Deputy Director - Library Technology (MIS/IT 5)

Summary

The incumbent will manage the design, implementation and management of a stable enterprise class integrated library management system with relevant network based applications/systems that meet changing organisation needs. The incumbent will also co-ordinate and assist in staff training to ensure that the human asset of the organisation is equipped with the requisite knowledge to efficiently and effectively utilise deployed systems, and is responsible for: The design, implementation, maintenance and management of technical, administrative and library technology management system systems that will support the operation in respect of: Acquisitions Cataloguing and indexing Information media charge out Information and circulation management E-library services The incumbent will also co-ordinate and provide staff training in the use of library information management system and supervise the administration of all library technology system assets. Salary Range: 💰 $4,266,270 – $5,737,658 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Assists with the evaluation of corporate objectives and meets with senior managers to develop suitable approaches that conform to and/or enhances the IT policy of the organization;
• • Ensures the implementation of operational objectives relating to the organisation's enterprise library management system according to established priorities; The implementation process should accord with nondisruptive best practices;
• • Assists in the interviewing of personnel to ensure that the requisite competency exists that meet or exceed systems technical requirements;
• • Develops and documents technical specifications that conform to established standards for sourcing proposed library management systems and makes recommendation regarding functionality, structure, system choice and supporting ICT infrastructure;
• • Completes and gains acceptance for the development of system manual for the conversion/migration/establishment of Marc records for system use and makes recommendations to satisfy training needs;
• • Manages the fine-tuning of library management and support systems to preserve the integrity of back-office processes of the library management system database;
• • Establishes and maintains the currency of the information retained in the system for local and on-line public access (OPAC), while ensuring that proper system documentation remains current;
• • Assists in the evaluation and selection of multi-media information and learning resources;
• • Assists in the establishment and maintenance of disaster preparedness and recovery plans;
• • Makes infrastructure recommendations that underpin e-library services;
• • Evaluates system requirements and recommends purchase, development and modifications;
• • Maintains control of the structure, content, integrity, replication, backup and access of the organisation library management system;
• • Establishes and manages relevant and updated system documentation and user manuals for all relevant library management system technology;
• • Assists with the acceptance testing of system components and the diagnosis of system errors;
• • Develops or recommends training material and assists with the planning and implementation of training programmes;
• • Trains the Jamaica Library Services system user to troubleshoot user specific problems, errors and discrepancies;
• • Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the Information Technology Division's budget;
• • Manages and supports personnel of the JLS Island wide network;
• • Oversees the allowance and/or restriction of access to the Library Management System after the requisite authorization;
• • Co-ordinates the implementation of library management database system change requests;
• • Liaises with suppliers in the procurement and installation of library management computer support systems and relevant infrastructural components;
• • Provides technical guidance to staff;
• • Performs any other duties.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • • Good interpersonal skills

• Technical:

  • • Sound knowledge of emerging technology in the field of Information and Communication Technology, Radio Frequency ID, PC Access Management Technology, relational database management systems, knowledge management and computer networks.
  • • Sound knowledge of enterprise Library Management Systems and the mechanism required for implementation and management.
  • • Working knowledge of project costing and management.
  • • Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• • A University Degree in Library and Information Science, Computer Information System, Management Information System, or a closely related a discipline.

• Certification in one or more of the following certification is desirable:

  • • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) or System Administrator (MCSA), Project Management Professional (PMP).
• • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience with at least two (2) years system administration experience in an academic, public or special library.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 27th February, 2025 to: Director General Jamaica Library Service 2 Tom Redcam Drive P.O. Box 58 Kingston 5 📧 Email: dirgen@jls.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Deputy Director - Library Technology (MIS/IT 5) Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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