Loyola University Chicago invites applications and nominations for the
position of Head of Systems Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of University
Libraries, this position manages and provides leadership for the Library
Systems Department, which is responsible for maintenance and development of
information technology infrastructure, productions, and services across the
University Libraries.

  
Job Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and mentor the Systems Department staff, including the Digital
Services Librarian, the Library System Administrator, and student assistants.

2. Serve as Lead Administrator for the Ex Libris Voyager integrated library
system that is shared by the University Libraries, the Health Sciences
Library, and the Law Library. Responsible for Voyager system administration,
maintenance, and functional support.

3. Provide oversight and planning for the library technology infrastructure,
which includes over 10 servers of heterogeneous operating systems and database
management systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).

4. Lead the development and management of the University Libraries' website,
especially in developing the Drupal platform and in areas which require
programming and advanced technical expertise.

5. Provide technology support for the continued development of the Loyola
University Chicago Digital Repository and Digital Special Collections.

6. Keep current on new technologies and work closely with the Systems staff,
other library departments and the University ITS to implement new technologies
to improve services.

7. Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range library
information technology goals, objectives, and priorities. Participate in
library-wide policy making and strategic planning.

  
Minimum Education or Experience

  * A Master's degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent
Qualifications:

  
Required Qualifications:

  * Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in managing library systems, preferably in an academic library
  * Experience with large integrated library systems and server administration
  * Experience with relational database management systems
  * In-depth understanding of technological trends and developments in academic libraries
  * Demonstrated successful supervisory and project management skills
  * Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders
  * Certificates, credentials or licenses required to perform the duties of this position: 
Preferred Qualifications:

  * Experience with Voyager ILS, WorldCat Local, SerialsSolutions ERM, Digital Commons, CONTENTdm, Omeka, ILLiad, Drupal, and WordPress
  * Knowledge of Web technologies and standards; Linux, Solaris, and Windows operating systems; proxy servers and patron authentication technologies; database design, administration and reporting; common programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards



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