Location: Columbia, Missouri
Environment:
MOBIUS is a consortium of Missouri college and university libraries, public libraries and the Missouri State Library. Serving more than 750,000 students, faculty, and staff at 60 institutions, MOBIUS’s membership also includes 2 public libraries and the Missouri State Library.
The largest single project for which MOBIUS is responsible is the Common Library Platform (CLP). The CLP creates a virtual collection of the more than 20 million items contained in the libraries of MOBIUS member institutions and creates a single user interface that allows patrons to request library materials using any personal computer in any location with access to the Internet. Requested materials are delivered within one or two days of being requested by the MOBIUS Delivery System.
MOBIUS has an active program of consortial licensing of electronic information resources such as electronic journals. In 2006 MOBIUS started a cooperative collection development project.

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TITLE OF POSITION: Systems Librarian
Institution: Leland Speed Library, Mississippi College

Position Summary: The Systems Librarian is responsible for the daily operation, design, support, upgrade, integration, ongoing maintenance, and administration of a variety of library technologies at Mississippi College’s main campus library. Technologies include hardware and specialized library applications and systems such as the integrated library system, Speed Library’s website, authentication and security systems, and various licensed databases and products. Reporting to the library director, this position provides both in-house and remote user support; arranges necessary staff training; coordinates the library’s electronic systems and activities with the university’s information technology department; and plans, implements, and evaluates new or expanded electronic/digital services. The systems librarian also participates in a weekend reference work rotation.

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Clemson University seeks an energetic, creative, service-oriented and technologically-savvy librarian to be an integral part of the newly established Digital Initiatives and Information Technology Unit. This unit will undertake projects in digitization, institutional repository development, e-science and local integrated library system enhancement. The Systems Librarian is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank. Clemson library faculty members participate in library-wide planning and governance, work in a shared decision-making environment, and are encouraged to be active in university service and professional organizations.

Position Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Unit Head for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology, administers and provides operational and user support for Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium, the Libraries’ ILS; in consultation with public service units, maintains OPAC interface; serves as contact person with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Monitors daily status of applications, upgrades software when needed, and coordinates with other campus offices and systems.

Hires, directs and evaluates systems staff who provide Libraries’ desktop, server, and application support, and who manage the joint Libraries/Computer Center Help Desk.

To further information technology service and integration with the Libraries and campus computing, the Systems Librarian is a member of the Libraries’ User Services Group and relevant campus committees, and seeks opportunities to collaborate with university, statewide and national information initiatives.

Maintains current knowledge of library technology trends, including open-source software development, and is active in relevant professional organizations.

Required Qualifications/Experience:
• ALA-accredited master’s degree (or foreign equivalent as determined by ALA-recommended procedures)
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting an integrated library system in a medium to large library environment
• Minimum of one year of recent experience supervising and mentoring staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology standards, protocols, issues and trends
• Experience in developing and sustaining IT projects; knowledge of web design and tools for web editing (i.e. Dreamweaver/Photoshop)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Demonstrated understanding of MARC and related XML standards

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium system
• Two years of recent management experience in an IT environment
• Experience working with consortia, campus IT or other large IT organization
• Experience working with UNIX, Linux and Windows servers
• Knowledge of one or more scripting or programming languages
• Experience working with relational databases
• Knowledge of FRBR
• Previous experience in an academic library setting

Salary and Benefits:
Minimum $50,000; rank and competitive salary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. State of South Carolina, TIAA-CREF, or other retirement plans available. Various medical plans, dental plans, 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Clemson University offers up to six credit hours to employees each semester. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity

Library: Clemson University Libraries employs 30 librarians and over 70 support staff. For more information about the Libraries and its services, see http://www.lib.clemson.edu.

Location: Clemson University, South Carolina’s technologically-oriented land grant institution, has approximately 17,000 students, 39 doctoral degree programs, 71 masters degrees, and a wide range of undergraduate academic programs. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 30 miles from Greenville, SC and within 3 hours driving time of either Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA. For more information, see http://www.clemson.edu.

