POSITION TITLE:
Head, Library Systems Department/Systems Librarian
DEPARTMENT:
University Libraries of Notre Dame, Library Systems
Department
TITLE OF SUPERVISOR:
Associate Director for Information
Systems and Digital Access (ISDA)
GENERAL SUMMARY:
As Head of the Library Systems Department, plans and implements
production level client-server library systems services. Serves
as primary contact with systems vendors for matters pertaining
to all ILS operational issues and other library automation
products as appropriate. Provides technical production services
for applications administered by other library departments
and/or other campus units Serves as a member of the library
faculty.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the Library Systems Department, which is responsible
for the Aleph500 Integrated Library System and designated related
client-server products as they are implemented at the Michiana
Academic Library Consortium (MALC) libraries, of which Notre
Dame is the largest installation.
- Plans, coordinates and implements development of ILS and
related products with the vendor and the MALC community. Chairs
the MALC Aleph Working Group, which coordinates and prioritizes
ILS work, recommends major enhancements, and communicates with
their respective constituencies.
- Collaborates with library departments and other campus units to coordinate
and implement the use of client-server-based library technologies to manage
campus digital resources and other non-traditional collections and services.
- Consults broadly and works closely with library departments for needs assessment
and workflow design related to the ILS and related products.
- Reports regularly on ILS issues to the Associate Director for ISDA.
- Improves the ILS and related products through exploring their
capabilities, understanding future trends, and working with internal
and external user groups and vendors to extend systems functionality.
- Actively participates in various library system user groups, e.g., the North
American Aleph Users' Group (NAAUG).
- Collaborates with other ISDA departments (Digital Access and
Information Architecture, Desktop Computing and Network Services,
Electronic Resources and Serials Access, Documents Access and
Database Management, and the Business Information Center) in
the development of overall technology planning for the Libraries.
- As a member of the Library faculty, participates on library and campus teams.
Engages in professional development, scholarship and professional service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MLS degree or equivalent from ALA accredited program.
- Experience (two years minimum) in the management, policy development and cross-functional
operational issues relating to an ILS operation.
- Experience or demonstrated potential for managing a major library department.
- Experience in large academic library preferred. Understanding of and sensitivity
for issues specific to library consortial/partnership environments. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and develop solutions among peers
in library departments. Demonstrated success in planning for and applying technology
to meet internal and external user needs.
- Evidence of awareness of current trends in librarianship and information technology.
- Working understanding of library and industry standards, protocols, architectures
and operating systems used in current library systems.
ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Notre Dame is a national Catholic teaching
and research university enriched with a diversified faculty,
located in northern Indiana ninety miles from Chicago. On a highly
residential campus, about 8,500 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
students pursue a broad range of studies. The University Libraries
hold more than 2.6 million volumes housed in the central Hesburgh
Library and seven branch libraries serving the science, engineering,
business, and architecture programs, with subscriptions to nearly
24,000 current serials. There are 160 staff and 47 librarians.
The Libraries operates the ALEPH 500 integrated library system
as MALC’s shared ILS. The Libraries are also a member of
the Northeast Research Libraries (NERL). For additional information,
consult our web site at http://lib.nd.edu/.
SALARY:
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Minimum salary is $55,000.
BENEFITS:
Librarians are non-tenure-track members of the faculty and earn
20 days vacation annually. The University offers an excellent
benefits package including tuition remission for dependents,
TIAA/CREF.
TO APPLY:
Send a letter and resume, including the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references to:
Dan Marmion, Associate
Director for Information Systems and Digital Access
University
Libraries of Notre Dame,
221 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame,
Indiana 46556-5629
Review of applications will begin August
1, 2003
and will continue until the position is filled.
