• Leads the library’s investigation and implementation of emerging technology to better serve the campus.
• Develops a technology plan that builds on the University’s and Library’s strategic plans to address new opportunities and pursue possibilities of adapting and applying technology solutions.
• Participates in library planning; serves on library-wide and university committees and task forces including the Library Executive Council.
• Works in partnership with the campus Division of Information Technology for discovery, planning and implementation of new technology.
  
• Keeps current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and costs.
  
• Provides leadership in coordinating and defining technology requirements for library-wide projects and initiatives.
  
• Oversees Library Information Technology Services composed of library faculty and staff and student employees and works with other areas of the library and university that are affiliated with technology.
  
• In partnership with the Division of Information Technology insures that library systems and computing are robust and operational.

• ALA accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in IT-related project management in one or more of the following in an academic library setting:
• Database development
• Network engineering
• Hardware and software upgrades to mission critical applications
• Application development
• Experience with library technologies and technology planning and demonstrated knowledge of current technology trends.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Evidence of leadership and management ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably and personably both orally and in writing.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of significant trends and issues in the application of information technology to libraries and higher education, including research support and information management services and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing new technologies or services, e.g. virtual servers, immersive technologies, and maker spaces.
• Experience working with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Experience developing IT policies for workflows and software support.
• Demonstrated record of participation in relevant professional associations and ongoing professional development.
• Experience working with a larger campus information and computing group.
• Experience working in a consortia of libraries.