[Web4lib] job posting: Systems Librarian for FLO consortium (Boston, MA)

Elena OMalley Elena_OMalley at emerson.edu
Thu Nov 3 16:20:21 EST 2005


Cross-posted, apologies for duplication. 
Please send resumes to Walter -- not me.

Elena O'Malley
Head of Library Computer and Internet Services
Emerson College Library, Boston, MA 02116

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Institution: Fenway Libraries Online, Inc.

Job: Systems Librarian

Duties/Description: Fenway Libraries Online (FLO), an automated library
consortium of nine academic and special libraries in Boston and Cambridge, 
seeks a Systems Librarian to provide on-going support for the Endeavor 
Voyager System and technology training to the library staff at the FLO 
member institutions. The Systems Librarian should be creative, flexible, 
energetic and able to communicate effectively with all levels of library staff.  
The major duties are the following: (1) to provide support for library staff 
in their use of the Endeavor subsystems (cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, 
public access, serials check-in; (2) to create customized reports using 
report-writing software; (3) to maintain and enhance the Web Public Access 
Catalog; (4) to provide staff support and direction for FLO operational committees; 
(5) to perform system upgrades as needed; (6) to produce training materials and 
conduct training sessions for the library staff at FLO member institutions.

Qualifications: MLS degree. Knowledge of an automated library system 
(Endeavor preferred). Knowledge of HTML and Unix. Experience with UNIX and 
Windows servers strongly preferred. PC literacy and familiarity with desktop 
applications. Experience with training and documentation. Wide range of knowledge 
in all library aspects (cataloging, circulation, reference, acquisitions, serials, 
ILL, reporting). Desire to learn additional technical skills. Excellent written 
and oral communication skills, ability to respond flexibly to rapidly changing 
priorities, willingness to work weekends/evenings when necessary.

Salary: competitive

Closing Date: when filled

Send: Send cover letter, resume, and names/address of 3 references to: 
Walter T. Punch, President, Fenway Libraries Online, 
c/o Wentworth Institute of Technology Library, 
550 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02115. 
Email: punchw at wit.edu



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