The Library and Learning Centre at the University of Dundee are currently recruiting for a post that lies within my division (Research & Systems). This is a great role, and will make a fantastic opportunity for someone – please pass this on to anyone who you think may be interested:
The Library and Learning Centre was formed as a merged service in January 2009 under the directorship of Dr Richard Parsons, combining the existing library services with support for elearning activities and the academic staff development programme. The LLC offers a forward-thinking and innovative environment, committed to providing support for learning, teaching and research activities across the University Of Dundee.
This role lies within Research & Systems division, where the LLC is seeking to appoint a highly-skilled, motivated individual who can demonstrate aptitude in system delivery, electronic service enhancement and team leadership. These skills will be used to co-ordinate the development and maintenance of our wide range of learning and library systems, with particular responsibility for the library management system.
The role includes team leadership responsibility for the IT Support and Systems staff (5 FTE). This proactive team includes a recently appointed systems developer, and works to support and enhance numerous online services including an LMS, VLE, search services and a repository.
A number of new initiatives are currently underway which provide example projects the role-holder could expect to be involved in:
• Transition to comprehensive RFID technologies and self service in all library sites
• New web-scale discovery system to search online academic resources
• Open source digital repository for online archiving of publications
• Integration of existing library and learning systems and further development of website
The division has an established reputation for system delivery in both elearning and library fields and are committed to building on existing work to remain an exemplar institution in this field.
Candidates should have a good degree based in computing or information professions, and minimum 4 years relevant experience, with experience of an academic environment and of team leadership highly desirable.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Hannah Whaley, Assistant Director – Research and Systems Division. Email : h.whaley@dundee.ac.uk (tel 01382 384277)
