This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000501193-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Technology Services Librarian -- American University of Sharjah -- United Arab Emirates Technology Services Librarian An exceptional international opportunity awaits an innovative and knowledgeable librarian eager to take a lead role in overseeing the administration of an integrated library system and managing library technology projects at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (near Dubai). The successful candidate will administer existing products and provide leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating technology-focused library services such as enhanced search platforms, digitization projects and the use of emerging technologies to meet strategic goals. Responsibilities include: · Supervising technology staff to ensure performance and maintenance of equipment, software and systems, including RFID, EZproxy and interlibrary loan software · Overseeing the administrative functions of the library's ILS, Innovative Interfaces' Millennium · Implementing and managing library technology projects · Overseeing the administrative functions of the library's integrated library system, Millennium · Ensuring that library systems and services support student learning goals · Exploring and developing new tools and resources in support of the library's strategic vision · Collaborating with the university's Information Technology Department Qualifications An ALA-accredited MLS degree with minimum of 3 years experience; 2 years experience administering an ILS, preferably Innovative Interfaces' Millennium; in-depth understanding of technological trends and developments in academic libraries; knowledge of operating systems in both server and desktop environments. The AUS Library, located in a stunning new state-of-the-art facility, features a large Information Commons, 20 group study rooms, 2 computer classrooms, an RFID system and a redesigned website. For more information, see http://library.aus.edu. See the complete position description at http://library.aus.edu/jobs/technologylibrarian.pdf _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education