[Web4lib] Systems Librarian position announcement

[Charles Coldwell]

The Seattle Public Library is accepting applications for the position of Systems Librarian, as described below.
 
TITLE: Systems Librarian
 
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology - Central Library
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. Applications will be first reviewed October 8, 2007.
 
Job Number: Invitation to Compete #34-07
 
Pay Range: $66,788.80 - $81,161.60 annually
 
Hours: 80 hours per pay period with a variable schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
 
SPECIAL NOTES: This position is open until filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration.
 
Full description of position duties and requirements, with application information can be viewed at:
http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_openings_detail&cid=1189709230982 
 

OVERVIEW: The Systems Librarian serves as the lead administrator for the Library's integrated library system (SirsiDynix Horizon), and is responsible for all aspects thereof, including development and maintenance of interfaces between Horizon and other systems, integration of locally developed and third party applications with Horizon, functional support for all Horizon modules, and creation of custom SQL reports. The Horizon system includes modules for cataloging, acquisitions, serials, circulation, and an online catalog (HIP - Horizon Information Portal), and interacts with telephony notification, RFID Self-checkout, patron authentication, e-payment, and computer reservation and timing systems. The Horizon Integrated Library System (ILS) manages an inventory of over 2 million items, and an annual circulation of over 9 million.
 
Reporting to the Manager of Library Applications and Systems, the Systems Librarian's duties require a fundamental understanding of library practices, principles and culture; combined with a deep functional understanding of technology and how to apply it in the library environment. The Systems Librarian is challenged to deliver client-centered library services to a diverse user community.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include: 
 
* Primary responsibility is assuring that the Library's critical business system, the Horizon integrated library system (ILS), accurately and reliably provides access to the Library's information resources and circulating materials for the public, librarians, and library staff.
 
* Administer, configure and optimize the ILS and its partner products (HIP, WebReporter, RPA, TeleCirc, etc.), manage user accounts and security, assure system and database security and integrity; and perform all database maintenance, including upgrades, indexing, and data clean-up and purges. 
 
* Write and program custom reports and scripts for undertaking routine and non-routine maintenance database tasks using SQL or a similar reporting and database modification language.
 
* Plan, coordinate and implement Horizon and HIP projects, enhancements, maintenance and updates, serving as a departmental lead or project manager for assigned projects, with an awareness how library services and units could be impacted, and how to mitigate adverse impacts. 
 
* Collaborate with other librarians and IT professionals to develop and implement automated solutions that enhance or expand the library services, information resources, or user searching and access capabilities (Open URL resolving systems, federated search products, self-service applications).
 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS include: 
 
* Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program. 
 
* 3+ years progressively responsible experience with library automation systems (ILS) or other major database systems (system administration, database maintenance, custom reports). 
 
* Working knowledge of professionally accepted library standards of classification, cataloging and data transmission (USMARC format, metadata standards, authority control, Dewey Decimal Classification System, Library of Congress Subject Headings, SIP, X12, etc.); and experience/understanding of their application and implications in library automated systems.
 
*  Demonstrated solid understanding of typical library functions that are automated (circulation, reference, online catalogs, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, interlibrary loan, etc.) and the knowledge of data, management, and service interdependencies among these integrated components. 
 
*  Extensive experience with SQL or a similar database reporting and modification language, and with RDBMS (Sybase, MS SQL, Oracle) administration.
 
* Extensive scripting experience in a Windows NT/2000/XP or UNIX environment, or other programming or SQL/report languages experience. 
 
 
 
Please review the full description of position duties and requirements before applying at:
http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_openings_detail&cid=1189709230982 
 

HOW TO APPLY: This position is open until filled. Beginning October 8, 2007, qualified candidates will receive immediate consideration. Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to job.applications at spl.org. Describe how your qualifications and experience meets those required for this position. Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to complete the online application available on our Web site. (http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_jobsvolunteering_jobs_openings_detail&cid=1189709230982)
 

 
 
 
Charles P. Coldwell 
Library Applications & Systems Manager 
The Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave 
Seattle, WA 98104
PHONE: (206) 386-4171
FAX: (206) 615-0498
charles.coldwell at spl.org