[Asis-l] Georgia Tech Position Announcement: Head, Information Technology and Applications Department

[Susan Wells Parham]

Head, Information Technology and Applications Department

The Georgia Tech Library seeks an innovative, experienced
informational professional to fill the position of Head of the
Information Technology and Applications Department (ITA). With over
$540 million in sponsored research in 2009-10, the Georgia Institute
of Technology (GT) is a top tier university with several nationally
recognized programs in science and engineering. The Georgia Tech
Library & Information Center is a member of the Association of
Research Libraries and the Association of Southeastern Research
Libraries. It is a partner in the Georgia cooperative library
organization, GALILEO, and a leader in the Georgia Knowledge
Repository (GKR).

This position provides leadership to the department, participates in
Library strategic initiatives, and identifies opportunities for
organizational improvement. In addition to managing and mentoring a
staff of technical librarians and IT professionals, the department
head collaborates and cooperates with the GT Office of Information
Technology, and other technology units at the Institute as well as
with other research libraries and related institutions nationally and
globally. This is an instructional faculty position that carries an
expectation of advancement in academic rank as measured by excellence
in performance of assigned duties, scholarly communication and
involvement in professional activities.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services,
the department head will supervise ten FTE librarians and professional
staff and support a variety of services for the Georgia Tech
Community. The department is comprised of several service units:

Desktop and Collaboration Services is responsible for desktop
computing resources and collaboration solutions used by Library staff
and the public. This includes installation, maintenance, training,
inventory control, and specification and purchase of hardware /
software and management of the Library’s collaboration and messaging
environment.

Database Administration and Programming supports access to the
commercial databases and electronic resources that are available
through GALILEO and locally resources provided by the Library. Other
supported services include SFX, E-Reserves, and Document Delivery.

The Integrated Library System unit supports the Voyager library
management system that includes the library catalog, the circulation
system, and the acquisitions and serials system.

Network Services is involved in installation and maintenance of
servers and system integration. This includes user account
access/administration, email, backup, and server architecture. This
group also provides information security, developing strategies and
monitoring for intrusions.

Web Services is responsible for the direction, design, development,
and coordination of the Library's web presence.

There is a growing emphasis on digital library development and
infrastructure to support services such as digital repositories and
collections, publishing services, and digital capture and conversion
activities. The Department Head collaborates with others in the
Library to set priorities for programming and application development
services.

Required Qualifications: The position requires an ALA-accredited MLS,
or equivalent advanced degree in information technology, three to five
years supervisory experience in an academic library or information
technology organization, and outstanding skills in communications,
project management, analytical, and team building.

Desired Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a strong
interest in current applications of information technology and
strategic thinking, and a commitment to customer service.

Salary and Benefits: Minimum salary is $75,000. The benefits package
includes 21 days vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave,
health/dental insurance options, and retirement options including the
Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or optional retirement plans,
including TIAA/CREF.
Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund.

Application Process: Applications will be reviewed beginning April 1,
and will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is
contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States.
Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail
addresses, and phone numbers of five references to Sharon Baines, HR
Officer, Library and Information Center, Georgia Institute of
Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0900

An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.