Colleagues,

The libraries at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are searching for a Director of Library Systems and Applications Services (PVL# 284758<https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/director-of-library-systems-and-applications-services-madison-wisconsin-united-states>).  Please consider joining our team or share this information with interested colleagues.  Thank you!

Lee


Lee Konrad
Interim Co-Vice Provost for University Libraries
Associate University Librarian for Digital Strategy


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Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries seek a forward-thinking and innovative individual to lead and manage its enterprise library IT services aimed at advancing and facilitating the Libraries strategic directions. The successful candidate will collaboratively envision and implement IT systems and services underpinning the Libraries mission of curating, preserving, and sharing knowledge in support of the University's broader teaching, research, learning mission.  Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Digital Strategy, the Director of Library Systems and Applications Services manages the work of three of six units that comprise the General Library System's Library Technology Group. The three units in this director's portfolio include the Library Software Development Group, the Library Shared Systems and Applications Team, and the Library IT Systems and Infrastructure Team. The director ensures that these teams work cohesively and have a unified vision that is aligned with the Libraries' strategic directions and priorities. The director supports and sustains coordination and cooperation among the teams to maintain responsiveness and innovation in supporting and advancing library services. The director contributes to the development and implementation of strategic plans for enterprise library IT functions, programs, or services, with the aim of utilizing resources effectively to provide sustainable, secure, scalable, and robust library information technology services. The IT Director supervises three IT Managers who oversee the work of 13 technologists across the three units in their portfolio.


The Libraries at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, equality, and respect among our staff, students, collections, and services. We strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment.



For more information and to apply for the position, please click on the following link: PVL# 284758<https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/director-of-library-systems-and-applications-services-madison-wisconsin-united-states>. The deadline for applications is 11:55 p.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023.



A cover letter and resume are required. All applications must be submitted through the Jobs at UW applicant system. Click on the 'Apply Now' button to submit your materials. A criminal background check is required. Please feel free to forward this email to those who may be interested in joining us at the UW-Madison Libraries. Should you have any questions, contact Melissa Ortiz at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.