Manager of Automated Services Bureau

Description

Located along the picturesque Pacific Coast between Los Angeles and Orange County, the City of Long Beach combines the amenities of a large metropolitan area with the tranquility of a California beach town.  Residents enjoy the benefits of a global port, a commercial airport, attractive neighborhoods, an award winning school district, and a vibrant and accessible downtown with numerous dining and shopping options.  The future is bright for Long Beach as the City is alive with activity.

The Manager for Automated Services Bureau reports to the Director of Library Services and has an essential role to plan, organize and direct the activities of the Library’s Automated Services Bureau.  Supported by a staff of nine, the Manager will oversee all aspects of the Library’s automation systems, network administration, computer software and automation contracts.  This position is part of the Library’s senior management team, which leads and advises the department on how to effectively respond to a rapidly evolving technology environment.  The ideal candidate will be instrumental in planning for and participating in the development of future growth of library technology.

A Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three years progressively responsible supervisory and/or administrative experience in managing automation and technical services is preferred.  Potential candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in information systems, computer science, or closely related field, some library experience and five years of increasingly responsible experience related to managing automated systems, application projects and technical staff are strongly encouraged to apply.  The salary range is $100,000 to $130,000 annually, DOQ. To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, current salary and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references (email preferred) to Paul Kimura by June 1, 2016. A job announcement is available at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/.

Paul Kimura and/or Cris Piasecki

Avery Associates

3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A

Los Gatos, CA 95030

E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net