UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
ROD LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT HEAD POSITION; OPEN NOW

HEAD, LIBRARY  TECHNOLOGIES & SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

Rod Library,  University of Northern Iowa, seeks a dedicated, experienced, 
and creative librarian to lead the Library Technologies and Systems
Department. This department has a history of innovation and strong 
service orientation in a library noted for its service commitment and
outstanding library faculty and staff.  The immediate, past incumbent of this
position has accepted a position as an assistant director.

The Head of Library Technologies and Systems will be responsible for planning,
coordinating, and implementing computer-based library technologies, networks,
and systems for Rod Library and assisting the Cedar Valley Library Consortium
on technology/systems matters.   In addition to the head, Library Technologies
and Systems consists of one systems librarian, 2 1/3 FTE clerical and support
staff and six (2.3 FTE) student assistants.  Reporting to the Director of
Library Services, the Head will establish directions for development and
application of library technologies, set departmental priorities, plan,
recommend, and oversee budgets in support of technologies and systems
development and maintenance.  Current systems/technologies include  Innovative
Interfaces IOLS; OCLC; CD-ROM network; staff and public microcomputers running
Windows 95; Novell Netware and NT servers; Internet and Iowa Communications
Network connections through the campus backbone.  The Head will also serve as
principal liaison with UNI's Information Technology Services, other university
persons and bodies responsible for technologies and systems, and various
library system vendors.  Minimum salary $50,000.

Qualifications:

Required:  ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent.  At least three 
years post-MLS professional library experience.  At least two years 
professional library experience with principal responsibilities in 
systems and technologies.  Demonstrated competencies in managing 
integrated library systems, electronic information resources, microcomputer 
hardware and software, multiple operating systems, CD-ROM technology, 
networked environment, Internet resources.  Administrative experience 
in systems/computer/networking positions, including successful leadership 
in planning, setting priorities for, and implementing major projects.  
Demonstrated supervisory, organizational, analytical/problem solving
skills, service orientation, and written and oral communications skills.
Thorough knowledge of basic principles of library operations, processes, and
trends.  Ability to communicate technical information to those less familiar
with technology.  Ability to work effectively with library faculty and staff
and university computer services personnel is essential.  Preferred:
Experience/expertise with:  Novell NetWare; Windows NT Server; Windows 95;
Windows NT Workstation; HTML; a campus-wide network environment; a networked
CD-ROM environment.  Second earned master's degree or doctorate.

This position holds faculty rank commensurate with credentials and experience.
Position is a full-time, 12 month, tenure-track administrative position.
The position is open now.  The position requires the completion of a
second Master's degree or doctorate by the sixth year of employment.  A record
of professional involvement and scholarly activity is required for tenure.

The University of Northern Iowa, with an enrollment of 13,000 students, is one
of Iowa's three state universities.  UNI is located in a metropolitan area of
125,000.  The Cedar Falls/Waterloo communities are the commercial, cultural,
and political hub of northeastern Iowa, and offer outstanding recreational
opportunities as well as a very affordable cost of living.  The Rod Library
has a collection of 811,000 volumes, 699,000 microforms, 498,000 documents,
11,400+ recordings, and more than 3,200 periodical subscriptions.  Faculty and
staff of 58 [FTE] assisted by 28 students [FTE].  Budgeting sources for library
technologies & systems have included regular library funding as well as awards
from non-recurring funds from student computer fees; budgeting sources for
access services include the Library's auxiliary services budget.  The  Library
has just added its own T1 line for Internet access.  The Library has employed
an Innovative Interfaces IOLS since 1989.  Since 1996, the Rod Library has been
a member of the technology-based Cedar Valley Library Consortium, sharing its
Innovative system with consortium members (at present, Cedar Falls Public
Library and Hawkeye Community College).

For further information, Rod Library's URL is:  < http://www.library.uni.edu/ >

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until an
appointment is made.  Applications received by September 30, 1998 will receive
first consideration.  The Library encourages applications from minority
persons, women, disabled persons, and Vietnam era veterans.  Applicants should
submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to :


Professor Stan Lyle - Chair: Head, Library Technologies and Systems Department
Screening Committee, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
50613

	
The University of Northern Iowa is an inclusive academic community, hospitable
to all.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a comprehensive
plan for affirmative action.