Head of Law Library Technology

Requirements Head of Law Library Technology, Georgetown University Law Library Job Overview

The Head of Law Library Technology plans and implements Law Library technology initiatives and applications in order to support the research and educational mission and operations of the Law Library and Law Center. The Head of Law Library Technology collaborates with constituents inside and outside of the Law Library to strategically integrate technology to enhance library services and operations. The incumbent supervises and monitors the routine maintenance of the Law Library’s technology infrastructure and facilitates short- and long-term projects to make improvements and ensure that the library’s servers, platforms, applications, and web resources are running smoothly.

Working closely with staff in Information Systems Technology and University Information Systems, this position administers specialized software and hardware and ensures compatibility and compliance with systems requirements and University policies.

As a manager, the Head of Law Library Technology supervises, trains, and assesses the work of three full-time staff members and 1-2 student assistants. Responsible for the department’s policies, procedures, and workflows, the Head of Law Library Technology collaborates closely with other Law Library departments to evaluate and advise on new services and projects, resolve problems as they arise, and develop and maintain documentation.

This position serves as a point of contact for systems and technology vendors, and is expected to actively participate in professional organizations and stay current on developing technologies, standards, and practices.

The position reports to the Associate Director for Resource Management and Technology. Staff members in the Department are the Senior Law Library Technology Engineer, Web Application Specialist, Systems Librarian, and student assistants. Within the Law Library, the position works closely with the Head of Digital Initiatives, Head of Special Collections, and the Head of Access Services. This position also interacts on a regular basis with members of campus Information Systems Technology and University Information Systems.

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent).
• Six to ten years of library experience (including supervisory experience).
• Experience managing Linux servers (Rocky
  9) running Apache and MySQL.
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages including PHP, Python, and Ruby.
• Knowledge of front-end web development including proficiency with HTML and CSS.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and adhere to deadlines.
• The ability to triage and resolve problems and communicate solutions effectively to individuals at varying levels of technical expertise.
• Demonstrated writing skills to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks when faced with multiple projects and requests.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels, both inside and outside the University.

• Experience in an academic library in a university setting.
• Experience with the Drupal content management system.
• Comfort with Docker Desktop and Rancher Desktop (virtual instances).
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma/Primo, Spring Share Lib Guides, and Archive Space.
• Versatility in a variety of developer contexts, including the ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving library needs and best practices.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$66,783.00 - $

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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