Library Technology Director

Description

This position will plan, direct, and take a leadership role in the support of the digital library and library technology systems used by the Lehigh University Community.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and direct library technology infrastructure projects and planning
  • Plan and design library systems and servers
  • Analyze content, functions, features, data, input/output requirements, etc
  • Document and maintain schematics for overall library technology architecture
  • Collaborate with Systems and Network Administration on system administration
  • Manage, monitor, and plan library technology budget
  • Advise Vice Provost, LTS Directors, LTS staff, and campus community on library technology related matters.
• Lead and direct library technology projects and staff resources
  • Plan, direct, and allocate library technology team resources
  • Coordinate with Digital Library Project Coordinator on staff requirements for grant-funded projects
  • Direct staff resources to ensure project completion on time
  • Request and document special project human resource requirements
  • Align projects with other LTS Directors as needed.
• Research and identify new information system technologies and software pertinent to integrated library services, electronic resource management, digital library, and institutional repository development
  • Research and explore new information system technologies through partnerships and professional literature
  • Represent Lehigh, and participate in local, regional, and national projects
  • Give presentations on Lehigh innovations in library technologies at national and regional meetings
  • Publish research and development efforts for managing electronic resources
  • Prepare time and cost estimates for potential new technologies and for completing potential projects
• Direct and manage digital library (DL) systems
  • Direct DL project resources, collaborations and partnerships
  • Install and test software and hardware updates of DL systems on a regular basis
  • Evaluate new DL products
  • Participate in LTS-wide data management planning and storage initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Systems and Network Administration on system administration
• Direct, plan, and evaluate efforts for multi-institutional projects, such as the Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) initiative.
  • Participate on functional and leadership boards and committees.
  • Direct staff on project volunteer teams, in conjunction with Director of Library Access
  • Plan data migration and upgrade for Kuali OLE in conjunction with Director of Library Access
  • Plan and coordinate integrations between projects (such as Kuali OLE) and other enterprise applications, such as Oracle Identity Management and Banner.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Library Science, or Management Information Systems preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to eight years related work experience
• Technical skills required include data modeling, database design, business analysis techniques, and managing full life cycle development.
• Working knowledge of programming techniques and languages, SQL, and managing server systems particularly in Linux and Unix environments
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and determine appropriate hardward and software features for implementation.
• Previous programming experience preferred
• Ability to complete projects on time and on budget, and report on status and progress
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and decision making skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently
• Supervisory experience required
• Excellent computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and advanced graphics software
• Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

More information is available at https://lehigh.hiretouch.com/position-details?jobID=8578&job=director-library-technology