Library Systems Administrator Job Posting

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BACKGROUND:

Holy Names University is located on 60 wooded acres high in the hills of
Oakland, California.  Founded in 1868, the College is an academic
community committed to the full development of each student. We offer a
liberal education rooted in the Catholic tradition, with 14
undergraduate and 7 graduate degree programs.  U.S. News and World
Report ranks Holy Names College Number 3 in ethnic diversity among
Western Colleges and Universities.

POSITION TITLE:  Library Systems Administrator
TYPE OF POSITION:  Full-time, 40 hours per week
AVAILABLE: October 1, 2004
REPORTS TO:  Director of Library Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:
*	Play a primary role in the implementation and customization of
the Dynix Horizon Integrated Library System (ILS)
*	Update and maintain the Horizon system and administrative
profiles of other online resources (15 vendors)
*	Provide technical support for Library staff and patrons using
Horizon and other online resources
*	Train Library staff and patrons in ILS applications and system
enhancements
*	Provide instruction in the use of the Library's online resources
*	Participate in development of information literacy curriculum
*	Act as the Library's technical liaison to Dynix and vendors of
other online resources
*	Act as the Library's technical liaison to the HNU Department of
Information Technology
*	Produce statistics and reports using Horizon and other
administrative tools.
*	Expand and maintain the Library website
	
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*	Masters of Library Science or Information Management Systems
degree or equivalent experience
*	Experience with online integrated library systems
*	Web development experience (preferably with Macromedia products)
*	Two years library experience (preferably in an academic setting)

*	Service orientation and demonstrated ease in working with the
public
*	Strong oral and written communication skills
*	Strong creative and analytical thinking skills, excellent
problem-solving ability and resourcefulness
*	Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and delegate work to
others
*	Familiarity with Library of Congress classification system and
MARC codes
	
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*	Experience administering Dynix Horizon or similar system
*	Knowledge of MS SQL
*	Experience in instruction and/or curriculum development

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Send a letter of inquiry and a copy of your resume with three references
to: 
	Kathy Lowe, Director of Human Resources
	Human Resources Department
	Holy Names University
	3500 Mountain Boulevard
	Oakland, California  94619
	lowe at hnu.edu

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

SALARY:  High $40,000's to low $50,000's depending upon qualifications