Position Announcement: Florida Inst. of Technology, Systems Wendy Helmstetter 14 Sep 2000 14:26 UTC

Systems Librarian
Florida Institute of Technology
Evans Library

Reporting to the Library Director, the Systems Librarian provides SIRSI
integrated library system administration including indexing and online
public access catalog displays; assures SIRSI system and database security
and integrity; provides ongoing functional support for SIRSI and several
Z39.50 accessible files; works with Library teams to resolve SIRSI
functionality problems and to improve workflow through better utilization
of SIRSI and OCLC; plans, coordinates and implements SIRSI projects,
maintenance, and updates; trains staff and communicates information about
SIRSI; assists with technical planning, budgeting, and priority
management; seeks and evaluates other applications and processes to
improve cataloging workflow (outsourcing, MARCIVE, etc.): loads purchased
authority records and oversees catalog authority maintenance; assists with
projects that integrate information from different systems into a single
user interface, and coordinates SIRSI input-output for integration with
other systems such as EBSCO and BANNER; assures appropriate utilization of
SIRSI reporting capabilities; develops policies, procedures and
documentation for SIRSI users; participates in the design and maintenance
of the Library Information Network (homepage); plans and implements URL
maintenance and other database issues related to cataloging of electronic
materials.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; two years of professional library
experience in an academic or research library; outstanding verbal,
written, and interpersonal communication skills. Preferred experience: two
or more years of practical experience managing an integrated library
automation system, preferably SIRSI; required knowledge of MARC authority
and bibliographic formats; experience with OCLC Online Union Catalog and
Authority File; two years experience in cataloging and/or database
maintenance; Informix experience.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience; faculty status, 12-month annual
contract; excellent benefits and environment. Visit our Library's homepage
at http://www.lib.fit.edu

Position is available immediately. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit
letter of application and resume to:

Florida Institute of Technology
Office of Human Resources
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 674-8100
Florida Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer