Head of Law Library Technology

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** 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.
** Work Interactions
** 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.
** Work Mode Designation
** This position has been designated as
** Hybrid 4.
** Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:.
** Requirements and Qualifications**##

Required:

* 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…