Information Technology Manager
Library System of Lancaster County
Lancaster County

read! learn! connect@the library! The Library System of Lancaster County is
looking for its next Manager of Information Technology. The successful
candidate will be a catalyst and facilitator helping individual libraries
provide strong collaborative technology services to their local customers.
This is an opportunity for the right person to be an equal contributor on a
strong, committed System leadership team. Focusing on moving the System
forward, the IT Manager will envision, design and implement technologies that
enhance and support the mission of the System and its member libraries. With a
staff of 19, a $2 million annual budget, and governed by a seven member Board,
the System is responsible for 14 member libraries, three branches and a
bookmobile serving 519,462 residents. Established in 1987, the System's
mission is to provide countywide services and cooperative programs through a
cost effective network of technology, facilities and resources. Shared and
centralized services include, but are not limited to, public Internet access,
a shared ILS system, database subscriptions, technical services, cooperative
purchasing, consulting services, and broad technology support. This includes
telecommunications, web hosting, hardware and software, and continuing
education.

  
Located seventy miles west of Philadelphia, Lancaster County is in South
Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River. Rich in history, the County
has a diverse population, strong agricultural roots, a large Amish community,
and 60+ municipalities. Lancaster County offers the best of everything from
bucolic rural settings to towns and cities with quality amenities. There is a
vibrant arts scene, quality health care, higher education opportunities,
fourteen public school districts, and many events and attractions. Lancaster
residents have active lifestyles and, at the same time, have a proud focus on
their heritage and value their local histories. Here, tradition has become
innovation. For more information about the Library System and Lancaster
County, visit Lancaster Links.

  
Responsibilities. The IT Manager works as a member of the System's executive
leadership team and reports to the System Administrator. This position is
responsible for developing a strategic vision in conjunction with the System
Administrator and the Technology Planning Committee, creating and implementing
a Department master plan, creating and maintaining the Department's budget,
managing the day-to-day operations of the IT Services Department, serving as
the liaison to the System Administrator and the member libraries, monitoring
and evaluating developing technologies for enhancing new services, and
representing the System to community groups and organizations. See Manager-
Information Technology for the complete job description, illustrative work
activities and required knowledge, skills, abilities.

  
Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor's Degree from a four-
year accredited college or university, five years' experience in the field of
computer and networking technology--including experience in the design and
operation of multi-site Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks; design and
maintenance of Microsoft Windows networks; managing and/or supervising the
management of an Integrated Library System; maintenance of web services and
email; three years library experience; and two years' experience managing IT
staff. Preferred qualifications include an MLS from an ALA-accredited library
science program and additional professional library and management experience.
Essential attributes include proven ability in planning, budgeting, and
implementing technology based services and programs countywide, strong
communication skills, ability to operate in a fast paced, changing
environment, and effective problem solving.



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