Job Posting-Systems Librarian, Harvard University

[Melissa Groff]

>
> Position Title:  Systems Librarian
> Harvard University Library, Office for Information Systems
>
> The Office for Information Systems in the Harvard University Library provides
> large-scale systems support to the libraries at Harvard.  This involves
> supporting HOLLIS, the integrated library system as well as providing public
> access to a wide variety of information resources located both at Harvard and
> elsewhere through HOLLIS Plus, a web-based information system.  The
> successful candidate for this position will be involved in many projects to
> bring additional functionality to the Harvard University Library systems.
>
> Duties & Responsibilities
> Working in a team environment, is responsible for the development and
> maintenance of applications both old and new.
> ·       Analyze user problems and write functional specifications.
> ·       Translating specification documents into program design.
> ·       Programming the specification in the most efficient manner.
> ·       Creating and maintaining clear task lists.
> ·       Thorough testing of completed projects.
> ·       Ongoing maintenance and updating of code.
> ·       Documenting programs.
>
> Required Education, Experience, Skills
> ·       Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent training
> and experience.
> ·       Demonstrated aptitude for technical analysis and programming.
> ·       Excellent oral and written communication skills.
>
> Desirable:
> ·       Familiarity with a broad range of computing platforms (e.g. UNIX,
> Windows, NT).
> ·       Experience with one or more of the following: Java, Perl, C++, WWW
> applications.
> ·       Familiarity with RDBMS.
> ·       Familiarity with library systems.
>
> Salary:  Salary grade 56/57
> Project term position for 2 years with possibility of renewal.
> Starting salary: $35,000 - $47,000 (depending on experience); Generous fringe
> benefits.
>
>
> To apply:  Send resume with cover letter and names of three references to: 
> Harvard University Employment Office, Resume Processing Center, Req. #5410,
> 11 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA  02138 or apply online at
> http://jobs.harvard.edu.
>
> EEO Statement:  The Harvard University Library is committed to its policy of
> equal opportunity and affirmative action.  Employment and advancement are
> based upon merit and availability without regard to race, color, creed, sex,
> sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or status as a disabled or
> Vietnam-era veteran.






Melissa Groff
Harvard University Library
Wadsworth House
Cambridge, MA 02138

ph 617/495-3650
fax 617/495-0370