[Web4lib] Systems Librarian Position at Texas Christian University

[Bouchard, Kerry]

Systems Librarian

Texas Christian University seeks a Systems Librarian to be primary support person for our ILS (the Ex Libris Aleph 500 system). Responsibilities include: troubleshooting problems; implementing new software features; integration with other campus systems, such as PeopleSoft; creating/revising data loads, exports, interfaces and reports; installing system updates and upgrades; enhancing staff and user interfaces to the ILS; devising and documenting new procedures as needed; and supervising the Systems Assistant who maintains staff hardware and client-side software for the ILS.  The position reports to the Director of Library Systems.

Requirements: MLS from ALA accredited library school. Three years experience working with library automation software in the role of configuration, troubleshooting, and integration with other software products. Ability to develop and modify relational database applications using SQL-based software tools. Ability to develop and create web pages.  Ability to work as a systems analyst, by translating user needs into functional specifications.  Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing. Familiarly with the MARC record format. Knowledge of library technical services workflows as they relate to an ILS. Knowledge of programming languages used in client and server side scripting. Ability to work independently.

Desired: Supervisory experience. Experience working with the ExLibris "Aleph" ILS product. Experience working with Unix-based systems. Experience with Oracle database server. Facility with MS Office suite.

Location: Texas Christian University is located in Fort Worth, Texas. With an enrollment around 8,000, TCU offers graduate education in 48 fields and undergraduate degrees in 98 majors. The Mary Couts Burnett Library collection includes app. 1 million monographs and over 20,000 print and electronic journals, with about 50 full time staff.

Salary: $40,000

How to Apply:
Candidates should send cover letter, vita, and the names of three references to Dr. June Koelker, Associate Dean of the Library, Mary Couts Burnett Library, TCU Box 298400, TCU, Fort Worth, 76129. Review of applications will begin July 15th, 2005. TCU offer excellent fringe benefits, 11.5% retirement contribution after two years of service, and support for professional development.