[Sigdl-l] Job Posting: Systems Librarian (Philadelphia, PA, US)

[Byron C. Mayes]

Note: If you've seen this elsewhere, this is the corrected version (posted
to SIGDL for the first time).--bcm
 
Systems Librarian
 
The Temple University Libraries provide a broad and deep array of resources
and services for a diverse, vibrant, urban research university of 34,000
students and 1,682 full-time faculty. We offer an excellent opportunity to
play a leading role in the continued development of services in a major ARL
library now experiencing significant growth as a result of funding
enhancements and new, dynamic leadership.
 
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Library Systems and Technology, the Systems
Librarian ensures the IT infrastructure (hardware, software, and staff
knowledge) enables efficient delivery of information and services for Temple
university students and faculty and others world-wide.  Duties include: 

*	Manages maintenance and on-going development of the Libraries '
public, instruction, and staff technology infrastructure, from desktop PCs
to major systems supporting applications such as digital repository and the
integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces '  Millennium) shared by
the Law and Health Sciences libraries, the University libraries, and other
Temple collections. 

*	Manages the Libraries '  help desk and asset management system,
currently based on Track-It!. 

*	Develops and leads staff IT training programs. 

*	Works closely with other librarians and Computer Services personnel
to ensure optimal development of technology-based public services and staff
applications. 

*	Serves as liaison with Innovative Interfaces and other technology
vendors. 

*	Keeps abreast of IT developments and participates materially in
planning, implementation, documentation, and assessment of projects to
enhance computing in the libraries, digital repository initiatives, and ILS
functionality. 

*	Supervises 3.5 FTE Technical Support Specialists and part-time
student assistants. 


Qualifications
 
REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS and two years IT-intensive experience. 
 
PREFERRED: The ideal candidate will present a strong combination of
experience and knowledge in: desktop computing support;  operation of a
major ILS such as Millennium; knowledge of scripting (Expect, PHP,
JavaScript, etc.) and markup (XML, HTML, etc.) languages;  understanding of
library technical services functions, the MARC21 record format and other
metadata schemas; help desk/asset management;  understanding of relational
database applications and querying; supervision, project management,
training and documentation. 
 
Compensation 
Librarian rank and compensation to be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Temple offers generous benefits for TAUP librarians including
health, dental, and prescription plans; life insurance; tuition remission;
Fidelity or TIAA/CREF retirement plans, etc. 
 
For full consideration apply by October 27, 2006, at
https://hospats.adminsvc.temple.edu/jobs.htm. Search by job number
"TU-09262". Attach to your completed "Online Information Form" in a single
digital file both your letter of application and cv/resume. 
 
 
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong commitment to cultural diversity.

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 Byron C. Mayes, MLS
 Head, Library Systems & Technology
 Temple University * Philadelphia, PA
 ByronC.Mayes at temple.edu
 Listowner, BLACK-IP: The Black Information Professionals' Network
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