Job Ad: Library Systems Manager, Hanover, NH, USA

[Jennifer Merrill]

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY 
HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Library Systems Manager

The Dartmouth College Library seeks an experienced library systems administrator
to join the team responsible for the deployment and maintenance of systems that
comprise the digital library.  Reporting to the head of the Digital Library
Technologies Group, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring
that systems are functional, interoperable, and serve the ongoing goal of the
library to support scholarly research.  

Administers the library's INNOPAC integrated library system as well as software
packages that support cross-database searching, Borrow Direct, Document
Delivery, Interlibrary Loan, and locally loaded databases.  Responsibilities
include integrating new systems with existing systems, responding to problems
reported by staff, recommending and coordinating system upgrades, working with
vendors to solve problems and serving as a technical liaison between the system
vendors and the campus computer center  

Requirements: Bachelors degree or the equivalent in relevant experience.  2-3
years experience in the management of a complex integrated information system,
preferably an integrated library system such as INNOPAC.  Demonstrated knowledge
of Unix operating systems, excellent analytical skills, oral and written
communication skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. 
Ability to troubleshoot problems proactively.  Familiarity with scripting
languages such as Perl, PHP, and Expect is a plus.

Working at Dartmouth means joining an institution with a strong commitment to
libraries. An interesting mix of graduate, professional, and undergraduate
programs, and a diverse student body make Dartmouth an outstanding place to
work.  A high quality of life and a thriving regional arts community provide an
attractive locale in which to work and live.
 
Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.   Full benefits
package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF; and
relocation assistance.
 
Review of applications will begin on August 19th and will continue until the
position is filled.  Please submit resume and letter of application to: Search
Committee for the Library Systems Manager, Dartmouth College Library, 6025
Baker-Berry Library, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
 or send by email to Mary.Ann.Mousley at Dartmouth.EDU  

Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For further information, review our website: www.dartmouth.edu


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Jennifer K. Merrill 
Head, Digital Library Technologies Group   Voice: 603 646-3389
Dartmouth College                          Fax:   603 646-1043
Hanover, NH 03755
Jennifer.Merrill at dartmouth.edu