POSITION OPENING - Librarian for the Integrated Library System

[Andrew K. Pace]

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

LIBRARIAN FOR THE INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM


North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and
nominations for the position of Librarian for the Integrated Library
System. The Libraries’ integrated system interface uses software from
Data Research Associates Inc. (DRA) for online catalog, acquisitions/
serials and circulation. The Librarian for the Integrated Library
System
will join the Systems Department (four librarians, nine information
technology professionals, and two FTE student assistants) which is
responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting advanced
information systems for the Libraries.

Responsibilities
Provides library-wide coordination for development, implementation and

evaluation of the integrated library system (ILS) interface features
and
services. Collaborates with staff in collection management, technical
services, and public services responsible for managing departmental
applications of the integrated library system.  Maintains design and
upgrades to the DRA Web OPAC interface (Web2).  Generates system
reports, designs report templates, consults with and supports staff in

distributed report writing.  Maintains awareness of the
state-of-the-art
in ILS development, interface design, management reporting, and
library
standards relevant to ILS operations, including EDI, MARC formats and
NISO standards, including Z39.50. Coordinates interface design and
configuration, database load, indexing and extract, and OCLC updates;
creates user accounts and establishes access privileges; creates and
maintains policy tables. Coordinates migration of services to new DRA
system and the implementation of new releases and upgrades; develops
and
updates system documentation. Reports to Assistant Head of Systems.

Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS.  Experience with large-scale integrated
library system software.  Thorough understanding of the MARC record
and
relational database structures.  Excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal communication skills and a customer service orientation.

Ability to work independently and set priorities in a highly
interactive
team environment. Familiarity with HTML and Web-authoring tools.
Preferred: Experience with library technical processing in an
acquisitions, periodicals, cataloging, or circulation operation;
familiarity with DRA software.  Familiarity with any of VMS, Unix, or
Windows NT (server and workstation) environments and client-server
architecture.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Librarians
have
academic status without tenure or rank.  Benefits include:  26 days’
vacation, 12 days sick leave; health insurance (comprehensive major
medical or HMO), and state, TIAA/CREF or other retirement options.
Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred
compensation,
and legal plans are available.  Relocation allowance.

Position available immediately.  Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.  To apply,
send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and the
names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional
references to:  Wendy L. Scott, Office of Personnel Services; Box
7111,
NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC  27695-7111

Full vacancy announcement available at the Libraries web site:
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/personnel/jobs/

North Carolina State University is dedicated to equality of
opportunity
within its community.




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Andrew K. Pace
Assistant Head, Systems ~ NCSU Libraries
North Carolina State University ~ Raleigh, NC
andrew_pace at ncsu.edu ~ 919-515-3087
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