Position Announcement: Systems Librarian at Davidson
College
Davidson College Library in Davidson, North Carolina is
currently recruiting for a Systems Librarian. The position
description
and information for applicants is pasted below. Inquiries
should be
directed to Sharon Byrd at shbyrd davidson.edu or by mail
to:
Library Director
Davidson College
PO Box 7200
Davidson, NC 28035
To apply go to http://jobs.davidson.edu.
Thanks,
Derek Rodriguez
(formerly) Systems Librarian at Davidson College
derodriguezdavidson.edu
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Job Title: Systems Librarian: E. H. Little Library
Davidson College
Davidson, NC 28035
Basic Function: Overall responsibility for implementing and
maintaining
the library's operations in the area of Information
Technology.
Essential Functions: ILS administration, configuration,
and
optimization, including customization of interfaces and
scripting.
Collaborate with ITS for ILS and other database, hardware,
and software
upgrades. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and other
library equipment
problems for staff, public, and library electronic
classroom
workstations. Coordinate technical issues related to the
library's web
presence by serving as liaison with ITS, providing oversight
of website
usability issues, and participating in ongoing training
programs.
Develop, enhance, support and maintain a variety of
applications
including the course reserves system, OCLC, ILL software,
library-created databases, and link resolver software.
Evaluate and
monitor the compatibility of third-party databases with
campus network
and computer systems, and troubleshoot problems. Run
statistics and
create and run reports from various systems, as scheduled
and as
requested by staff.
Additional Duties: Monitor and anticipate information
technology
developments in librarianship and higher education in order
to support
library-wide discussion and planning. Assist in budget
preparation for
information technology investments and projects in
cooperation with
other librarians, the Library Business Manager, and ITS.
Work with the
Library Director and other librarians to plan for the
introduction and
development of new library technology applications. Work
regular shifts
on the reference desk, including some weekend and evening
shifts.
Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited
institution. 2 - 5
years of relevant experience. Database management skills
with a
preference for experience in SirsiDynix Unicorn, Oracle,
Unix, ASP.Net,
API, MS SQL or other database querying tools. Knowledge of
content
management systems. WEB programming experience with a
preference for
skills with PERL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML.
Demonstrated
strengths in communication and collaboration both in the
library and
with outside constituencies. Demonstrated experience as a
team player
who can multi-task, set priorities, solve problems, and
collaborate in
establishing goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Cover letter, resume,
and the names
and contact information of 3 references must be attached
with
application.
Department: Library
Pay Basis: Salaried; commensurate with
qualifications and
experience.
Search Open Date: May 14, 2007
Search Close Date: Until filled. Review of Applications
will begin
June 20.
Job Category: Staff
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: Under the general supervision of the Library
Director.
FOR APPLICATION GO TO: jobs.davidson.edu
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