Application process: Submit a letter of interest directly addressing the requirements for the position, your résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional
references to:
Gordon Cochrane
Chair, Systems Librarian Search Committee
RM Cooper Library
Box 343001
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-3001
Phone (864) 656-1535
Fax (864) 656-0758

This information may also be submitted electronically as a single attachment in Word, PDF, or RTF format to gmcochr@clemson.edu. Applications postmarked by August 1, 2008 will be given first consideration. Candidates invited for on-site interviews will give a 20-minute presentation to library faculty and staff.

Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Salary: $50,000+
Status: Full-time
Deadline: When filled

Kitchigami Regional Library invites applications for the position of Manager of Technical Services. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and coordinating the regional library’s technical functions, including acquisitions, cataloging, processing, interlibrary loan and delivery services, ILS and network. The successful candidate will utilize experience in ILS and network management, cataloging and related functions, and communications to achieve the public service goals of the library and its branches. Experience with III Millennium an advantage.

Kitchigami Regional Library provides public library service through nine community branches and a mobile library to five counties in north-central Minnesota: Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard and Wadena.

Qualifications: ALA MLS and three years of public library technical services and supervisory experience. Valid driver’s license.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume and the names of three professional references to: Marian F. Ridge, Director, Kitchigami Regional Library, P.O. Box 84, Pine River, MN 56474. For a complete job description go to www.krls.org or email christy@krls.org.

Washburn University invites applications for the position of Technology Librarian to assist in the application and use of systems, networks and instructional design technology within the University Libraries. An enthusiasm for change is required as the Washburn Libraries chart their future for the 21st Century learning environment. The successful candidate will serve as the Systems Administrator for the Topeka ATLAS consortium that shares an Innovative Interfaces, Inc. system, will act as the representative to the Innovative Users Group and serve as liaison between the Library and Information Systems and Services. The Technology Librarian will be a collaborative partner in technological outreach in a variety of areas, including but not limited to giving support for instructional design initiatives and website innovation.

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Join us to help make change happen! Mason Library is an integral part of the dynamic learning environment of Keene State College. We are seeking a Systems Librarian/Head of Library Systems to work with us in implementing pedagogically sound and emerging technologies to enhance our active learning environment. This is an administrative/professional/technology (PAT) twelve month staff position.

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Overview: North Carolina A&T State University is a member institution of the University of North Carolina and is recognized as the top producing university for African American engineers and technologists. The University’s programs have numerous accreditations including the first nationally accredited AACSB accounting program in the nation among HBCUs. Spread over 188 beautiful acres at the center of North Carolina’s Piedmont, A&T’s campus is just 9 blocks from downtown Greensboro. Well-known for its quality of life, the area’s mix of industry with schools and universities contribute to its economic and cultural diversity.

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The University of the Arts University Libraries seeks an innovative, creative, and service-oriented individual to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise digital initiatives including the Libraries’ Web site and use of Web 2.0 tools, manage its electronic collections and services, and provide overall administrative support for the Libraries’ computer systems including its Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium integrated library system and digital content management systems (MDID and CONTENTdm). The incumbent will also coordinate support of the Libraries’ electronic systems and activities with the University’s information technology department. Serves, with other librarians, as an advisor to the Director of University Libraries on overall library policies and services, specifically providing advice and expertise on emerging technological trends and developments in academic libraries. Reports to the Director of University Libraries.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The City of Boulder believes that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services that we provide to the public.

On-Line: www.bouldercolorado.gov

Fax Number: (303) 441-3049

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306

Street Address: 1101 Arapahoe, 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80302

Phone Number: (303) 441-3070

An application is required for all City of Boulder jobs.

Applications must be received by 12 noon at 1101 Arapahoe on the closing date. No exceptions.

*EXTENDED CLOSING*

Requisition ID: 2336

Position code: 7635

Job Title: Systems Librarian

Department: Library

Hiring Range: $51,100 - $61,290 Annually (DOQ)

Salary Range: $51,100 - $81,700 Annually

Grade: MGMT-E

Work Schedule: Full time. Generally, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 08, 2008

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ohio University Libraries seeks a Systems Administrator, to provide support to the Libraries for PC hardware and software. This position will design, setup, configure, and administer Windows, Novell, and Linux servers based on established standards to enable consistency across multiple systems; as well as develop management software programs to maintain data integrity and system security. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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