Director of Digital Strategy and Technology Integration

Description

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) seeks a dynamic and engaged technology leader to play a key role in positioning the Library as a recognized, trusted and relevant resource for our community in an increasingly digital world. The successful candidate for this newly created position will possess a shared vision of the importance of technology in the delivery of modern public library services, and will be able to effectively communicate and implement that vision and related strategies.  Reporting to CLP’s President and Director, the Director of Digital Strategy and Technology Integration will coordinate system-wide initiatives related to digital strategy and technology, direct the work of the Information Technology Department and work to further our organization’s digital transformation, ensuring that CLP is recognized as a trusted and relevant resource for our community. This position will inspire staff to keep abreast of cutting-edge technologies and develop mechanisms for communicating with and assessing the needs of both staff and community members. The Director of Digital Strategy and Technology Integration has the opportunity to shape and execute the use of technology in order to enhance the library customer experience in a changing library landscape. The person in this position will represent CLP in local, regional and national conversations related to libraries and technology. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of five years of library or technology management experience or experience in a learning organization or related setting, including supervisory experience; a Masters in Information Technology, Library Science or related field is desirable; a documented combination of education and experience relative to the requirements of the position will be considered. CLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate. To learn more about Pittsburgh, the library, and the position, please cosult the recruitment brochure at http://www.junegarcia.com/June_Garcia/Current_Searches.html ; First consideration will be given to applications received by September 27, 2013, with the search process remaining open until the position is filled. Interested applicants may submit their résumé with cover letter and salary requirements to June Garcia, Library Consultant at June@JuneGarcia.com