Southwestern University
Head, Library Systems and Web Services
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center,
Responsibilities: This position serves as the system administrator for the library’s integrated library system (ILS), and also as webmaster for the library’s website. Responsible for library technology planning, support, and communication. Provides support for technology applications in all library departments as needed. Maintains an in-depth understanding of technological trends and developments affecting academic libraries through a commitment to ongoing professional development. Works collaboratively and creatively with librarians, library staff, Audiovisual Services, ITS, NITLE, and the university webmaster.
As a professional librarian working in a collaborative environment and guiding library policies and decision-making, the person in this position will participate in provision of library reference service, conduct First-Year Seminar library instruction, and take responsibility for select collection development duties.
This is a 12-month, full-time regular position. Librarians at Southwestern University hold faculty rank without tenure, and are eligible for promotion. This position reports to the Dean, Library Services. Librarians commit to continual professional development, attend relevant conferences and workshops, and participate in campus governance as faculty members.
Required Qualifications: MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program; experience with an ILS, preferably Ex Libris’ Voyager; working knowledge of UNIX and Windows platforms and applications, and ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems; proficiency with MS Access; experience with and knowledge of library web design standards, web graphics skills, and scripting languages such as HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript. SQL, and Visual Basic; excellent interpersonal communication, written, analytical and organizational skills. Preferred Qualification: 2-3 years professional experience as system administrator of an academic library ILS, preferably Ex Libris’ Voyager.
Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid holidays, three-weeks vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, access to wellness facilities, and free parking. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume; the names and phone numbers of three professional references; and salary history and expectation to: Southwestern University, Human Resources Department, Head, Library Systems and Web Services, Job #376, P.O. Box 770, Georgetown TX 78627-0770, or FAX: 512-863-1880, or e-mail to hrjobs@southwestern.edu. Consideration of applications will begin March 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled, with the goal of a June 1, 2010 start date. Only those resumes that include all the requested information will be considered. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F
