The Seattle Public Library is accepting applications for the
position of Systems Librarian, as described below.
TITLE: Systems Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology - Central Library
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled.
Applications will be first reviewed October 8, 2007.
Job Number: Invitation to Compete #34-07
Pay Range: $66,788.80 - $81,161.60 annually
Hours: 80 hours per pay period with a variable schedule that
may include evenings and weekends.
SPECIAL NOTES: This position is open until filled. Qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply early for immediate
consideration.
Full description of position duties and requirements, with
application information can be viewed at:
http://ww
w.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_ope
nings_detail&cid=1189709230982
OVERVIEW: The Systems Librarian serves as the lead
administrator for the Library's integrated library system
(SirsiDynix Horizon), and is responsible for all aspects
thereof, including development and maintenance of interfaces
between Horizon and other systems, integration of locally
developed and third party applications with Horizon,
functional support for all Horizon modules, and creation of
custom SQL reports. The Horizon system includes modules for
cataloging, acquisitions, serials, circulation, and an
online catalog (HIP - Horizon Information Portal), and
interacts with telephony notification, RFID Self-checkout,
patron authentication, e-payment, and computer reservation
and timing systems. The Horizon Integrated Library System
(ILS) manages an inventory of over 2 million items, and an
annual circulation of over 9 million.
Reporting to the Manager of Library Applications and
Systems, the Systems Librarian's duties require a
fundamental understanding of library practices, principles
and culture; combined with a deep functional understanding
of technology and how to apply it in the library
environment. The Systems Librarian is challenged to deliver
client-centered library services to a diverse user
community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include:
* Primary responsibility is assuring that the Library's
critical business system, the Horizon integrated library
system (ILS), accurately and reliably provides access to the
Library's information resources and circulating materials
for the public, librarians, and library staff.
* Administer, configure and optimize the ILS and its partner
products (HIP, WebReporter, RPA, TeleCirc, etc.), manage
user accounts and security, assure system and database
security and integrity; and perform all database
maintenance, including upgrades, indexing, and data clean-up
and purges.
* Write and program custom reports and scripts for
undertaking routine and non-routine maintenance database
tasks using SQL or a similar reporting and database
modification language.
* Plan, coordinate and implement Horizon and HIP projects,
enhancements, maintenance and updates, serving as a
departmental lead or project manager for assigned projects,
with an awareness how library services and units could be
impacted, and how to mitigate adverse impacts.
* Collaborate with other librarians and IT professionals to
develop and implement automated solutions that enhance or
expand the library services, information resources, or user
searching and access capabilities (Open URL resolving
systems, federated search products, self-service
applications).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS include:
* Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA
accredited program.
* 3+ years progressively responsible experience with library
automation systems (ILS) or other major database systems
(system administration, database maintenance, custom
reports).
* Working knowledge of professionally accepted library
standards of classification, cataloging and data
transmission (USMARC format, metadata standards, authority
control, Dewey Decimal Classification System, Library of
Congress Subject Headings, SIP, X12, etc.); and
experience/understanding of their application and
implications in library automated systems.
* Demonstrated solid understanding of typical library
functions that are automated (circulation, reference, online
catalogs, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, interlibrary
loan, etc.) and the knowledge of data, management, and
service interdependencies among these integrated components.
* Extensive experience with SQL or a similar database
reporting and modification language, and with RDBMS (Sybase,
MS SQL, Oracle) administration.
* Extensive scripting experience in a Windows NT/2000/XP or
UNIX environment, or other programming or SQL/report
languages experience.
Please review the full description of position duties and
requirements before applying at:
http://ww
w.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_ope
nings_detail&cid=1189709230982
HOW TO APPLY: This position is open until filled. Beginning
October 8, 2007, qualified candidates will receive immediate
consideration. Please submit a resume and cover letter via
email to job.applications spl.org. Describe how your
qualifications and experience meets those required for this
position. Candidates who are invited to interview will be
required to complete the online application available on our
Web site. (http://ww
w.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_ope
nings_detail&cid=1189709230982)
Charles P. Coldwell
Library Applications & Systems Manager
The Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
PHONE: (206) 386-4171
FAX: (206) 615-0498
charles.coldwellspl.org
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