Library Technology & Technical Services Director

Illinois; Romeoville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lewis University in Romeoville, IL is seeking a leader for Library Technology and Technical Services to guide technology initiatives and manage the library’s technical services operations. The role focuses on cataloging, metadata, and system administration to support digital resources and learning environments.

Under the Library Director, you will collaborate with staff and university units to plan, implement, and optimize library information systems, ensuring service excellence and alignment

Qualifikationen

• MLS/MLIS degree with five+ years in library technology leadership.
• Five years of academic library experience.
• Working knowledge of cataloging practices and metadata formats (AACRII, RDA, MARC, Dublin Core).
• Strong knowledge of online databases, link resolvers, and library discovery systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to take initiative and lead projects.

Aufgaben

• Manage library technology initiatives and tools and lead technical services operations.
• Coordinate cataloging and metadata for electronic and digital resources.
• Oversee original cataloging and supervise technical services activities.
• Administer library systems, databases, and e-resources, including staff hardware/software."
• Serve as liaison to IT and other vendors; support LMS integration and digital repositories.
• Assist in long-range planning and policy development for library information systems.

Kenntnisse

Cataloging

Metadata standards

Discovery tools

Project leadership

Communication skills

Ausbildung

MLS/MLIS

Tools

Alma/Ex Libris

Jobbeschreibung

Lewis University in Romeoville, IL is seeking a leader for Library Technology and Technical Services to guide technology initiatives and manage the library’s technical services operations. The role focuses on cataloging, metadata, and system administration to support digital resources and learning environments.

Under the Library Director, you will collaborate with staff and university units to plan, implement, and optimize library information systems, ensuring service excellence and alignment