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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
POSITION: Systems Librarian
DESCRIPTION: Provides technology and computer support for
the
Vanderbilt Library. The major areas of responsibility
include
developing, maintaining and assisting in the enhancement of
interfaces
to web-enabled database applications (currently implemented
in perl,
PHP, and MySQL). The position also helps establish and
maintain
guidelines (coding standards, version control, etc.) for the
development
of new applications in support of library patrons, staff,
and faculty
across the university. This position will also provide
first line
backup for Unix system administration. Other duties and
assignments
will be negotiated based on the successful candidate's
expertise, team
needs, and library priorities.
The person in this position will be involved in various
project teams,
occasionally in a leadership role, and library committees.
This
position also works closely with several other systems
librarians, our
automation coordinator, and our web coordinator. While
technical
competence is critical, a thorough understanding of
libraries and
library goals and values is equally important to
successfully filling
the role.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required for this position are: an MLS from
an ALA
accredited program plus two years' full time technical
support
experience, excellent communications and organizational
skills, ability
to learn new technical skills quickly, ability to meet
deadlines;
customer service-oriented with ability to work effectively
with computer
users at all levels of technical competence; ability to work
flexibly
and collaboratively within a team composed of librarians and
library
technology professionals; experience working in a higher
education,
research organization, or library environment; strong
problem-solving
and analytical skills; Unix system administration
experience; two years'
database programming experience with SQL, perl, PHP, or
Java; knowledge
of object-oriented analysis and design.
ENVIRONMENT: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools
and colleges
with an enrollment of over 11,000. The Jean & Alexander
Heard Library
system has a collection of over 3 million volumes in eight
libraries and
a staff of over 200. Vanderbilt University is a member of
the
Association of Research Libraries, the Association of
Southeastern
Research Libraries, and SOLINET. The library is highly
automated with an
online system based on Sirsi software. Library Information
Technology
Services is a team-based unit. The team works
collaboratively with the
libraries to facilitate effective computing and provide
leadership in
the design, development, implementation and maintenance of
technology
services for library users.
COMPENSATION: Salary negotiable, commensurate with
experience. Benefits
are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt
University,
including health care insurance; retirement plan options; a
tuition
discount program; and paid vacation, holidays, and sick
leave.
APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications
received by
November 2, 2007 and review of applications will begin
immediately. The
position will remain open until filled. Please apply online
at
www.vanderbilt.jobs. Refer to requisition number RMB57648.
Personnel Request #: RMB57648
--Dale
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Dale Poulter
Automation Coordinator
Library Information Technology Services
Vanderbilt University
Suite 700
110 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37240
(615)343-5388
(615)343-8834 (fax)
(615)207-9705 (cell)
dale.poulter vanderbilt.edu
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