• help you find information on a topic
• help you develop effective search strategies
• help you select and search library catalogs and databases
• answer questions about the library's resources.

• Leads the library’s investigation and implementation of emerging technology to better serve the campus.
• Develops a technology plan that builds on the University’s and Library’s strategic plans to address new opportunities and pursue possibilities of adapting and applying technology solutions.
• Participates in library planning; serves on library-wide and university committees and task forces including the Library Executive Council.
• Works in partnership with the campus Division of Information Technology for discovery, planning and implementation of new technology.
  
• Keeps current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and costs.
  
• Provides leadership in coordinating and defining technology requirements for library-wide projects and initiatives.
  
• Oversees Library Information Technology Services composed of library faculty and staff and student employees and works with other areas of the library and university that are affiliated with technology.
  
• In partnership with the Division of Information Technology insures that library systems and computing are robust and operational.

• ALA accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in IT-related project management in one or more of the following in an academic library setting:
• Database development
• Network engineering
• Hardware and software upgrades to mission critical applications
• Application development
• Experience with library technologies and technology planning and demonstrated knowledge of current technology trends.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Evidence of leadership and management ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably and personably both orally and in writing.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of significant trends and issues in the application of information technology to libraries and higher education, including research support and information management services and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing new technologies or services, e.g. virtual servers, immersive technologies, and maker spaces.
• Experience working with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Experience developing IT policies for workflows and software support.
• Demonstrated record of participation in relevant professional associations and ongoing professional development.
• Experience working with a larger campus information and computing group.
• Experience working in a consortia of libraries.

• provide ongoing day-to-day and long-term direction, supervision, and guidance to department staff in their operations, policies, and procedures;
• foster cross-departmental collaboration and relations with campus and community stakeholders to extend the reach and impact of UMBC’s collections;
• articulate a vision for services in the Special Collections and Gallery that bolsters the Library’s Strategic Plan and incorporates dynamic activities in the areas of discovery, teaching, preservation, digital preservation and presentation, and outreach to new and existing audiences;
• work independently and collaboratively with staff to develop and implement in-house and traveling exhibitions, publications, lectures, gallery talks, exhibition labels, web-based media, and other forms of communication.

• ALA accredited MLS for which may be substituted an M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to collections as well as a specialty in history, aesthetics, and collecting of photography.
• 6 years professional experience in a library or museum special collections department or archival repository.
• 3 years of relevant, progressively responsible supervisory and management or other relevant supervisory experience; experience with working collegially across departmental boundaries preferred.
• Experience teaching or writing in an educational or professional context required; teaching or writing on the history, aesthetics, and collecting of photography in an educational or professional context preferred. Familiarity with the publishing process for developing exhibition catalogs preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of existing and developing standards for collection, description, preservation and access for photography, book, and archival collections in an academic library environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and methods for donor relations, fund-raising, and grant-writing. Experience managing all aspects of collection development, acquisitions, and donations.
• Ability to think critically and analytically; to study problems and develop well-reasoned and supported analysis and solutions; excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, showing clear communication, leadership and team building. Must be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and have the ability to collaborate with a diverse community of faculty, staff, students and administrators.

• Knowledge of basic principles of quality customer service and teamwork
  
• Demonstrated ability and interest in the areas of library public services and outreach
  
•  Interest and/or experience in developing staff training materials
  
• Demonstrated high-quality written and verbal communication
  
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team
  
• Ability to initiate and lead projects to completion
  
• Interest and/or experience working with diverse populations
  
• Ability to learn and operate a variety of common computing and productivity applications and specialized library hardware, systems, and software applications

• Materials kept in lockers and locker keys are the responsibility of the user. The library takes no responsibility for material lost, stolen or damaged while stored in lockers.
• Food and drink may not be stored in lockers.
• Please make sure you’ve checked out any Library books you’d like to store in your locker.