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Posted 23 July 2010

Technology Manager
Salem Public Library

Deadline: 13 August

Salem, Oregon
Division Librarian (Technology Manager)
Recruitment #10-0307-01
Work Schedule:      M-F 8:00-5:00. May require evenings and weekends. 
Opening Date:      7/16/2010 8:00:00 AM 
Closing Date:      8/13/2010 11:59:00 PM 
Type of Recruitment:      Open Competitive 
Salary:      $4,572.53 - $5,844.80/month + benefits 
Employment Type:        Full Time Career  
  
JOB SUMMARY 

Salem Public Library is seeking a professional librarian to be the library’s Technology Manager.  This position will provide leadership in pursuing, implementing, and training staff to use new technologies to improve customer service delivery and increase staff efficiency.  The Technology Manager will also direct the services of the Technical Services division, the A-V Center, the Computer Lab, and the Library’s Technical Support Analyst.  In addition to technology planning, this dynamic role also encompasses network maintenance and upgrades, and troubleshooting electronic library resources such as computer hardware, software, databases, Internet and related equipment.  The Technology Manager is an important part of the Library management team and reports to the Library Administrator. The schedule may include occasional evening or weekend hours.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:
The Technology Librarian should have an MLS degree from an ALA accredited program

Experience:
three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in a public library; or

a bachelor’s degree with a major in computer applications or a similar field plus three (3) years of professional library experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of experience and training.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years in a supervisory position; excellent communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; knowledge of library operations and Microsoft applications. Experience with digitization projects, Photoshop, web authoring tools, and adaptive technology is highly preferred.

For more information and to complete our online job-application please go to www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.  
 
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