The University of Miami Libraries seeks a creative, innovative, technology oriented professional to manage and support all aspects of the Libraries’ core information systems and applications to include planning, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement.

 

POSITION: Reporting to the Director for Information Management and Systems, the Information Systems Librarian manages and supports the implementation, operation, integration, and enhancement of the core library information systems and applications. The position plans and implements new software releases and enhancements, informs and educates Libraries administration and staff; works collaboratively with the Libraries Web Administrator; identifies, recommends, tests and implements software; assists with the exploration of emerging information and web technologies; provides technical expertise, advanced knowledge and independent judgment; may supervise staff who maintain software applications or provide user and operational support for library systems; provides management and statistical reports on systems operations; keeps abreast of relevant literature and technology; represents the Libraries nationally, acts as a primary liaison with systems vendors; and serves on/participates in Libraries and University organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science; understanding of the application of technology to scholarship and teaching, and experience developing and/or supporting library solutions for digital publishing, archiving, document delivery, cataloging, interlibrary loan, or other library workflow processes; strong aptitude for acquiring new skills relevant to library systems and web technologies; strong organizational and analytical skills, communication (oral and written) skills, and ability to take initiative; experience supervising and mentoring staff; ability to work collaboratively with both technical and library staff with widely varied skill sets and technical knowledge; two years experience with an integrated library system, preferably Innovative, in a medium to large research library or similar organization; experience with assessment of technology services; knowledge of server operating systems, preferably Linux, UNIX and Windows; knowledge of scripting and/or programming languages such as Perl, Java, Oracle, SQL, and HTML editing; Experience developing and administering web-based solutions using Perl, Java, Javascript, CSS,HTML, XML and related technologies; familiarity with metadata standards and formats for library systems such as MARC, Dublin Core, METS, and MODS.; knowledge of protocols for search and retrieval, messaging and networking such as Z39.50, SRW/SRU, and FTP; experience working in a library functional area, preferably in an academic research library environment.

 

THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation’s leading research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and international vitality. The University is privately supported, non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science (www.miami.edu).

 

THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu) ranks among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a combined collection of approximately 3 million volumes, 48,000 current serials, and over 33,000 E-journal titles. The Otto G. Richter Library lies in the heart of the campus and serves as the central library for the University. Other University of Miami libraries include the Paul Buisson Architecture Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center, and the Marta & Austin Weeks Music Library, the Marine and Atmospheric Science Library, and the Louis Calder Memorial Library. The campus also has an independent Law library. The Libraries provide support and services for approx. 10,100 undergraduates, 5,100 graduate students, and 10,000 full and part time faculty and staff. The Libraries has a staff of 37 Librarians and 86 support staff and is a member of ARL, ASERL, CLIR, NERL, OCLC, RLG, and SOLINET.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications of the person selected. This is a non-tenure track twelve-month faculty appointment at the Associate, or Professor rank. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: paid pension plan; partially paid medical and dental insurance plans; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore, and sporting event discounts; optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, moving allowance, and no state or local income taxes. More information on benefits can be found at:  http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/bensum-faculty06.pdf.

 

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected. Applications should be submitted electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three references. The references will not be contacted before the appropriate time.

 

Send nominations and applications to: Rudy Montejo, Human Resources Coordinator, Otto G. Richter Library, University of Miami, P.O. Box 248214, Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320 ;e-mail: [log in to unmask]

 

 

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

 

Cheryl Gowing

Director, Information Mgmt & Systems

University of Miami Richter Library

Coral Gables, FL  33124-0320

 

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