Systems Librarian/Head of Library Systems (Keene State College)
The Mason Library of Keene State College is seeking a Systems Librarian/Head of Library Systems. In addition to supporting the Library’s mission and day-to-day library operations, this position is responsible for managing the information technology resources of the Library to maximize their positive support of teaching, learning and scholarship for students, faculty and staff of the College.
Under the administrative review of the Director of the Library and in collaboration with the Heads of Technical Services, Access Services, and Public Services, this position has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the services, policies and procedures of the Library Systems Office. This position supervises and evaluates employees; evaluates and implements new technological services; serves as liaison to IT and outside vendors; participates at the department head level in the library; and collaborates with the local public library with whom the Library shares the Innovative Interfaces Inc.’s ILS; in addition to collaborating with other outside constituencies (college webmaster, USNH, NHCUC, etc.) on a regular basis. The Library Systems Office designs and provides library staff development training.
For information about the Mason Library, please visit:www.keene.edu/library <http://www.keene.edu/library/>
Qualifications Required: ALA accredited Master’s Degree, or international equivalent, 3-5 years of systems experience in a library, expert working knowledge of integrated library systems and operations. Excellent organizational, problem solving, written and oral communication, supervisory and negotiating skills. Knowledge of general library operations and service requirements. Familiarity with local area networks, PC- based applications software, and MARC formats. Knowledge of library web design and scripting languages (Examples include: Cold Fusion or PHP, CSS, PERL, JavaScript, VISTA, SQL, Microsoft Access, and XML/XSL). Must have experience using HTML and UNIX or LINUX. Ability to work in a mixed hardware/software environment and to work both independently and collegially in a rapidly changing environment.
Desirable: Academic library experience, in-depth understanding of technological trends and developments in academic libraries. Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc., with SFX, MetaLib and DigiTool, CLIO, ARIEL and other electronic information loan software. Evidence of professional involvement. Additionally, the Institution has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the Institution.
Starting salary: $49,320-$56,000; complemented by a generous benefit package.
To apply, please send letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to Systems Librarian Search, PAT#38, Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435-1604. Review of applications to begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.