This position will plan, direct, and take a leadership role in the support of
the digital library and library technology systems used by the Lehigh
University Community.
Accountabilities:
* Lead and direct library technology infrastructure projects and planning
* Plan and design library systems and servers
* Analyze content, functions, features, data, input/output requirements, etc
* Document and maintain schematics for overall library technology architecture
* Collaborate with Systems and Network Administration on system administration
* Manage, monitor, and plan library technology budget
* Advise Vice Provost, LTS Directors, LTS staff, and campus community on library technology related matters.
* Lead and direct library technology projects and staff resources
* Plan, direct, and allocate library technology team resources
* Coordinate with Digital Library Project Coordinator on staff requirements for grant-funded projects
* Direct staff resources to ensure project completion on time
* Request and document special project human resource requirements
* Align projects with other LTS Directors as needed.
* Research and identify new information system technologies and software pertinent to integrated library services, electronic resource management, digital library, and institutional repository development
* Research and explore new information system technologies through partnerships and professional literature
* Represent Lehigh, and participate in local, regional, and national projects
* Give presentations on Lehigh innovations in library technologies at national and regional meetings
* Publish research and development efforts for managing electronic resources
* Prepare time and cost estimates for potential new technologies and for completing potential projects
* Direct and manage digital library (DL) systems
* Direct DL project resources, collaborations and partnerships
* Install and test software and hardware updates of DL systems on a regular basis
* Evaluate new DL products
* Participate in LTS-wide data management planning and storage initiatives.
* Collaborate with Systems and Network Administration on system administration
* Direct, plan, and evaluate efforts for multi-institutional projects, such as the Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) initiative.
* Participate on functional and leadership boards and committees.
* Direct staff on project volunteer teams, in conjunction with Director of Library Access
* Plan data migration and upgrade for Kuali OLE in conjunction with Director of Library Access
* Plan and coordinate integrations between projects (such as Kuali OLE) and other enterprise applications, such as Oracle Identity Management and Banner.
Qualifications
* Master's degree in Computer Science, Library Science, or Management Information Systems preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Five to eight years related work experience
* Technical skills required include data modeling, database design, business analysis techniques, and managing full life cycle development.
* Working knowledge of programming techniques and languages, SQL, and managing server systems particularly in Linux and Unix environments
* Demonstrated ability to analyze and determine appropriate hardward and software features for implementation.
* Previous programming experience preferred
* Ability to complete projects on time and on budget, and report on status and progress
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good analytical and decision making skills
* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Solid analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently
* Supervisory experience required
* Excellent computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and advanced graphics software
* Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
More information is available
at[https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-
details?jobID=8578&job=director-library-
technology](https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=8578&job
=director-library-technology)
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