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*Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology* *Associate Professor or Professor, University Library* *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Position Available:* The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment. *Responsibilities:* The University of Illinois Library seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented leader for the position of Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Library Information Technology. This position reports to the University Librarian and Dean of Libraries, is a part of the Library senior management team, and works collaboratively with the AUL for Research, the AUL for Collections, and the AUL for User Services. We seek a professional who views the library as an integral part of a top-tier research university, and who brings to the role a deep understanding of the evolving role of the library on campus, in higher education, and in the broader library and information science community. The AUL for Library Information Technology will lead the development of information technology in the Library, participate actively in Library and campus IT governance stakeholder groups, and be responsible for leadership, management, and planning for the services and infrastructure in the Office of Library Information Technology (IT) which includes 25 FTE professionals in several functional areas: IT Production Services --Help Desk, Infrastructure Management, Workstation & Network Support, Web Development; Software Development; Repository and Scholarly Communications; and Access & Discovery Support. *Duties include:* · Lead the development of Library information technology in support of the campus’ current and emerging needs, primarily focused on the advancement of the Library’s programs in support of information discovery and access, and the campus mission of research, teaching and learning, and engagement; · Manage a budget of approximately $1.8 million in personnel, equipment and services in the Office of Library Information Technology; · Provide leadership, management, and planning for the IT services and infrastructure that support Library programs services, and staff; · Foster professional development of staff to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment; actively supports a workplace culture that values and promotes a service philosophy; · Work closely with the Library’s Digital Content Creation unit and play a key role in developing and supporting its IT needs; · As a member of the Library’s senior management team, participate in the development of a shared vision for the Library’s future that supports the mission of the University and responds to the changing information needs of the UIUC community; participates in system-wide planning, policy development, resource allocation, and personnel management; · Work closely with the Library and campus IT governance stakeholder groups, actively participating in IT committees and activities, seeking advice on Library IT programs and services, and representing the Library in setting campus IT strategic directions; · Represent the Library in technology collaborations on campus, through collaborations with consortia such as CARLI (Consortium of Academic Research Libraries of Illinois) and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), and nationally through groups such as the Digital Library Federation · Articulate, pursue and, over time, refine a strong agenda in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate for academic librarianship at the University of Illinois. *Environment: *The University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign is one of the preeminent research libraries in the world. With more than 13 million volumes and significant digital resources, it ranks second in size among academic research libraries in the United States and first among public university libraries in the world. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the Library is committed to maintaining the strongest possible collections and services and engaging in research and development activities in pursuit of the University’s mission of teaching, scholarship, and public service. The Library currently employs approximately 90 faculty and 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more detailed information, please visit <http://www.library.illinois.edu/>. The Library consists of multiple departmental libraries located across campus, as well as an array of central public, technical, and administrative service units. The Library also encompasses a variety of virtual service points and “embedded librarian” programs. The University of Illinois Library is known for its pioneering work in library access and discovery technologies, including federated search, Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH), and more recently through its involvement in the CIC (Committee on Institutional Cooperation) large scale digitization projects including Google and Internet Archive, Digital Public Library of America, and the HathiTrust Research Center (HTRC). *Qualifications:* *Required:* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Library and Information Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and experience; significant leadership and administrative experience; thorough understanding of the dynamic academic technology environment; proven track record of successful budget management; commitment to mentoring and support for staff professional development ; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a team environment and within a complex and fluid organizational environment; evidence of excellent communication and analytical skills; evidence of ability to perform research, publication, and service consonant with university standards for tenure at the level of Associate or Full Professor *Preferred:* IT experience in a large research library or in a related academic or research setting, with an emphasis on digital library systems; knowledge and understanding of research library organizations, current issues and trends, and the complex interaction with the overall academic and administrative mission of a university; experience with the development and implementation of grant proposals and collaborative programs. *Salary and Rank: *Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Librarians have faculty rank, and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, and university/professional/community service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion. For more information, see <http://www.library.illinois.edu/committee/promo/pta.html>. *Terms of Appointment:* Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days; 11 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction. *Campus and Community: *The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 3,000 faculty members who serve 31,000 undergraduates and 12,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of faculty receives campus-wide recognition each year for excellence in teaching. More information about the campus is available atwww.illinois.edu. The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 100,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: < http://illinois.edu/about/community/community.html> or < http://www.ccchamber.org/>. *To Apply: *To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169. *Deadline:* To ensure full consideration, submit application materials on or before July 10, 2014. *Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.* *www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu* <http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/> Myung-Ja "MJ" Han Metadata Librarian 220 Main Library University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 1408 W. 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