Head of Technology and Digital Strategies

POSITION DESCRIPTION. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Creation & Curation Services, the Head of Technology and Digital Strategies coordinates, develops, advises, and supports all library technology and digital strategies in collaboration with the Kelvin Smith Library leadership team. Systems include the library services platform and infrastructure for resource preservation and access. The librarian is also responsible for oversight of desktop support and other technology equipment and resource needs. The Head of Technology and Digital Strategies serves as the primary contact and collaborator with the University’s central IT department (UTech) to ensure efficient and effective technology support across all aspects of the library's strategic initiatives and operations. This position will work collaboratively with all library teams and play a leadership role in library-wide planning and decision-making as a member of the KSL Leadership Team.

QUALIFICATIONS. Education. Master's degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and 6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Experience. The Head of Technology and Digital Strategies must have sufficient experience in libraries and library leadership, as well as implementation, administration, and assessment of complex technology and library systems.

Librarian Level: Appointment to the level of librarian assumes that all requirements of that level have been met and sustained, that the individual will demonstrate continued and outstanding growth in the profession and perform existing duties and responsibilities at the highest level. Librarian levels are outlined in the librarian assembly handbook.

SALARY. This position is a L3 with a minimum of $65,780. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.