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The University at Albany Libraries seek a creative, knowledgeable, dynamic Head of Library Systems who is committed to service to academic library users and provides vision and direction for library IT operations including: the Libraries' ILS (Ex Libris ALEPH 500); design and technical aspects of the Libraries' Web site; an in-house server farm that hosts Web sites and related applications; computers and associated peripherals for public and staff; and computer-equipped classrooms. * Coordinates, manages, mentors, and provides leadership for the Library Systems Department consisting of 5 professionals as well as student assistants * Integrates systems knowledge and experience into the advancement of the Libraries' goals through existing and new initiatives * Recommends technical standards, policies, and new technological initiatives * Plans hardware/software upgrades for the Libraries * Collaborates with other library units in planning, supporting, and managing technology-based services, such as Serials Solutions resource linking, EBSCO Discovery Service, Ares reserve management system, and ILLiad resource sharing management system * Participates in planning and management within the Division * Reports to the Associate Director, Technical Services and Library Systems * The successful candidate will fulfill an important partnership role with campus Information Technology Services (ITS) and participate in University-wide initiatives such as an institutional repository; be professionally active; provide vision for the department and the Libraries; and perform other duties such as committee service. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization * Relevant experience in an academic library or other library setting * Management experience including evidence of successful personnel supervision * Knowledge/experience with integrated library systems, desktop operating systems, Web applications, server technology, best practices, standards, and trends in the application of technology in libraries * Demonstrated commitment to user-centered service * Demonstrated ability to shape departmental vision and goals and to relate them to the institution's goals * Strong analytical, and oral and written communication skills * Ability to work with a culturally diverse population Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree in information science, computer science or related discipline * Experience with ExLibris/Aleph 500 applications Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/4252/