NAME OF POSITION: Head of Library Systems

DEPARTMENT: Paul Meek Library, University of Tennessee at Martin

POSITION: The University of Tennessee at Martin invites applicants for a
Head of Library Systems (This is an exempt position). The Head of Library
Systems reports directly to the Library Director and provides a leadership role
in the planning, development, and management of the Library’s technological
infrastructure.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit Cover Letter. Resume, unofficial
undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required when
hired), and the contact information (name, address, and phone number) of at
least three references to:

     Samuel S. Richardson
     10 Wayne Fisher Dr.
     Paul Meek Library
     The University of Tennessee at Martin
     Martin, TN 38238

     Phone: (731) 881-7061
     Email: [log in to unmask]

The search will remain open until the position is filled. Preference will be given
to those applications submitted by April 11, 2011.

JOB DUTIES:

* Provide leadership and direction for library technology resources and services
* Supervise one computer technician
* Manage the III Millennium Integrated library system
* Assist the Library Director with technology planning and project
implementation
* Provide support for the Library’s technical platforms, including hardware and
software installations and maintenance of Library’s computers, the OPAC, and
online services, such as, ILLIAD and OCLC.
* Coordinate and provide library faculty and staff training for library systems
and new technologies
* Serve as the primary liaison with the university – wide Information
Technology Services (ITS)
* Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
          
* A Degree in Computer Science
* Familiarity with popular operating systems
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Supervisory and leadership ability
* Ability to work independently and within a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master’s degree in Library and Informational Sciences
* Understanding of MARC records
* Experience with an integrated library system and/or web-based public
access catalog
* Familiarity with emerging trends in library service and systems
* Experience with academic library operations and procedures

ADVERTISED SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and
experience.


The University of Tennessee at Martin is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment
programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or
mental disability, or covered veteran status.