The University of Miami Libraries seeks nominations and applications for a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented professional to serve as the Head of Library Technology for the University of Miami Libraries. Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Information Systems, Access, & Facilities, the Head of Library Technology provides creative leadership, management, budgetary oversight, and expertise to develop and execute the long-term technology strategy in support of the Libraries’ mission. This individual will collaborate with library staff in the six University of Miami Libraries [Richter, Architecture, Business, Marine Science, Medical, Music], the Law Library, and UM Information Technology [UMIT] on technological needs and expectations. This individual will lead the support and administration of the shared ExLibris Alma platform, Primo discovery service, and related enterprise applications, including serving as the technical lead in UM’s partnership with ExLibris for the development of the Esploro Research Services Platform. The Head will maintain awareness of and implement new technologies with that support the Libraries’ research, learning and knowledge access agendas. The Head supervises a department of six, including the Integrated Systems Librarian and Systems Support Manager, responsible for the Libraries’ computing infrastructure of staff and public access computers and AV room/event support.
View the full position description and more information about living and working in Miami at: https://www.library.miami.edu/workhere/index.html . Representatives will be available to answer questions at the ALA JobLIST Placement Center Open House, Sunday, June 25th 10:30-noon, Marriott Marquis, Independence Ballroom, Wash. D.C.
Salary and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the person selected. Appointments at the Librarian Associate Professor rank and above are typically five-year, renewable contracts. The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including 403b retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition remission; thirteen paid holidays; and twenty-two days annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore and sporting event discounts; and optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center. Moving allowance is available. No state or local income taxes.
Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted here and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three references. Materials should be combined in one .pdf file and uploaded when prompted for one’s Resume/CV (5MB max).