Systems
Librarian, Evans Library, Florida Institute of Technology
The Evans
Library of Florida Institute of Technology (http://lib.fit.edu) invites applications for the
position of Systems Librarian. Available in May 2010, this is a new position
added in response to the growing library needs of online and remote students
and faculty.
Reporting to
the Director for Resources and Services, the Systems Librarian evaluates,
recommends, implements, and manages a variety of applications for remote
electronic access to information resources and services.
The incumbent
participates on the technical team responsible for all aspects of the Library’s
information infrastructure.
Specific
duties include: planning, budgeting, coordination, and implementation of
technical projects, maintenance, and updates; assistance with development of
web-based training and support products; staff and user training; participation
in the design and maintenance of the Library Information Network (http://lib.fit.edu); assistance with development of
communications for end users about the uses and benefits of tools and
applications; integration of information from different systems into a single
user interface; administrative reporting; work with technical and Library teams
to implement complex applications; development of policies, procedures
and documentation; system and database security and integrity; troubleshooting
functional problems and provision of ongoing functional support.
Minimum
qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or background in computer information
systems with extensive SIRSI experience in an academic library;
outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; prefer two
or more years of recent technical experience in an integrated library systems
environment; required knowledge of MARC bibliographic formats; two years
experience in database maintenance; experience with digitization management
systems, preferably ContentDM; current SIRSI training experience; and UNIX
experience. Excellent benefits and environment. Visit our Library’s homepage at
http://lib. fit.edu.
Position is
available May 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of
application and resume to:
Mary Barker
Systems
Librarian
Evans Library
Florida
Institute of Technology
150 W.
University Blvd.
Melbourne,
FL 32901