FACULTY
OPENING
DIRECTOR,
ONLINE LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT
University
of Virginia Library
The University of Virginia Library seeks a creative and flexible leader for the position of Director of our “online library environment,” a comprehensive suite of tools and services to provide access to the Library’s physical and digital collections. We seek candidates who are interested in pursuing solutions that provide faculty and students a cohesive, innovative environment for accessing information used in research, teaching, and learning.
Environment: The
University of Virginia Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu) is a
leader in innovative customer service, an international leader in digital
library research and digital scholarship, and is recognized for the strength
and variety of its collections. The Library system consists of twelve libraries,
with independent libraries for health sciences, law, and business. The
libraries support 12,000 undergraduates, 6,000 graduate students and 1,600
teaching faculty. The University and the Library have a strong commitment to
achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The Neoclassical buildings of
founder Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village still serve as the center of the
University's Grounds (http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/slideshow/) and as a
unique backdrop for teaching, learning, and research.
Responsibilities: The
Director of the online library environment is responsible for leading the
investigation and implementation of emerging information technologies as well
as managing the daily operations for the Library’s access and delivery
applications. The Director will head a newly formed department of technologists
and librarians in carrying out this activity. She or he will have oversight of
all aspects of the Library’s Integrated System (ILS – Sirsi/Dynix
Unicorn) and will lead development of an information architecture that provides
a cohesive access and delivery environment. She or he will investigate new ways
to provide access & delivery and workflow services traditionally provided
by an ILS and seek to develop gateways to other information resources such as
the Library’s electronic resources and institutional repositories. The
Director will:
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science or master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Information Sciences or related area. Successful candidates should have demonstrated significant and progressively responsible experience managing positions with a range of technology-specific and administrative responsibilities. Experience in libraries or information organizations is preferred. Preferred candidates will also have:
· demonstrated understanding of digital library concepts and standards (e.g., metadata standards, media-specific standards);
· experience in systems design and systems architecture;
· an understanding of and commitment to library technologies;
· the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing;
· demonstrated ability to manage information technology staff and projects as well as departmental priorities;
· demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies and related research;
· strong interpersonal skills;
· and a customer-service orientation.
Salary
and Benefits:
Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has general faculty
status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and
other retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on March 19, 2010 and
will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply through
the University of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/
Search by position number FP674, complete application, and attach cover letter
and resume, with contact information for three current, professional
references. For assistance with this process contact Library Human
Resources at (434) 924-3081.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations from
members of underrepresented groups.
Carla H. Lee
Director, Science, Engineering & Education Services
Charles L. Brown Science & Engineering Library
PO Box 400124
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904
email: [log in to unmask]
phone: 434.243.2390