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Subject: [lita-l] Position Vacancy: Director of Information Technology

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Director of Information Technology
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
Tulane University

Tulane University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the
newly created position of Director of Information Technology.

Position Description
The Director oversees the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library's new
Information Technology division, comprised of the Digital Services,
Systems, and Electronic Resource Management departments.  The director
coordinates the daily operations of the division while determining its
strategic direction.   The director and division ensure that the library
is a technology leader on campus, and assist in making the library a key
component of Tulane's successful movement towards renewal.

The director sets direction for the Library's information technology
environment and services through strategic planning, resource allocation
and management, assessment, and policy development.  He or she
encourages creative development in digital and information technology
initiatives that respond to and anticipate user needs; ensures that the
library's technology programs, services, and infrastructure are
responsive to the academic needs of the Tulane community; deepens
working relationships between Information Technology personnel and other
library staff; represents Howard-Tilton Memorial Library in technology
matters within and beyond the university; develops a strong
collaborative working relationship with the university's Technology
Services division, participating in shared initiatives and
university-wide strategic technology planning; and arranges support for
initiatives such as digital reference and selective digitizing of
important library-owned collections. 

The Director of Information Technology is a member of the library's
senior management group and reports directly to the Dean of Libraries
and Academic Information Resources.

Qualifications
An MLS from an ALA-accredited program, or its equivalent; a minimum of
five years of substantive and progressively responsible experience in
management of information technology in a research library or
university; a record of successful implementation and management of
emerging technologies; experience in project planning and management;
knowledge of information technology trends and applications, and of
scholarly communication patterns; ability to work effectively in a team
environment; demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with
colleagues; excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral
communication; strong team-building skills; capacity to thrive and lead
others in a rapidly changing environment.

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits.  Tulane
University Librarians have non-tenured academic status, participate in
the faculty and administrative retirement and tuition-waiver system, and
are eligible for sabbaticals and research grants.

Environment
The Information Technology division has a combined staff of 3 librarians
and 3 technical and support staff.  Functions of the division include
coordination of ExLibris components (Voyager, SFX and Meridian/Verde),
development and maintenance of the library Web site, digital library
initiatives, and coordinated access to and management of electronic
resources.  The division supports technology initiatives around the
library and explores and implements emerging library technologies.  

Tulane University is an AAU institution with its main campus located in
picturesque uptown New Orleans.  The university is ranked by the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a university with
"very high research activity."  The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is
the university's main library, an ARL research collection supporting
programs in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences.
Recently, the library has been reorganizing, building its collections,
and developing an architectural plan for expanded library facilities.
(See: http://library.tulane.edu)


To Apply
The selection process will begin on Nov. 16 and continue until a
candidate is chosen. To apply, send a letter of application and c.v. to
Andrea Bacino, [log in to unmask] or mail to:
Andrea Bacino
Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
7001 Freret St. 2nd floor
New Orleans LA 70118

Tulane University is an ADA/AA/EO Employer

Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply