Job Posting: Systems Librarian, Harvard University Library

[Melissa Groff]

Position Title: Systems Librarian
Harvard University Library, Office for Information Systems

Duties and Responsibilities:
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. 

Reporting to the Applications Support Manager, the successful candidate for
this position will be involved in many projects to bring additional
functionality to the Harvard University Library systems. Working in a team
environment, s/he is responsible for the development and maintenance of
applications both old and new. Duties include: analyzing 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; and documenting programs. 

Required Education, Experience, Skills:
Required: Master's degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent training
and experience with 1-2 years of library/IT work experience. Demonstrated
aptitude for technical analysis and programming. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting. 

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. 

Note: Two year term appointment with possible renewal. 

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Harvard University Employment
Office, Resume Processing Center, Req. #9391, 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