[Web4lib] Job Posting - Systems Librarian

[Poulter, Robert D]

<http://staffweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/libjobs/libjobs.html#SysLibrn>

 

SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, 40 HPW

 

DESCRIPTION: Provides technology and computer support for the Vanderbilt
Library. The major areas of responsibility include developing,
maintaining and assisting in the enhancement of interfaces to
web-enabled database applications (currently implemented in perl, PHP,
and MySQL). The position also helps establish and maintain guidelines
(coding standards, version control, etc.) for the development of new
applications in support of library patrons, staff, and faculty across
the university. This position will also provide first line backup for
Unix system administration. Other duties and assignments will be
negotiated based on the successful candidate's expertise, team needs,
and library priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required for this position are: an MLS from an ALA
accredited program plus two years' full time technical support
experience, excellent communications and organizational skills, ability
to learn new technical skills quickly, ability to meet deadlines;
customer service-oriented with ability to work effectively with computer
users at all levels of technical competence; ability to work flexibly
and collaboratively within a team composed of librarians and library
technology professionals; experience working in a higher education,
research organization, or library environment; strong problem-solving
and analytical skills; Unix system administration experience; two years'
database programming experience with SQL, perl, PHP, or Java; knowledge
of object-oriented analysis and design.

ENVIRONMENT: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges
with an enrollment of over 11,000. The Jean & Alexander Heard Library
system has a collection of over 3 million volumes in eight libraries and
a staff of 210. Vanderbilt University is a member of the Association of
Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries,
and SOLINET. The library is highly automated with an online system based
on Sirsi software. Library Information Technology Services is a
team-based unit. The team works collaboratively with the libraries to
facilitate effective computing and provide leadership in the design,
development, implementation and maintenance of technology services for
library users.

COMPENSATION: Salary negotiable ($39,000 minimum). Benefits are those
applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University, including
health care insurance; retirement plan options; a tuition discount
program; and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by
August 5, 2007 and review of applications will begin immediately. 

The position will remain open until filled. Qualified individuals should
complete the Vanderbilt University application form for the Librarian
position, requisition number RMB57648. Please CLICK HERE to apply.

 

Personnel Request #: RMB57648

 

 

 

 

--Dale

 

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Dale Poulter
Automation Coordinator/Systems Librarian
Library Information Technology Services
Vanderbilt University
Suite 700
110 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN  37240
(615)343-5388
(615)343-8834 (fax)
(615)207-9705 (cell)
dale.poulter at vanderbilt.edu