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Subject: [DRUPAL4LIB] Position openings at Lehigh University
Apologies for cross-posting -- positions are in the library but require significant technical experience, so I'm hoping list members may find these of interest.
Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, is accepting applications for the following two positions:
-- Director of Library Technology
-- Sr. Library Systems Analyst
Position descriptions are below:
Director of Library Technology
The Lehigh University Libraries invites nominations and applications for the newly created position of Director of Library Technology.
Reporting to the Vice Provost for Library and Technology Services (LTS), this position is responsible for the collaborative development and implementation of the library's technology and digital content strategy. The Director will provide leadership in the following areas:
-- Kuali OLE Project: Plan, implement, and oversee the long-term development of the Kuali Open Library Environment initiative, a community-source enterprise library management suite planned for go-live in summer 2013.
-- Infrastructure and Systems: Direct the libraries' technology infrastructure and systems including but not limited to library management systems, support of enterprise library applications and services, network and cloud storage, and the libraries' web presence.
-- Digital Library: Lead the continued development of Lehigh's digital library presence. This includes but is not limited to: the collaborative development, maintenance and use of digital library collections and the deployment and management of Lehigh's digital repository and digital publishing platforms.
Responsibilities
Works closely with the Vice Provost, LTS Directors, faculty, librarians, students, and other stakeholders to deliver a shared vision for library technology.
Leads the Library Technology team supervising a staff of 4.5 FTE.
Participates in strategic and operational planning, budget management, and administrative decision-making.
Serves as a member of the Vice Provost's leadership group.
Works collegially and collaboratively with systems analysts in Lehigh's infrastructure and support teams.
Develops partnerships and collaborations; plans and facilitates the success of digital projects in the libraries and on campus.
Establishes and maintains contacts with peer institutions and with the professional community to stay abreast of standards, best practices, and tools that facilitate and promote digital collection development and access, including standards, guidelines and practices developed by RLG, OCLC, DLF, CNI and others.
Skills/Qualifications:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Library Science, or Management Information Systems preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience with library systems and digital library management, such as Kuali OLE, SirsiDynix Symphony, CONTENTdm and Digital Commons.
Demonstrated ability with open source software projects, such as VuFind, eXtensible Catalog NCIP Toolkit.
Working knowledge of discovery and indexing applications, such as Apache Solr Lucene.
Demonstrated experience with data modeling, database design, and business analysis techniques.
Working knowledge of programming techniques and languages, SQL, and managing server systems, particularly in Linux and Unix environments.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and determine appropriate hardware and software features for implementation. Previous programming experience preferred.
Strong familiarity with the life cycle management of digital content or how digital resources are acquired, described, preserved, and delivered to students and faculty to support learning, teaching and research.
Demonstrated commitment to user-centered services.
Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee complex projects in a fast-paced team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with faculty and staff in articulating and achieving goals.
To apply, please visit:
https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=8578&job=director-library-technology
Sr. Library Systems Analyst
Lehigh University is currently looking for a Senior Library Systems Analyst. This position performs professional and technical duties in support of the digital library and library applications & systems.
This position provides business analysis functions for library management applications, provides system administration for Linux-based application servers, and manages the Library's Drupal powered website. This position will serve as the technical contact for Kuali OLE and third-party library applications.
Responsibilities:
Manage and support systems for direct user access to online electronic library materials, such as Kuali OLE, SFX, EZProxy, and the XC NCIP Toolkit
Manage and support systems for digital library (DL) and special collections access and content management, such as CONTENTdm, VuDL, Omeka, and locally-created database applications.
Manage and support Drupal content management system for Library website and blog
Perform business analysis functions (business, workflow, and data
requirements) for library management applications, including Kuali OLE, VuFind, and Digital Library.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three to five years related work experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Solid analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently
Excellent computer skills with experience with system/programming techniques, specifically in Linux, Drupal, PHP, and MySQL, as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Additional experience with Java, Oracle, CONTENTdm, SFX preferred but not required.
Ability to create and manipulate databases
Ability to program at an intermediate level
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
This position will be open until filled; first review of applications will begin on Monday, September 17, 2012.
To apply, please visit:
https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=7146&job=sr-library-systems-analyst
About Lehigh University and Library & Technology Services Lehigh University is a premier residential research university offering majors and programs in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business and Economics, The College of Education and The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. More than 4,700 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students attend Lehigh. Located in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is situated on 1,600 acres in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia.
Library and Technology Services (LTS) is one of higher education's most successful merged library and technology organizations. LTS encompasses the library, computing, telecommunications, distance education, administrative systems, and faculty development. Lehigh Libraries is a founding partner of the Kuali OLE Project which kicked off in July 2010. The goal is to develop the first system developed by, and for, academic and research libraries for managing and delivering academic content.
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