Associate Dean for Library Technology Planning and Policy
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa

The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking an innovative, experienced, and
successful technology leader for the position of Associate Dean for Library
Technology Planning and Policy. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this
position is responsible for the information technology operations of The
University of Alabama Libraries. These duties include planning and executing a
strategic vision for library technology that supports the mission and goals of
the University of Alabama. As the administrative head of library technology,
the Associate Dean is responsible for the management of all aspects of the
area that includes Area Computing Services, Digital Services, Integrated
Library System and E-Resource Management, Web Infrastructure and Application
Development, and Web Services. The Associate Dean is also responsible for
managing the annual budget for all technology hardware and software
application expenditures.

  
As a tenure-track faculty position, the Associate Dean for Library Technology
Planning and Policy is expected to actively engage in scholarship and service
in order to satisfy the tenure and promotion requirements of the University.

  
Responsibilities

  
The Associate Dean for Library Technology Planning and Policy is responsible
for 20 FTE in the following areas:

  
Area Computing Services - This unit provides desktop, network, and software
support for over 700 public and staff PCs and Macs.

Digital Services - This unit is responsible for the digitization and
preservation of unique content from the Libraries' Collections.

Integrated Library System and E-Resources Management - This unit is
responsible for managing the Voyager ILS and EZproxy access and authentication
software.

Web Infrastructure and Application Development - Programmers and UNIX system
administrator responsible for the technical infrastructure of all websites and
web applications. This group manages the open source Acumen digital repository
discovery application.

Web Services - This department is responsible for managing the University
Libraries' web presence. They also serve as primary administrators for the
EBSCO Discovery Service, LibGuides, and RefWorks.

The Associate Dean is also expected to:

  
Monitor, develop and implement emerging technology strategies and solutions to
ensure that University Libraries meets the changing needs of our users.

Participate in the overall administration of the University Libraries as a
member of the Libraries Executive Committee.

Provide active leadership and direction for the Libraries' technology units
and personnel in support of the University's accessibility initiative.

Develop and communicate goals, objectives, plans and policies for technology
projects and initiatives.

Maintain a strong cooperative relationship with both internal organizational
departments/units, as well as campus technology areas such the Office of
Information Technology, Faculty Resource Center, Center for Instructional
Technology, and other areas of the University concerned with information
technology policy, planning, and implementation.

Represent the interests of the University Libraries through participation on
relevant campus committees as well as state, national, and international
organizations.

Required Qualifications

  
MLS/MILS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or a terminal degree in an
appropriate field.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience leading
information technology personnel.

Advanced leadership and management skills with the demonstrated ability to
bring innovative and complex projects to completion in a timely manner.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and foster
productive collaborations with all levels of the organization, University
community, and external partners.

Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to a diverse
set of stakeholders.

Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a changing technological
environment.

Excellent grasp of advanced information technologies and emerging trends in a
scholarly research community

Understanding of and experience with software development.

Represent the interests of the University Libraries through participation on
relevant campus committees as well as state, national, and international
organizations.

A national reputation for distinguished scholarship and professional
accomplishment; strong record of service in an appropriate professional or
disciplinary association.

Demonstrated experience with current issues and best practices in the
assessment, development, and application of information technologies in
libraries and higher education, including programming, systems administration,
systems analysis.

Demonstrated understanding of security issues and the ability to collaborate
with internal and external partners to address those issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  
Additional advanced degree.

Experience managing technology personnel in an academic research library.

Demonstrable success with grant submissions and projects.



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