FACULTY OPENING
DIRECTOR, ONLINE LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT
University of Virginia Library
The University of Virginia Library seeks a creative and flexible leader for the
position of Director of our "online library environment," a
comprehensive suite of tools and services to provide access to the Library's
physical and digital collections.
Environment: The University of Virginia Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu)
is a leader in innovative customer service, an international leader in digital
library research and digital scholarship, and is recognized for the strength
and variety of its collections.
Responsibilities: The Director of the online library environment is responsible
for leading the investigation and implementation of emerging information technologies
as well as managing the daily operations for the Library's access and delivery
applications. The Director will head a newly formed department of technologists
and librarians in carrying out this activity. She or he will have oversight of
all aspects of the Library's Integrated System (ILS Sirsi/Dynix Unicorn) and
will lead development of an information architecture that provides a cohesive
access and delivery environment.
The Director will:
provide leadership and vision that ensures easy, reliable online access to a
wide array of collections, information, and services in support of research,
teaching and learning;
manage the daily operations environment for the Library's access and delivery
applications;
supervise the daily work of both faculty and classified staff positions;
collaborate with partners within the Library and among entities that require
access to Library content;
and engage professionally in activities related to librarianship and digital
scholarship.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive depending on qualifications. This position has
general faculty status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation
and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans.
Review of applications will begin on August 14, 2008 and will continue until
the position is filled. Applicants must apply through the University of
Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu. Search by
position number FP674; then, complete a Candidate Profile and attach a cover
letter, resume, and contact information for three current, professional
references.
For assistance with this process contact Library Human Resources at (434)
924-3081.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library Science or Master's degree or PhD in Computer
Science, Information Sciences or related area required.
Demonstrated significant and progressively responsible experience managing
positions with a range of technology-specific and administrative
responsibilities desired.
Experience in libraries or information organizations is preferred.
Preferred candidates will also have:
demonstrated understanding of digital library concepts and standards (e.g.,
metadata standards, media-specific standards);
experience in systems design and systems architecture;
an understanding of and commitment to library technologies;
the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing;
demonstrated ability to manage information technology staff and projects as
well as departmental priorities;
demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies and related research;
strong interpersonal skills;
and, a customer-service orientation.
Carla
H. Lee
Director,
Science, Engineering & Education Services
University
of Virginia Library
434.243.2390