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Director of Information Technology -- Tulane University -- Louisiana
Director of Information Technology
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
Tulane University
Tulane University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the
newly created position of Director of Information Technology.
Position Description
The Director oversees the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library's new Information
Technology division, comprised of the Digital Services, Systems, and
Electronic Resource Management departments. The director coordinates the
daily operations of the division while determining its strategic
direction. The director and division ensure that the library is a
technology leader on campus, and assist in making the library a key
component of Tulane's successful movement towards renewal.
The director sets direction for the Library's information technology
environment and services through strategic planning, resource allocation
and management, assessment, and policy development. He or she encourages
creative development in digital and information technology initiatives
that respond to and anticipate user needs; ensures that the library's
technology programs, services, and infrastructure are responsive to the
academic needs of the Tulane community; deepens working relationships
between Information Technology personnel and other library staff;
represents Howard-Tilton Memorial Library in technology matters within and
beyond the university; develops a strong collaborative working relationship
with the university's Technology Services division, participating in shared
initiatives and university-wide strategic technology planning; and arranges
support for initiatives such as digital reference and selective digitizing
of important library-owned collections.
The Director of Information Technology is a member of the library's senior
management group and reports directly to the Dean of Libraries and Academic
Information Resources.
Qualifications
An MLS from an ALA-accredited program, or its equivalent; a minimum of
five years of substantive and progressively responsible experience in
management of information technology in a research library or university;
a record of successful implementation and management of emerging
technologies; experience in project planning and management; knowledge of
information technology trends and applications, and of scholarly
communication patterns; ability to work effectively in a team environment;
demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with colleagues; excellent
interpersonal skills and written and oral communication; strong
team-building skills; capacity to thrive and lead others in a rapidly
changing environment.
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. Tulane
University Librarians have non-tenured academic status, participate in the
faculty and administrative retirement and tuition-waiver system, and are
eligible for sabbaticals and research grants.
Environment
The Information Technology division has a combined staff of 3 librarians
and 3 technical and support staff. Functions of the division include
coordination of ExLibris components (Voyager, SFX and Meridian/Verde),
development and maintenance of the library Web site, digital library
initiatives, and coordinated access to and management of electronic
resources. The division supports technology initiatives around the library
and explores and implements emerging library technologies.
Tulane University is an AAU institution with its main campus located in
picturesque uptown New Orleans. The university is ranked by the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a university with "very
high research activity." The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the
university's main library, an ARL research collection supporting programs
in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences. Recently, the
library has been reorganizing, building its collections, and developing an
architectural plan for expanded library facilities. (See:
http://library.tulane.edu)
To Apply
The selection process will begin on November 16, 2007 and continue until a
candidate is chosen. To apply, send a letter of application and c.v. to
Andrea Bacino, [log in to unmask] or mail to:
Andrea Bacino
Tulane University
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
7001 Freret St. 2nd floor
New Orleans LA 70118
Tulane University is an ADA/AA/EO Employer
Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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