This position will plan, direct, and take a leadership role in the support of
the digital library and library technology systems used by the Lehigh
University Community.

  
Accountabilities:

  * Lead and direct library technology infrastructure projects and planning 
    * Plan and design library systems and servers
    * Analyze content, functions, features, data, input/output requirements, etc
    * Document and maintain schematics for overall library technology architecture
    * Collaborate with Systems and Network Administration on system administration
    * Manage, monitor, and plan library technology budget
    * Advise Vice Provost, LTS Directors, LTS staff, and campus community on library technology related matters.
  * Lead and direct library technology projects and staff resources 
    * Plan, direct, and allocate library technology team resources
    * Coordinate with Digital Library Project Coordinator on staff requirements for grant-funded projects
    * Direct staff resources to ensure project completion on time
    * Request and document special project human resource requirements
    * Align projects with other LTS Directors as needed.
  * Research and identify new information system technologies and software pertinent to integrated library services, electronic resource management, digital library, and institutional repository development 
    * Research and explore new information system technologies through partnerships and professional literature
    * Represent Lehigh, and participate in local, regional, and national projects
    * Give presentations on Lehigh innovations in library technologies at national and regional meetings
    * Publish research and development efforts for managing electronic resources
    * Prepare time and cost estimates for potential new technologies and for completing potential projects
  * Direct and manage digital library (DL) systems 
    * Direct DL project resources, collaborations and partnerships
    * Install and test software and hardware updates of DL systems on a regular basis
    * Evaluate new DL products
    * Participate in LTS-wide data management planning and storage initiatives.
    * Collaborate with Systems and Network Administration on system administration
  * Direct, plan, and evaluate efforts for multi-institutional projects, such as the Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) initiative. 
    * Participate on functional and leadership boards and committees.
    * Direct staff on project volunteer teams, in conjunction with Director of Library Access
    * Plan data migration and upgrade for Kuali OLE in conjunction with Director of Library Access
    * Plan and coordinate integrations between projects (such as Kuali OLE) and other enterprise applications, such as Oracle Identity Management and Banner.
Qualifications

  * Master's degree in Computer Science, Library Science, or Management Information Systems preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  * Five to eight years related work experience
  * Technical skills required include data modeling, database design, business analysis techniques, and managing full life cycle development.
  * Working knowledge of programming techniques and languages, SQL, and managing server systems particularly in Linux and Unix environments
  * Demonstrated ability to analyze and determine appropriate hardward and software features for implementation.
  * Previous programming experience preferred
  * Ability to complete projects on time and on budget, and report on status and progress
  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  * Good analytical and decision making skills
  * Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  * Solid analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently
  * Supervisory experience required
  * Excellent computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and advanced graphics software
  * Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
More information is available
at[https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-
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