This is an administrative
position in planning and implementation of the Library’s technology plan. The
employee is responsible for the overall management and supervision of
library-based systems, internal networks, and electronic resources. Work responsibilities
include managing the automated system
and related technology; supervising and monitoring the daily use of
technologies, networks and components systems; acting as liaison with the
City/County representatives and vendors; supervising a subordinate; developing,
designing, and implementing the Library’s technology plan; and coordinating
activities of users. Job is
performed with considerable independence requiring judgment in resolving the
Library IT issues and needs. Supervision
is received under the direction of the Library Director.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
Information Systems and two (2) years of experience managing an automation
system of preferably not less than ten work stations involving multiple
locations or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems and
certified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or a Master’s
Degree in Library Information Science from an American Library Association
accredited library program and one (1) year experience managing an automation
system of preferably not less than ten work stations involving multiple
locations. A Microsoft A+ Certification and supervisory experience are preferred.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
will be considered.
Must possess a valid Alabama
driver’s license as needed to travel to library sites to coordinate
installation of hardware and software and to resolve computer problems.