The University of Denver Libraries, comprised of the Main Library at the
Anderson Academic Commons, the Bonfils Stanton Music Library in the Newman
Center, and the Hampden Center, is a highly collaborative, team-based
organization that serves a diverse population, ranging from our students,
staff, and faculty to public and other academic patrons from the surrounding
region. The Anderson Academic Commons is the campus centerpiece for
collaborative, technology-infused teaching, learning and engagement. The
University Libraries is central to discovery and creative interaction among
students and faculty, and provide collections, services, personnel, and systems
that support the teaching and research programs of the University. The
institution is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and
inclusive faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Scholarly Communication Collections
Services, the Information Technologies Librarian plays a vital leadership role
in the development and provision of University Libraries technical
infrastructure. The incumbent functions as the main technical product owner for
the organizations library management solution, Alma, as well as interlibrary
loan and digital repository software. In this capacity the incumbent works
closely with faculty and staff in technical services, access services, the
Westminster Law Library, and other areas where these systems are vital to daily
operations. The incumbent also works closely with IT@DU and vendors on
hardware, networking, and authentication issues, and provides vision for a
comprehensive strategy for curation of University Libraries digital
collections. Supervising two staff members with responsibilities in application
development, the Information Technologies Librarian also works closely with
other departments in developing and improving existing discovery platforms.
Library faculty at DU actively engage in scholarly activities through research
and publication, and participate in professional organizations, as well as
library and campus committees.
Essential Functions
Manage back-end technical aspects of the LMS.
Configure integrations across various library systems.
Supervise two staff members with application development responsibilities.
Create and implement strategies for organizations intranet and collaborative
software and tools.
Create and implement strategies for storage of digital collections.
Work with IT@DU and vendors on hardware, networking, and authentication issues.
Manage Libraries technology budget in order to best support University
Libraries faculty and staff in hardware and software needs.
Serve on library and campus committees and fully participate as an active
member of a highly collaborative, team-based organization.
As a library faculty member, work in accord with the promotion guidelines, and
engage in scholarly activities through research and publication, and
participate in national and regional professional organizations.
Supervises two positions: Senior Systems Developer and Systems Programmer II
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and
knowledgeably, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, issues, and trends in library
information technology, including integrated library management solutions and
associated software, and metadata.
Prioritize work of developers as well as technological needs for University
Libraries.
Advance DU’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and engage effectively with
a broad spectrum of culturally diverse groups.
Work independently and effectively, using tact and excellent judgment.
Analytical skills for decision making.
Evidence of commitment to professional development and scholarly activities
through research, publication, and service to national and regional
professional organizations.
Required Qualifications
ALA accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or
equivalent.
Three years’ technology experience in libraries or related organizations.
One year of supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of IT infrastructure.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a knowledge, ability, or potential to
engage effectively with diverse communities.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years’ experience with more than one aspect of workflow in a library
management solution or integrated library system (Alma, Voyager, Millenium,
Sierra, etc.).
Previous leadership experience in library or closely related IT fields.
Experience with library software applications (ILLiad, OMEKA, etc.).
Experience with digital repository platforms.
Experience in digital preservation initiatives such as LOCKSS, DuraCloud, DPN,
etc.
Familiarity with traditional and evolving cataloging and
