[Web4lib] Clemson University: Systems Librarian

Albert Timko ATimko at graystoneadv.com
Tue Jul 8 18:16:58 EDT 2008


Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA, has an opening for  the
following position:

Systems Librarian (Clemson University)
 
Clemson University seeks an energetic, creative, service-oriented and
technologically-savvy librarian to be an integral part of the newly
established Digital Initiatives and Information Technology Unit. This unit
will undertake projects in digitization, institutional repository
development, e-science and local integrated library system enhancement. The
Systems Librarian is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank.
Clemson library faculty members participate in library-wide planning and
governance, work in a shared decision-making environment, and are encouraged
to be active in university service and professional organizations.
 
Position Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Unit Head for Digital Initiatives and Information
Technology, administers and provides operational and user support for
Innovative Interfaces¹ Millennium, the Libraries¹ ILS; in consultation with
public service units, maintains OPAC interface; serves as contact person
with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Monitors daily status of applications,
upgrades software when needed, and coordinates with other campus offices and
systems.
 
Hires, directs and evaluates systems staff who provide Libraries¹ desktop,
server, and application support, and who manage the joint Libraries/Computer
Center Help Desk.
 
To further information technology service and integration with the Libraries
and campus computing, the Systems Librarian is a member of the Libraries¹
User Services Group and relevant campus committees, and seeks opportunities
to collaborate with university, statewide and national information
initiatives.
 
Maintains current knowledge of library technology trends, including
open-source software development, and is active in relevant professional
organizations.
 
Required Qualifications/Experience:
€ ALA-accredited master¹s degree (or foreign equivalent as determined by
ALA-recommended procedures)
€ Minimum of two years of experience supporting an integrated library system
in a medium to large library environment
€ Minimum of one year of recent experience supervising and mentoring staff
€ Demonstrated knowledge of information technology standards, protocols,
issues and trends
€ Experience in developing and sustaining IT projects; knowledge of web
design and tools for web editing (i.e. Dreamweaver/Photoshop)
€ Strong organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written)
skills
€ Demonstrated understanding of MARC and related XML standards
 
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
€ Experience with Innovative Interfaces¹ Millennium system
€ Two years of recent management experience in an IT environment
€ Experience working with consortia, campus IT or other large IT
organization
€ Experience working with UNIX, Linux and Windows servers
€ Knowledge of one or more scripting or programming languages
€ Experience working with relational databases
€ Knowledge of FRBR
€ Previous experience in an academic library setting
 
Salary and Benefits:
Minimum $50,000; rank and competitive salary based on the successful
candidate¹s qualifications and experience. State of South Carolina,
TIAA-CREF, or other retirement plans available. Various medical plans,
dental plans, 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 12 paid holidays,
and liberal professional development leave are provided. Clemson University
offers up to six credit hours to employees each semester. Library faculty
receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development
activity
 
Library: Clemson University Libraries employs 30 librarians and over 70
support staff. For more information about the Libraries and its services,
see http://www.lib.clemson.edu.
 
Location: Clemson University, South Carolina¹s technologically-oriented land
grant institution, has approximately 17,000 students, 39 doctoral degree
programs, 71 masters degrees, and a wide range of undergraduate academic
programs. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 30
miles from Greenville, SC and within 3 hours driving time of either
Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA. For more information, see
http://www.clemson.edu.
 
Application process: Submit a letter of interest directly addressing the
requirements for the position, your résumé, and names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional
references to:
Gordon Cochrane
Chair, Systems Librarian Search Committee
RM Cooper Library
Box 343001
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-3001
Phone (864) 656-1535
Fax (864) 656-0758
 
This information may also be submitted electronically as a single attachment
in Word, PDF, or RTF format to gmcochr at clemson.edu. Applications postmarked
by August 1, 2008 will be given first consideration. Candidates invited for
on-site interviews will give a 20-minute presentation to library faculty and
staff.
 
Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of
individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin,
race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
 
 








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