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excuse cross-posting.*
Wouldn't
you jump at the chance to work for an organization that is known for its
outstanding service and high standards of productivity, vision-directed with a
focus on strategic planning, committed to going beyond traditional library
services using new technologies? Wouldn’t you love to focus your work on
the exciting eBook revolution? Wouldn’t it be amazing to work in an
outstanding, highly educated community with excellent schools, parks and nearby
urban amenities? Well, let me tell you how:
The
Douglas County Libraries, nationally ranked #1 in the nation for its size in
Hennen's American Public Library Rating Index is seeking an innovative, self-
starter and committed Integrated Library System Administrator with primary
responsibility for administering, developing, and supporting the Library's
Horizon integrated library system (ILS). In addition to developing all
the features of the ILS, writing code/scripts to interface with APIs, and
developing other code such as JavaScript, the ILS Administrator helps to ensure
that the Library's Web services as they relate to the ILS are patron friendly
and easily accessible.
As
a member of the IT Department, the position reports to the Associate Director
of IT and is part of the infrastructure team and works closely with the other
IT teams, as well as other library colleagues, patrons, and community partners
to provide access to information, experiences and materials that support and
enrich people's lives.
Required
qualifications include:
·
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
MIS, or other related discipline
·
3+ years progressively responsible
experience with library automation systems (ILS) or other major database
systems (system administration, ability to create custom reports).
·
Knowledge of online tools used for
collaborative development and project management.
·
Experience with library cataloging
practices and library practices and procedures (collections and technical
services, circulation, reference, in-depth understanding of MARC formats,
AACR2, etc.).
·
Extensive experience with SQL or a
similar database reporting and modification language, and with RDBMS (pref.
Sybase, MS SQL, MYSQL) administration.
·
Proficiency in server management
including Linux/Unix administration, shell scripting, web and Java server
administration, Windows server management; and other programming or SQL/report
languages experience.
Desired
qualifications include:
·
Experience administering the SirsiDynix
Horizon system.
·
Master’s degree in Library and
Information Science from an ALA accredited institution
·
Experience working with HTML, XML,
metadata, XSL, Java or JavaScript.
·
Knowledge of Open Source Technologies and
Tools
Salary Range: $4,074.98 - $5,702.56 Monthly
Go
to http://jobs.douglascountylibraries.org
to apply and or to see full job description and qualifications.
Monique
Sendze | Associate Director of Information Technology
100 South
Wilcox Street | Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone:
(303) 688-7617 | Cell: (303) 335-0223
Email:
msendze@dclibraries.org |Website: www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org
**
USA's #1 Library (Hennen American Public Library Ratings, 2009, 2010)**
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who
cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn." Alvin Toffler
