Director of Library Technology

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. in Information Systems or related field; negotiable MSIS
  • 10+ years of increasing responsibility in information systems design
  • Proficiency in software engineering and programming
  • Experience in library technology and integrated library systems
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage production systems for library's integrated library system and inventory management system
  • Communicate with staff, campus, and vendors effectively
  • Plan and research library technology concepts and practices
  • Oversee the software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment
  • Train and mentor library staff in technology use
  • Contribute to library operations and technology integration
  • Represent the library in IT-related matters

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Training and mentoring opportunities
  • Collaboration with campus departments
  • Engagement in the library community and theological librarianship
Full Job Description
JOB TYPE: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Library Technology is responsible for management of existing Library systems, integration with third-party vendors, topical maintenance of library PC's, printers, and collaboration with other campus departments. The Director of Library Technology takes a leadership role in the identification, development, and implementation of computer technology that supports the unique mission of the library and extends its capabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:
  • Production systems management for the library's integrated library system (ILS), inventory management system (OCLC's Web Management System)
  • Communication with staff, campus departments, and library vendors and contract services
  • Planning and Research: To include concepts and practice (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records, taxonomies, metadata); Interchange Formats (MARC, Dublin Core, XML)
  • Assist the Archivist in maintaining the ILS and digital repositories
  • Implementation, deployment, and administration of Library databases
  • Training staff in the use of library technology
  • Contribute as a member of library staff to the general operations of the library.
  • Laison with campus Computer Technology Department for the library in matters relating to the use of the Library's online information access points via the Library's web page and public service terminals
  • On call after regular operating hours for infrequent library technology failures


Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

The person in this position will possess a B.A. or B.S. in Information Systems or related field (a library degree Information Science (MSIS) is negotiable).

EXPERIENCE:

The person in this position must have experience in information technology systems operation.

SUPERVISION:

The person in this position will supervise contracted labor.

The person in this position will report to the Assoc. VP of Academic Resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The person in this position will work in:

1. Typically sitting at a desk or table

2. Intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping

3. Lifting light objects (less than 25 lbs.)

4. Occasionally lifting heavy objects (more than 25 lbs.)

5. Work is typically performed in an office

EQUIPMENT:

The person in this position will use the following equipment: Personal computer, IT networking hardware, servers, etc. -- also includes a range of programming languages, computer software, and networking applications.

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