[Web4lib] Position opening: Systems librarian

[Poulter, Dale]

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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE

 

 

POSITION:  Systems Librarian

 

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.

 

The person in this position will be involved in various project teams,
occasionally in a leadership role, and library committees.  This
position also works closely with several other systems librarians, our
automation coordinator, and our web coordinator.  While technical
competence is critical, a thorough understanding of libraries and
library goals and values is equally important to successfully filling
the role.

 

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 over 200. 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, commensurate with experience. 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
November 2, 2007 and review of applications will begin immediately. The
position will remain open until filled. Please apply online at
www.vanderbilt.jobs. Refer to requisition number RMB57648.

Personnel Request #: RMB57648

 

 

--Dale

 

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Dale Poulter
Automation Coordinator

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