[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Job posting - Executive Director of Maine InfoNet

[Forest, Jon]

Libraries in Maine are seriously looking at Evergreen & Koha as a future
ILS option, but before we can make any commitments, we need a director
of the organization which oversees the current statewide systems.  This
job description does not specifically mention open source, but knowledge
of it is something that would be valuable in a candidate for this
position, so I thought I would share it on this list.  If anyone has
questions about it, please contact me off list.

Jon Forest
Library Automation Manager
Maine InfoNet
http://www.maine.gov/infonet
jon.forest at maine.gov
207-557-0072

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Executive Director, Maine InfoNet
Search extended
Regular, Full-time, Fiscal-Year Appointment
http://www.umaine.edu/eo/jobs/techres/07628%20CEO%20Maine%20InfoNet.html


The University of Maine and the Maine State Library seek an executive
program leader to develop, direct, and manage this statewide library
information program which is a partnership of public, academic, school,
and special libraries throughout the state.  Maine InfoNet is an
organization jointly administered by the Maine Library Commission and
the University of Maine System. The mission of Maine InfoNet is to
broaden statewide sources of information and educational resources for
all Maine citizens and to serve as an information portal that promotes
resource-sharing, provides cost-effective solutions for the improvement
of the quality of library and information services, and supports the
economic development of the State.  Maine InfoNet comprises three major
programs: an operational statewide union catalog; a resource-sharing
system; and provision of electronic resources.  Maine InfoNet Executive
Director will report to the Maine State Librarian and the Dean of
Libraries, UM as the designated representatives of the Vice Chancellor
for Academic and Student Affairs.  Maine InfoNet Executive Director will
serve under the advice and direction of the Maine InfoNet Board, which
is sponsored jointly by the Maine Library Commission and University of
Maine System.

Required Qualifications:  1) ALA accredited MLS and professional library
experience in academic or public library services with demonstrated
leadership, management, and supervisory experience in a library,
consortium, or information-oriented organization.  2) Demonstrated
ability to manage programs, staff, technology, and budgets.  3)
Familiarity and comfort with a broad range of information technology and
an understanding of the impact of technology on libraries and their
users.  4) Demonstrable vision and leadership skills, with successful
experience in developing innovative programs.  5) Excellent oral and
written communication skills for interpersonal, presentation,
negotiation, and consensus-building duties.  6) Demonstrated success in
fiscal management and fundraising, a willingness to travel, and the
ability to multi-task are also required.

Preferred Qualifications:  1) Evidence of entrepreneurial success with
interest in building a new organization.  2) Experience working
collaboratively with libraries, other institutions, and with state and
federal government.  3) Experience working with legislative initiatives.
4) Understanding of the information needs of both rural and urban
environments.

This is a fiscal-year, full-time position with an excellent benefits
package. The salary range for this position is $58,631 to $97,719.
Review of applications will begin on March 3, 2008 and will continue
until the position is filled.  Send letter of application addressing the
requirements above, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and e-mail addresses of three references to  Maine InfoNet Search
Committee, Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5729 or
email to: marycady at maine.edu

More detail available at:
http://www.umaine.edu/eo/jobs/techres/07628%20CEO%20Maine%20InfoNet.html