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Texas Tech University Libraries - Position Announcement
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Stephanie Schmitt)
Sat Apr 18 00:00:35 1998
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 19:29:26 -0500
From: Stephanie Schmitt <liscs@LIB.TTU.EDU>
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Texas Tech University Libraries
Position Announcement
TITLE: Head of Information Technology Services Department
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head of the Information Technology Services
Department provides leadership for the planning, development,
implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the Libraries=92 techn=
ology
efforts, including the infrastructure and operating systems of the ne=
twork,
hardware and software used throughout the library, and the distribute=
d
computing environment. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this posi=
tion
manages a department of 2 professionals and 2.5 support staff, super=
vises
the day to day operation of the Libraries=92 systems, and develops te=
chnology
plans for future growth in coordination with other Library department=
heads,
administration, and other campus libraries, as well as Academic Compu=
ting
Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited degree is required. Preference will=
be
given to applicants with an additional degree or coursework in a
computer-related field. Three years experience in libraries. Experi=
ence
with integrated library systems such as DRA or Innopac; automated cat=
aloging
systems such as OCLC or RLIN; coordinating Web resources; and PC ope=
rating
systems. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in =
systems
management in an academic library, experience with a Windows environm=
ent,
OpenVMS, and network administration. In addition to the required deg=
ree and
experience, the successful applicant will have highly developed
communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong se=
rvice
orientation. Strong supervisory skills and demonstrated leadership a=
bility
are also needed. Must have ability to work successfully in a team
environment. Must demonstrate evidence of problem-solving skills an=
d
ability to meet deadlines. Preference will be given to applicants wi=
th
management experience.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary range of $50,000 to $57,000. Appointment wil=
l be in
a tenure-track position with rank of assistant or associate librarian=
.
Benefits include choice of retirement programs, including TIAA-CREF; =
15
state holidays; developmental leave opportunities; partial moving exp=
enses;
and no state or local income tax.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Texas Tech University, with an enrollment of ov=
er
25,000 students, is one of four major state universities in Texas. A=
wide
range of academic programs is offered in eleven colleges and schools,
including law and medicine. Texas Tech is a member of ARL. The Univ=
ersity
Library has over 1.3 million volumes and a budget of over $8 million =
for FY
1999. The Lubbock area (pop. 225,000) is the West Texas center for
education, agriculture, health care, banking, and business. Addition=
al
information about TTU and its libraries is available at
http://www.lib.ttu.edu/.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, current resume, and names of a=
t least
three references with their mail/e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and=
fax
numbers to Dr. E. Dale Cluff, Texas Tech University Library, Box 4000=
2,
Lubbock, TX 79409-0002. Applications received by June 1, 1998 will b=
e given
first consideration.
Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.
4-15-98
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Stephanie Schmitt, Information Technology Librarian
Texas Tech University Libraries
18th and Boston, PO Box 40002
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 742-2220 [v]
(806) 742-8669 [f]
http://www.lib.ttu.edu/
