Axelroth & Associates is working with the *Jenkins Law Library* to identify
candidates for the *new position *of *Assistant Director of Technology
Services*.
Established in 1802, Jenkins is the *nation’s oldest law library*. Jenkins
is a membership library and also functions as the county law library for the
city and county of Philadelphia, providing services to attorneys, the
judiciary, government officials, students, scholars and other researchers as
well as the general public. The Jenkins web site is a vital resource for
the legal community. Library members have round the clock exclusive access
to databases and other information that assist them in their law practices.
We are searching for an individual who seeks a challenge and wants to be
part of a team that is creative and constantly striving to ensure that
Jenkins remains an essential and relevant resource to its members and the
wider legal community it serves.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director of
Technology Services is responsible for implementing, managing and
coordinating projects, policies and procedures, and programs related to the
library’s various systems. The Assistant Director of Technology Services
identifies shared functions and assets among the library’s departments
(Business, Knowledge Management & Technology Services) to maximize value and
coordinates, designs and implements new technology initiatives for the
entire library. Future initiatives include a redesign of the library’s
website as well as implementation of an e-commerce application for the same.
*Responsibilities*
**Responsible for all IT and library systems activities at the library,
including electronic applications, databases and tools in all departments.
- Works with the Director and two Assistant Directors to set library
policies and procedures and participate in long and short range planning.
- Implements and documents library policies and procedures.
- Assists with library budget preparation and implementation.
- Actively promotes the law library and initiates working relationships
with law and technology related organizations.
- Works with library committees to improve access to Jenkins' resources
via technology.
- Coordinates technology projects with outside consultants and vendors.
- Responsible for the daily personnel operations within the Technology
Services department.
- Works closely with the heads of the three Technology Services units –
Network, Library Systems and Digital Development - to develop and prioritize
technology initiatives.
- Oversees the traditional library and business related systems as well
as network activities and works to expand them.
**
*Qualifications*
**
The minimum requirements for this position include an advanced degree in an
information-related field and at least 5 years of management experience.
The successful candidate will also possess:
- A strong technical background and familiarity with Internet, network
hardware and software protocols and database applications.
- Experience in performing and managing software development and
programming, especially with MySQL, Oracle, Perl, and PHP.
- Familiarity with III Millennium, Microsoft Office, e-mail, web
browsers, and Adobe Acrobat.
- A solid understanding of information technology and its applicability
to the library’s internal operations and the provision of member services.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities in leadership, administration, and
strategic planning.
- A thorough knowledge of libraries and their varied patrons.
- An understanding of database research and the technology associated
with it.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage multiple
priorities under deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills,
problem-solving, organizational and mediation skills.
- The ability to analyze needs and to determine priorities based on
business objectives.
- A high degree of creativity and flexibility.
- The ability to manage professional, paraprofessional and technical
staff.
- The ability to effectively direct and advise others.
- A demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team setting.
- Dependability and a sense of humor.
EOE. Competitive salary and benefits package.
**To learn more about Jenkins, please visit its website:
http://www.jenkinslaw.org. <http://www.jenkinslaw.org/>
*How To Apply*
**
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your *salary requirements** no
later than June 19, 2009. We will review applications as they arrive and
will conduct initial interviews immediately in order to fill this position
quickly.
Please email your application to:
Ellen Callinan
Senior Consultant, Axelroth & Associates
ecallinan at axelroth.com <ecallinan@axelroth.com>
** To be considered for this position, your application must include your
salary requirements. *
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