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From: Barrie Howard [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:18 AM
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Subject: Vacancy announcement on behalf of Emory University

Chief Information Technologist for the Emory University Libraries
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The Emory University Libraries are implementing an aggressive strategic
plan to build a next generation library with an infrastructure that
supports new forms of pedagogy and new systems for the creation and
dissemination of knowledge. We seek a chief information technologist
with vision, systems thinking, proven leadership and management
abilities, a collaborative style and entrepreneurial spirit to lead the
implementation of new digital technologies and systems for all of the
university libraries. First among the projects for the new chief
information technologist will be the development and implementation of
next generation search, discovery and delivery tools. Emory is a charter
implementation site for the Primo portal software application. The
position reports to the Vice Provost and Director of Libraries and is
accountable to the council of directors of all Emory Libraries (see
Environment section below). For more information on the libraries
strategic plan, please see
http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.
html

Responsibilities:
The Chief Information Technologist for the Emory University Libraries
will:
*	be the architect of libraries-wide systems;
*	lead the strategic planning, development, implementation, and
management of integrated search, discovery and delivery systems across
all libraries;
*	manage teams and other library/ IT staff from across the library
system; 
*	assess the effectiveness of systems in meeting pedagogical and
research needs across all libraries;
*	research, recommend, and implement new technologies to enhance
and transform the user experience with information resources; 
*	promote innovation and be responsive to stakeholders,
communicating and collaborating with staff in all libraries, university
technology services, and other partners; and, 
*	contribute to and be highly active in local, consortial,
regional, and national meetings to stay abreast of technology
developments/trends and to represent Emory Libraries.

Qualifications: 
*	Advanced degree required in computer science,
library/information science, or related discipline. 
*	Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in
information technology in an academic or research environment. 
*	Experience with integrating library systems and services and
developing digital library technologies.
*	Demonstrated knowledge of emerging trends in digital library
services, ability to assess marketplace trends, and the ability to
translate knowledge into vision and strategy.
*	Applied knowledge of network architectures and systems
administration for large complex systems, software applications, web
development, portals and content management systems. 
*	Project management experience, proven leadership abilities,
systems thinking and effective management skills.
*	Demonstrated knowledge of usability studies and assessment
methods.
*	Effective skills in facilitation, consensus building, creative
problem solving and use of a team- based approach to achieving success.
*	Ability to build effective and collaborative partnerships within
Emory and with external partners.

Salary and Benefits: Salary at a senior leadership level;
faculty-equivalent position with rank. Salary and rank based on
qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including
tuition benefits.  Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF.
Generous support for moving expenses.

Application:  Interested candidates may apply by visiting www.emory.jobs
and reference position # 2677BR.  Please also submit a letter of
interest and resume. Candidates may also email
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Environment: One of the nation's leading research universities, Emory
excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and
administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic
achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the
faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of both
the university and healthcare.  The Libraries of Emory University
include the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law,
theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries
total more than 3.1 million print and electronic volumes, 40,000-plus
electronic journals, and internationally renowned special collections
including more than 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. The
Woodruff Library's Center for Library and Information Resources provides
an integrated service environment that brings together technology and
media specialists with librarians in a facility that includes an
information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance learning
classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art
language lab and classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta Business Library,
the Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the Electronic Services Data
Center, group study rooms, and comfortable study space with data
connections as well as wireless access throughout the building. The
Emory Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries,
OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research Libraries,
the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library
Federation.  For more information about the libraries, visit
http://www.emory.edu/libraries.cfm.