Head of Systems, University Libraries (Kent State University Libraries, Ohio)

  
Kent State University Libraries seeks an innovative Systems Librarian to lead
its Systems Department. The Head of Systems will continue to advance a vision
for technology operations in a changing environment, advancing library
computing capabilities throughout the University, the OhioLINK consortium, and
the profession. The Head will work with all library departments to ensure the
effective deployment and use of technology, and cooperate with the
University's computer center on university-wide services and issues that
affect the Libraries' systems and services. The Head will foster professional
development, collegial relationships, and continuing education among the
department's faculty and staff.

  
The department employs one systems librarian, six technical staff, and several
student assistants. It manages the Innovative Interfaces (III) ILS, ILLiad,
and ERes systems for nine campuses; manages 600 PCs in multiple locations;
supports three electronic classrooms; provides support for digital
initiatives; provides support for the Libraries' public web presence; and
develops and maintains a staff intranet that provides an extensive array of
custom library applications developed in-house by the three full-time
programmers on staff. A migration to the III Sierra platform is planned for
Spring 2013.

  
This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position; the incumbent will be
required to meet reappointment, promotion and tenure
standards.

Contract Length 12 month

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the
Assistant Dean for Systems and Technical Services, the Head of Systems will:

  
  
Coordinate configuration and use of the Libraries' integrated library system,

  
Contribute to library-wide planning, development and assessment of automation
services,

  
Help evaluate and select hardware and software systems for the library,

  
Support the Libraries' web sites by coordinating the management of local
servers and applications and coordinating interconnections with the
University's content management system, the Springshare LibGuides system, and
the library intranet,

  
Develop annual objectives for the department and monitor progress towards
meeting them,

  
Evaluate department faculty and staff,

  
Coordinate all automation inventory, budget, specifications, deployment, and
maintenance for all library areas including the library classrooms, public
spaces, and staff desktops,

  
Maintain current knowledge of trends and issues affecting library and
university computing systems,

  
Engage with professional organizations that track developing issues affecting
the technologies employed by academic libraries

Leadership and Supervision

Minimum Qualifications

 Education and Experience

 Other Knowledge, Skills, and

 Abilities Required Qualifications:

  
ALA-accredited Master's degree,

  
Significant post-degree experience in an academic or research library,

  
Library supervisory experience,

  
Familiarity with digital library applications and standards,

  
Management and/or configuration experience with library technologies,

  
Effective communication skills and the ability to foster partnerships and work
collaboratively,

  
Ability to meet faculty reappointment, tenure and promotion standards.

  
Preferred Qualifications:

  
Experience managing a complex library information technology department or
team,

  
Additional degree in computer science or related field,

  
Experience with Innovative Interfaces ILS,

  
ILS administration experience,

  
Experience supervising technical staff employing various technologies,
including Linux, PHP, Perl, MySQL, XML, and CSS,

  
Previous experience in a position with responsibility for purchasing and
supporting server software and hardware,

  
Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards,

  
Knowledge of open source options for academic libraries.

Additional Information

(Unique characteristics or needs of the position) Must pass
a security check.

  
For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our
jobsite at jobs.kent.edu.

  
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

  
Kent State University, a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, is
one of the largest universities in Ohio with an enrollment of 42,185 students
in the nine-campus system. Kent State offers over 300 degree programs (250
baccalaureate, 40 associates, 50 masters, and 23 doctoral programs) including
notable programs in nursing, liquid crystals, business, history, library
science, aeronautics, journalism and fashion design. Kent State is ranked by
the Carnegie Foundation as one of the top 77 public research universities in
the US and one of the top 76 in community engagement.

Work Schedule This is a 12 month, tenure track position;
the incumbent will be required to meet reappointment, promotion and tenure
standards.

Salary Base

Physical Requirements The intent of this description is to illustrate
the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions
given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific
duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position.
Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be
substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job
hours, and responsibilities.

Position Category Faculty

Specific Contact or Mailing Instructions: All vitas and
supporting documents must be submitted via the Kent State University jobs
website: http://jobs.kent.edu. Please attach a letter of application, vita and
contact information for 3 professional references.

  
The position will remain open until filled. Anticipated appointment date is
June 1, 2013. Applications received by February 15, 2013 will receive first
consideration.

  
Anticipated appointment date is June 1, 2013. Applications received by
February 15, 2013 will receive first consideration. For a complete description
of this position, see job #989924 at
[http://jobs.kent.edu](http://jobs.kent.edu) . Applications must be submitted
online and should include a letter of application, vita, and contact
information for at least three professional references.



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