Job Announcement

[Bob Bleimeyer]

Senior Analyst/Programmer
Research Computing Facility and Mayo Medical Libraries
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Rochester, Minnesota

We are seeking a Senior Analyst/Programmer to join a work team of
computing professionals and librarians involved in the Mayo Integrated
Library System project (Mayo ILS). The Mayo ILS encompasses a variety
of proprietary electronic systems and resources which must be
integrated into an intuitive, easily navigable electronic library
environment linked to key Foundation resources, most notably the
electronic medical record (EMR). The Senior Analyst/Programmer will
be involved in important development and support activities aimed
at optimizing existing and planned electronic resources and systems
as important knowledge resources and decision support tools.  The
current electronic environment includes Ovid Technologies bibliographic
search system, Micromedex suite of full-text databases, and the
Innovative Interfaces, Inc. library management system. Development
and support activities will include:  development of a common
interface to multiple proprietary systems; forms based Web access
to library resources and services; implementation of Z39.50 data
exchange among proprietary vendors; development of a management
information system including SQL interfaces to selected systems;
development of a plan to achieve functional integration of the EMR
and knowledge resources.

Specific Responsibilities:

Facilitate development of a web based common interface to multiple
proprietary systems and with other internal or external electronic
resources including full-text/image resources.

Support the development of Web based forms for access to library
resources and services. Develop CGI scripts to enable forms to
serve as an interface to the library systems including electronic
mail, application program interfaces and protocol gateways.

Support implementation of Z39.50 data exchange among proprietary
components of the Mayo ILS and external electronic resources as
applicable.

Support the development of a management information system for
components of the Mayo ILS including implementation of an SQL
interface to the Library Management System.

Participate in planning related to achieving functional integration
of knowledge resources with the Mayo electronic medical record
including a plan for data exchange of the EMR and the MEDLINE
database.

Participate in planning technical approaches for the incorporation
of additional electronic resources into the Mayo ILS, such as CD-ROM
based resources, on-line gateway services and other relevant
resources as they are identified.

Maintain an awareness of new emerging software development methods
as well as information exchange gateways and search technologies,
employing them when appropriate in projects.

Candidate qualifications and requirements include:

Professional attributes:

Excellent communication and listening skills when interacting with
colleagues and vendors.

The ability to proceed through the software deployment cycle and
perform all of the roles required of an Analyst/Programmer. These
include: Interviews and requirements gathering, application prototype,
educational document preparation, and presentations on the use of
the resulting software.

A demonstrated ability to work independently including committing
to and meeting deadlines, taking initiative, and exhibiting excellent
follow-through on tasks.

A desire to perform at a level of excellence individually and as
a member of a work group.

Education and Experience:

A baccalaureate level degree in computer science or closely related
field. A masters degree in Library Science and/or significant
experience in the field of applying information technology to
library systems is highly recommended.

Recent history of successful software development in complex
environments which included attributes from all of the areas below.

	- Multi-platform desktops and servers.
	- Client-Server applications.
	- Database applications design.

Demonstrated skills in interactive design techniques, multimedia
design processes, as well as an appreciation of technology constraints.

Specific in-depth knowledge.

	Practical and demonstrated ability in:

		 - Process or systems analysis techniques.
		 - HTML and or SGML markup languages.
		 - Scripting language development in Unix using
		 Perl and or Bourne shell.
		 - WWW CGI script development.
		 - Relational database utilization via SQL.

	Conceptual understanding of:

		- Library Management Systems
		- Z39.XX protocols and specifically Z39.50.
	 	- TCP/IP networking protocols.
	 	- Unix system tools and utilities.

	Beneficial but not required:

		 - Application development within Unix systems using
		 C or C++.

Mayo job posting number: 96-1138, please reference this number in
all correspondence.  Mayo aspires to provide the best medical care
through practice, education and research, in a unified, multi-campus
system.

Mayo is an internationally respected private, not-for-profit, group
practice of medicine providing comprehensive clinical, research
and education programs in Jacksonville, Florida; Rochester, Minnesota;
and Scottsdale, Arizona.

This position is available now for a limited time. Candidates must
be legally qualified and authorized to work in the United States.
(Individuals apply; no agencies please.)

We provide an exceptional compensation package, including a generous
personal security and benefits program. For confidential consideration,
please forward resume with earnings history, available transcripts
and credentials to:

Blenda Yee
Personnel Section
Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

Direct electronic inquires may be submitted to:
Robert R. Bleimeyer
Mayo Clinic
Research Computing Facility
200 SW First Street
Rochester, MN 55905
Internet: bleimeyer.robert at mayo.edu (MIME mail welcome)
Fax: (507) 284-5231 (If electronic mail is not possible)

Mayo is an affirmative action equal opportunity educator and employer.