Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian, Muhlenberg
College, Allentown, PA
(Note: This is a good job in a good, reasonably affordable
place to live.)
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The Systems Librarian guides and facilitates the automation
activities of the library,
and provides leadership in addressing the automation needs
of both technical and public
services. The incumbent provides overall administration of
Innovative Interfaces, Inc's
integrated library system (ILS), oversees the development
and maintenance of the
library's website, and provides support to library staff in
the overall use of
library automation, desktop applications, and WWW resources
while participating
in the library's decision-making process by contributing
information,
advice and expertise on emerging technologies.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
The span of responsibilities includes supporting and
upgrading all modules of the ILS
(III Millennium) as well as acting as liaison with III to
solve problems and implement
new services; supervising the loading and processing of
electronic files such as those
from Marcive, III, OCLC, SerialsSolutions and McNaughton;
overseeing the development,
maintenance and security of the library's website and
assisting library staff in
authoring, establishing and maintaining library webpages;
collecting statistics
on system and website usage; maintaining the government
documents CD-ROM workstations;
recommending and facilitating software and hardware
upgrades, including those for
OCLC's interlibrary loan and cataloging services and
hardware upgrades to library PCs;
maintaining an equipment inventory; and acting as the
library's primary liaison with
OCLC. The Systems Librarian will need to establish a
collegial and productive
working relationship with the Office of Information
Technology (OIT).
Qualifications:
Graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited program, or
equivalent. Minimum of 2 years
post-MLS systems and automation experience in an academic
library, or equivalent. Some
knowledge of MARC21 format preferred. Experience with
managing Innovative Interfaces, Inc.,
or other comparable automated library system, and knowledge
of OCLC's products and
services is essential. Familiarity with system architecture
and database management.
Knowledge of current versions of standard software
applications such as Microsoft Office
Suite and Novell networking. Demonstrated ability to
communicate with a variety of
constituents with varying degrees of automation expertise.
Excellent written and
oral communication skills.
Other Elements:
Additional preferred knowledge: awareness of PERL and
Javascript enhancements to web
pages, awareness of XML and current library metadata
applications and evolving standards,
awareness of Electronic Resource Management (ERM)
applications, awareness of digital
preservation issues. Knowledge of Linux. Experience with
budgeting. Knowledge of
the interdependent relationships of divisions within an
academic library and the
ability to provide guidance in selecting appropriate
computer and electronic applications
which will enhance the library's mission of providing
reliable service to patrons and
support the scholarly and research needs of the faculty and
staff of the college.
College:
Muhlenberg College is a highly selective, private liberal
arts college located on
a beautiful campus at the end of Pennsylvania's third
largest city. Close to a diverse
downtown yet not far from the scenic countryside. Allentown
is within easy driving
distance of Philadelphia and New York City. Trexler Library
houses a collection
currently seeing a major shift from print storage to
electronic access. The library,
served by a staff of 16 employees, is an attractive, modern
facility using Innovative
Interfaces integrated library system. Visit our web page at
<http://www.muh
lenberg.edu/library>.
Classification:
Manager. Full-time. Benefits as described in Muhlenberg
College Trustees' Handbook for Managers.
Salary:
$48,000-$53,000 based on experience.
Applications:
Review of applications begins May 15. Address letter of
interest to Martha Stevenson,
Interim Library Director, Trexler Library, Muhlenberg
College, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown,
PA, 18104. Applications may be submitted electronically to
msteven muhlenberg.edu
Muhlenberg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
encourage applications from
candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our
campus.
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