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<p class="MsoTitle"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">MANAGER
OF LIBRARY TECHNOLOGIES <span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoTitle"><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b style=""><span
style="font-size: 12pt;">PORTLAND</span></b></st1:place></st1:City><b
style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> STATE
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoTitle"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Position
Announcement<o:p><br>
</o:p><br>
June
2010<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoTitle"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Manager of Library Technologies <span style="">at
the Portland State University Library provides a key role in the
leadership
of the Library’s information technology infrastructure and services,
including
supervision of the Library Technologies team’s activities and staff. <span
style=""> </span></span>This position oversees library
technology projects and systems, and works with system vendors,
programmers, librarians,
staff, and public end-users to develop, evaluate, implement, and
support a
variety of systems.<span style=""> </span><span style="">Services and
systems currently include: the
Library’s integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium
system),
the Library’s multiple Web sites, servers, and interfaces; major
applications
for interlibrary loan and course reserves operations, the PSU digital
repository, instructional technology, and provision of staff and public
computing. </span><span style="">This is a
full-time, 12-month, unclassified, excluded, unranked position. This
position
reports to the Associate University Librarian.<span style="">
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<b><span style="">Specific
Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Adhere to
University and
Library policies and procedures, including <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Portland</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>’s
Professional
Standards of Conduct (<a
href="http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct"
title="http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct">http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct</a>).</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Manage the
Library
Technologies team of four staff and two students.<span style=""> </span>Plan,
coordinate, and evaluate daily
operations of the team’s activities, projects, and staff so as to
provide
timely, professional, and consistent library service. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Supervise,
hire, train, and
evaluate Library Technologies team members, as necessary, maintaining
established
unit performance standards and providing conflict resolution when
necessary. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Act as
advocate of unit
staff and be committed to staff development and staff participation in
unit
planning and decision making; promote high staff performance through
teamwork,
job training and enrichment, encouragement of innovation and
recognition for
achievement.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span><span style="">Manage
technology-related vendor relations,
including selection and performance evaluation. </span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Coordinate
unit activities
with those of other Library units.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Lead the
Integrated Library
System (ILS) team and attend other functional subgroups’ meetings as
necessary;
provide oversight and management of technical support and coordination
for
ILS-related issues and functions.<span style=""> </span></p>
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style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in the continual evaluation of
the technologies being
provided in the Portland State Library, making suggestions for service
enhancements, greater efficiency, or cost containment; collect and
analyze
management data for patterns and trends that suggest a need for change,
or
positioning for the future; and prepare reports on activities,
problems,
challenges, and accomplishments of acquisitions and preservation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Ensure that
the short- and
long-range planning processes for Library Technologies are
anticipatory, rather
than reactive, and that they provide an effective means to meet the
Library’s
mission and priorities.<span style=""> </span>Evaluate
alternatives in terms of cost effectiveness, quality of services, and
larger
institutional priorities.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Participate
in leadership
within the Resource Services & Technology (RST) unit through
participation
in the Coordinating Team (<st1:PersonName w:st="on">C-Team</st1:PersonName>),
which helps to advise the Associate UL in the development of unit-wide
policies
and guidelines.<span style=""> </span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Coordinate
communication
concerning library technologies-related issues, services, policies, and
procedures with library staff, users, academic units served, and
external
partners.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Participate
in promoting
and providing visibility for a positive, responsive image of the
Library and
its services to the University community and the community at large.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Communicate
openly and
professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library Administration.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Participate
in the
establishment of short- and long-range library information technology
goals,
objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the
University.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Maintain
current expertise
through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations
and
networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Represent the
Library at
local, regional, and national meetings, conferences and symposia, as
assigned.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Contribute to
the work of
relevant committees and workgroups in the Library, the University, and
the
Orbis Cascade Alliance.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Work
independently and
collaboratively with library users, and library, campus, and consortial
colleagues.<span style=""> </span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Be committed
to the
principles of diversity and staff development.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Other duties
as assigned.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>B.A. or B.S.,
preferably in
a related field.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Evidence of
two years or
more experience managing information technologies and systems.<span
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Demonstrated
experience managing
an integrated library management system (Innovative Interfaces’
Millennium
system preferred).</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Demonstrated
personnel
management experience, including hiring, training, and evaluation of
staff. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Working
knowledge and/or
experience managing Web sites and digital resources.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Demonstrated
experience
with budgeting, planning, and/or project management, including the
ability to
prioritize and complete tasks in relation to goals and objectives. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Demonstrated
proficiency in
digital technologies, applications, reporting, and utility tools.<span
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Evidence of
excellent oral,
written, interpersonal communication skills.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Ability to
successfully
pass a background check. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Demonstrated
knowledge of
issues and trends related to information technologies. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Preferred
Qualifications: <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>ALA-accredited
MLS or its
equivalent.</p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Experience in
higher
education/academic libraries. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Experience
with Innovative
Interfaces’ Millennium system, OCLC’s ILLiad system, Docutek ERes, and
library digitization
projects. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Knowledge of
Web
technologies, standards, and software; Unix and Windows operating
systems;
library information technology standards and protocols; proxy servers
and
remote patron authentication; database design, administration and
reporting;
common programming and scripting languages; and metadata standards. </p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="ltr"></span>Experience
with Web
authoring tools and graphical editing tools.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Environment:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Located in one of the most livable cities in the <st1:country-region
w:st="on">United States</st1:country-region>, <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Portland</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
is a nationally recognized leader in community-based learning, and is
located
on the tree-lined blocks of downtown <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Portland</st1:City></st1:place>.<span style=""> </span>The
University offers its 28,000 students
more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Salary and Benefits:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Compensation and rank are commensurate with
experience The
salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent
benefits
package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a
generous
retirement and vacation package.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadlines:</b> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Review of applicants will begin approximately
August 2nd, 2010,
and will remain open until finalists are identified.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>To Apply:</b> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Send cover letter; resume; and names, address,
phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search
Coordinator, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:keecha@pdx.edu">keecha@pdx.edu</a>. Transcripts and background checks will be
required
for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and
experiences meet
qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred
(Word
or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Portland</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
Library – LIBW</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Post Office Box 1151</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">c/o <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Anne Keech</st1:PersonName>,
Search Coordinator</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><st1:City w:st="on">Portland</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">OR</st1:State>
97207-1151</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Portland State University is an Affirmative
Action, Equal
Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse
candidates and
candidates who support diversity.</p>
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