From: Drupal For Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Margaret Heller
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 12:47 PM
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Subject: [DRUPAL4LIB] Job: Head of Library Systems Loyola University Chicago

Hi all,
This position would supervise my department. It's not only a Drupal job, but Drupal is a major component of it.

Best,
Margaret

Loyola University Chicago, University Libraries

Head of Library Systems

Loyola University Chicago invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of Systems Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, this position manages and provides leadership for the Library Systems Department, which is responsible for maintenance and development of information technology infrastructure, productions, and services across the University Libraries.
Librarians at Loyola University Chicago are non-tenured, but participate in a system of rank and promotion for the library faculty which encourages professional development activities. This position is based at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park, but some of the job’s responsibilities may require travel to Loyola’s Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago.
Applications should be made through the Loyola University Chicago Human Resources online application system, and applications received before April 19, 2013 will receive full review by the search committee.

www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55823.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Supervise and mentor the Systems Department staff, including the Digital Services Librarian, the Library System Administrator, and student assistants.
2. Serve as Lead Administrator for the Ex Libris Voyager integrated library system that is shared by the University Libraries, the Health Sciences Library, and the Law Library.
Responsible for Voyager
system administration, maintenance, and functional support.
3. Provide oversight and planning for the library technology infrastructure, which includes over 10 servers of heterogeneous operating systems and database management systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
4. Lead the development and management of the University Libraries’
website, especially in
developing the Drupal platform and in areas which require programming and advanced technical expertise.
5. Provide technology support for the continued development of the Loyola University Chicago Digital Repository and Digital Special Collections.
6. Keep current on new technologies and work closely with the Systems staff, other library departments and the University ITS to implement new technologies to improve services.
7. Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range library information technology goals, objectives, and priorities. Participate in library-wide policy making and strategic planning.
Required Qualifications:
· A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent · Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in managing library systems, preferably in an academic library · Experience with large integrated library systems and server administration · Experience with relational database management systems · In-depth understanding of technological trends and developments in academic libraries · Demonstrated successful supervisory and project management skills · Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with Voyager ILS, WorldCat Local, SerialsSolutions ERM, Digital Commons, CONTENTdm, Omeka, ILLiad, Drupal, and WordPress · Knowledge of Web technologies and standards; Linux, Solaris, and Windows operating systems; proxy servers and patron authentication technologies; database design, administration and reporting; common programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards

About the University and University Libraries:

Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870, is Chicago's only Jesuit Catholic University and one of the largest of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Loyola University Chicago is comprised of four campuses: the Lake Shore Campus
(LSC) in Rogers Park, the
Water Tower Campus (WTC) in downtown Chicago, Loyola University Health Systems (LUHS) in Maywood, IL, and the John Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy. The University is home to ten schools and
colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Quinlan School of Business, the School of Communication, the School of Education, the Graduate School, the School of Law, the Stritch School of Medicine, the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and the School of Social Work. Current enrollment is over 15,000 FTE.

Like the University itself, Loyola's libraries are in a growth mode with new facilities and initiatives, such as the eCommons, Loyola’s institutional repository. With the opening of the
$32 million Klarchek
Information Commons in 2008 Loyola has one of the “greenest” and most advanced academic libraries in the Chicago area. In addition to the Information Commons the University Libraries include the Cudahy Library, the Lewis Library, an offsite storage facility, and a library at the John Felice Rome Center.
For more information, please visit http://libraries.luc.edu.

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