MANAGER OF LIBRARY TECHNOLOGIES
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
DESCRIPTION.
The Manager of Library Technologies at the Portland State University Library plays a key role in the leadership of the Library’s information-technology infrastructure and services, including supervision of the Library Technologies team’s activities and staff. This position oversees library-technology projects and systems, and works with system vendors, programmers, librarians, staff and public end-users to develop, evaluate, implement and support a variety of systems. Services and systems currently include: the Library’s integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium), the Library’s multiple Web sites, servers and interfaces; major applications for interlibrary-loan and course-reserves operations, the PSU digital repository, instructional technology and provision of staff and public computing. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, excluded, unranked position that reports to the Associate University Librarian.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.
• Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University’s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct).
• Manage the Library Technologies team of four staff and two students. Plan, coordinate and evaluate daily operations of the team’s activities, projects and staff so as to provide timely, professional and consistent library service.
• Supervise, hire, train and evaluate Library Technologies team members, as necessary, maintaining established unit performance standards and providing conflict resolution when necessary.
• Act as advocate of unit staff and be committed to staff development and staff participation in unit planning and decision making; promote high staff performance through teamwork, job training and enrichment, encouragement of innovation and recognition for achievement.
• Manage technology-related vendor relations, including selection and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate unit activities with those of other Library units.
• Lead the Integrated Library System (ILS) team and attend other functional subgroups’ meetings as necessary; provide oversight and management of technical support and coordination for ILS-related issues and functions.
• Participate in the continual evaluation of the technologies being provided in the Portland State Library, making suggestions for service enhancements, greater efficiency, or cost containment; collect and analyze management data for patterns and trends that suggest a need for change or positioning for the future; and prepare reports on activities, problems, challenges and accomplishments of acquisitions and preservation.
• Ensure that the short- and long-range planning processes for Library Technologies are anticipatory, rather than reactive, and that they provide an effective means to meet the Library’s mission and priorities. Evaluate alternatives in terms of cost effectiveness, quality of services and larger institutional priorities.
• Participate in leadership within the Resource Services & Technology (RST) unit through participation in the Coordinating Team (C-Team), which helps to advise the Associate UL in the development of unit-wide policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate communication concerning library technologies-related issues, services, policies and procedures with library staff, users, academic units served and external partners.
• Participate in promoting and providing visibility for a positive, responsive image of the Library and its services to the University community and the community at large.
• Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues and Library Administration.
• Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range library information technology goals, objectives and priorities aligned with those of the Library and the University.
• Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature.
• Represent the Library at local, regional and national meetings, conferences and symposia, as assigned.
• Contribute to the work of relevant committees and work groups in the Library, the University and the Orbis Cascade Alliance.
• Work independently and collaboratively with library users, and library, campus and consortial colleagues.
• Be committed to the principles of diversity and staff development.
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.
• A B.A. or B.S., preferably in a related field.
• Evidence of two years or more experience managing information technologies and systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing an integrated library management system (Millennium preferred).
• Demonstrated personnel management experience, including hiring, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Working knowledge and/or experience managing Web sites and digital resources.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, planning and/or project management, including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in relation to goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital technologies, applications, reporting and utility tools.
• Evidence of excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues and trends related to information technologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS.
• An ALA-accredited MLS or its equivalent.
• Experience in higher education/academic libraries.
• Experience with Millennium, ILLiad, Docutek ERes and library-digitization projects.
• Knowledge of Web technologies, standards and software; Unix and Windows operating systems; library information technology standards and protocols; proxy servers and remote patron authentication; database design, administration and reporting; common programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards.
• Experience with Web authoring tools and graphical editing tools.
COMPENSATATION.
Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience Salary range begins at $61,320 and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package.
APPLICATION.
Review of applications begins approximately August 2, 2010, and will continue until finalists are identified. Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:
Portland State University Library – LIBW
Post Office Box 1151
c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator
Portland, OR 97207-1151
Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.