[Web4lib] Position available: Systems Librarian - Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

[Andrew Ashton]

(Please excuse the cross-posting)

 

Skidmore College seeks a creative, service-oriented Systems Librarian to
provide leadership for library technology projects and digital
initiatives in the Scribner Library.  As a member of the library
faculty, the Systems Librarian reports to the College Librarian and
supervises the Library Systems Analyst in supporting and developing a
variety of applications.  The Systems Librarian participates in the
Library's strategic planning activities, helps to guide the overall
direction of technology implementation in the library, develops and
maintains library systems, and participates in reference, instruction,
and departmental liaison activities.

 

Responsibilities:

*	Develop and administer a comprehensive technology plan that is
integrated with the Library's strategic plan; recommend policies; plan
upgrades; be responsible for the Library's ILS (Ex Libris Voyager),
catalog (AquaBrowser), and other production systems (e.g. ILLiad). 
*	Stay abreast of emerging technologies, and collaborate with the
library faculty and staff to develop new technology projects. 
*	Serve as liaison with Skidmore's IT department. 
*	Represent the library in professional organizations and campus
committees.

 

Required: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; a background in information
technology, programming, or equivalent experience; advanced knowledge of
emerging technologies and their impacts on academic libraries;
experience working with a broad set of technologies, including
programming and database management experience; solid knowledge of HTML
and common web technologies; capacity for working flexibly and
creatively in a rapidly changing environment; ability to work
effectively in a team environment; a demonstrated interest in
professional activities, including participation in local, state, and
national organizations.

 

Desirable: 2 years full time experience working as a professional
librarian in an academic library; a commitment to exploring how emerging
technologies, including Semantic Web technologies and XML, can impact
scholarly work; experience working with Perl, ColdFusion, SQL, and XML
in both Windows and UNIX network environments.

 


Expanded and renovated in 1995, Skidmore College's Lucy Scribner Library
is a state-of-the-art facility with an Ex Libris Voyager integrated
library system. The library, with a book collection of approximately
400,000 volumes and the most utilized computer cluster on campus, is
dedicated to serving the information needs of the college's student and
faculty population. 


 

The position is a 12-month faculty appointment for 2 years with
potential for renewal.  For more information or to apply, please go to:
jobs.skidmore.edu

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. Ideal start date is summer 2008. 

 

 
--
Andrew Ashton
Systems Librarian
Scribner Library, Skidmore College
(518)580-5505