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.