job posting

[Lewis, Erik]

Please excuse multiple postings.

PINES System Administrator

The Office of Public Library Services, a unit of the Board of Regents of the
University System of Georgia, is seeking a dynamic, customer
service-oriented person for the position of System Administrator of the
Georgia Library Public Information Network for Electronic Services (PINES).
As of the end of Phase II of PINES (August 2001), 217 public library
facilities across Georgia will be part of the centralized integrated library
system (SIRSI Unicorn) that is at the heart of PINES.    The PINES System
Administrator will manage and maintain the operation of the PINES system in
order to provide maximum customer service to PINES library staff and PINES
users.  Oversees diagnosis, repair, and replacement of system hardware,
software, peripherals, and telecommunications for the PINES system.

Minimum Qualifications:  Extensive working knowledge of library automated
systems.  Extensive skills in the use of relational databases and large area
networks.   Demonstrated knowledge of UNIX.  Experience with administration
of an integrated library system, including in-depth configuration,
reporting, administration, trouble-shooting, and user instruction.
Demonstrated ability to apply innovative technologies in library settings.
Strong customer service orientation.  Excellent oral and written
communication skills.   Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
setting.

Preferred Qualifications:  Master's degree in Library or Information Science
from an ALA-accredited institution.  Three to five years of experience with
the administration of library technology applications, including extensive
experience with integrated library systems.  Experience with SIRSI
Corporation's Workflows and WebCat library interfaces.  Basic knowledge of
SUN Solaris.

Salary:  From $46,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.  Strong
benefits package.

Please send résumé and cover letter no later than Friday, March 2nd to:
Human Resources
Board of Regents
270 Washington St. SW
Atlanta, GA  30334

Or e-mail BOR-Apply at mail.regents.peachnet.edu


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Erik Lewis
Office of Public Library Services
System Administrator-SIRSI
phone: 404-327-6824 fax: 404-982-3563