 400.  The institution offers degrees at the Associate through the Ph.D. level.  For more information about UALR and the Ottenheimer Library, visit the homepages at http://www.ualr.edu  and <http://library1.ualr.edu/>

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an EEO/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer.  Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure.
 







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