Director, Digital Technologies and Services, University Libraries

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or an equivalent certified foreign degree;
• Significant experience leading digital technology (operating systems, data structures, programming, and networking) initiatives, including demonstrated ability to stay abreast of evolving information technologies;
• Considerable experience with Library Services Platform technology;
• Considerable technology project management experience, including planning, executing, and delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget (if applicable), and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives;
• Experience supervising staff and/or teams;
• Knowledge of current and emerging information technologies to retrieve, create, and provide information products, services, and tools in a library environment;
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, networks, and related technologies;
• Skill in analyzing software packages and hardware configurations to determine those that best fit the organization;
• Strong communication skills to convey complex, technical concepts with clarity and impact to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences;
• Skill with effective delegation, including setting clear expectations and providing adequate supervision; and
• Ability to build relationships and foster trust and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Considerable experience with the Alma/Primo library management system;
• Experience managing system migrations to the cloud;
• Ability to lead organizational change in response to evolving technologies; and
• Web and digital development knowledge and skills.