(Please excuse the cross-posting)
Skidmore College seeks a creative, service-oriented Systems
Librarian to
provide leadership for library technology projects and
digital
initiatives in the Scribner Library. As a member of the
library
faculty, the Systems Librarian reports to the College
Librarian and
supervises the Library Systems Analyst in supporting and
developing a
variety of applications. The Systems Librarian participates
in the
Library's strategic planning activities, helps to guide the
overall
direction of technology implementation in the library,
develops and
maintains library systems, and participates in reference,
instruction,
and departmental liaison activities.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and administer a comprehensive technology plan
that is
integrated with the Library's strategic plan; recommend
policies; plan
upgrades; be responsible for the Library's ILS (Ex Libris
Voyager),
catalog (AquaBrowser), and other production systems (e.g.
ILLiad).
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies, and collaborate
with the
library faculty and staff to develop new technology
projects.
* Serve as liaison with Skidmore's IT department.
* Represent the library in professional organizations and
campus
committees.
Required: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; a background in
information
technology, programming, or equivalent experience; advanced
knowledge of
emerging technologies and their impacts on academic
libraries;
experience working with a broad set of technologies,
including
programming and database management experience; solid
knowledge of HTML
and common web technologies; capacity for working flexibly
and
creatively in a rapidly changing environment; ability to
work
effectively in a team environment; a demonstrated interest
in
professional activities, including participation in local,
state, and
national organizations.
Desirable: 2 years full time experience working as a
professional
librarian in an academic library; a commitment to exploring
how emerging
technologies, including Semantic Web technologies and XML,
can impact
scholarly work; experience working with Perl, ColdFusion,
SQL, and XML
in both Windows and UNIX network environments.
Expanded and renovated in 1995, Skidmore College's Lucy
Scribner Library
is a state-of-the-art facility with an Ex Libris Voyager
integrated
library system. The library, with a book collection of
approximately
400,000 volumes and the most utilized computer cluster on
campus, is
dedicated to serving the information needs of the college's
student and
faculty population.
The position is a 12-month faculty appointment for 2 years
with
potential for renewal. For more information or to apply,
please go to:
jobs.skidmore.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until
the position is filled. Ideal start date is summer 2008.
--
Andrew Ashton
Systems Librarian
Scribner Library, Skidmore College
(518)580-5505
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