Associate University Librarian - Applications & Development Services
University of Otago
Dunedin NZ

**Associate University Librarian – Applications & Development Services  
  
Working in one of the most beautiful parts of the world**

  
Reporting to the University Librarian, you will be responsible for the
strategic development of the Library’s information technology operations –
creating innovative and effective services and participating in a highly
collaborative, dynamic executive group committed to creating and leading a
world leading 21st century academic research library.

  
Located in one of the world’s most beautiful campuses this role is an
opportunity for you to utilise your leadership experience in clean green New
Zealand, home to Middle Earth. Based in Dunedin, you will enjoy a quality of
life in a vibrant city that offers a great lifestyle and is the country’s
first gigatown.

  
**The role:**  
Building the ADS team with a focus on library technology services, you will
have prime accountability for leading and managing the full life cycle of the
Library’s applications and platforms. You will play a key role in developing
our technology capabilities through the realisation of digital library
projects and the application of emerging standards and technologies to meet
the University’s needs.

  
As a member of the Library’s Executive Management Group you will contribute to
the strategic direction of the Library.

  
Your skills and experience:

You must have a sophisticated understanding of the hybrid research library
environment and a sound understanding of the issues and challenges in the
delivery of online library services.

  
To apply for this key position you will need to have demonstrated experience
in the following areas:

• delivery of online services in the higher education sector

• project and programme management

• contract management and negotiation

• leadership, including the ability to lead change and an enabling leadership
style

  
You will be working at the University of Otago, New Zealand’s oldest, research
intensive University. With around 20,000 students we offer an exciting and
dynamic working environment.

  
Confidential enquiries to Howard Amos, University Librarian +64 3 479 8933,

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More details at [https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en
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