ENVIRONMENT*:*  The Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA)
provides support services to the libraries of Florida's 11 public
universities.  FCLA is located in Gainesville and administered by the
University of Florida.  The services are based on a single, shared
installation of the Aleph 500 Library Management System (LMS) and
FCLA-developed software.  Information about FCLA can be found at
http://www.fcla.edu.  FCLA is in the process of a multi-year transition
from NOTIS to Aleph
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*JOB SUMMARY: * *FCLA seeks a dynamic individual to work in the rapidly
evolving field of library technology and automation in a team
environment, assisting the implementation, ongoing support and upgrading
of Aleph 500 for the state university libraries' staff.  Assists in the
support of the Aleph system operations including, but not limited to,
configuration table and staff GUI client maintenance, and data loading
using both Aleph and FCLA tools.  This position supports technical
services functions - Cataloging, Authority Control, Acquisitions, and
Serials Control.  As necessary, works with the state university
libraries' Technical Services Planning Committee, its subcommittees and
the State University Libraries/Community College Joint LMS
Implementation Committee.  Investigates related technologies and assists
in the development of all FCLA services as appropriate.  Other duties as
assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·    Work with individual libraries and the state university library
committees in the development of workflows and strategies for effective
use of the Aleph 500 system.

·    Provide support for libraries' Technical Services units in
collaboration with FCLA, ExLibris and library staff, as appropriate.

·    Work with the Aleph team to develop training tools, workshops and
documentation using new and emerging technologies

·    Work with library staff to aid in the planning, configuring and
performing of various types of data loads.

·    Share information with library staff through presentations to
various state university libraries' committees and other meetings.

·    Assist in the planning and coordination of activities related to
ongoing upgrades of Aleph 500.

·    Visit state university libraries as appropriate to fulfill assigned
responsibilities.

·    Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:     Masters degree in library and/or information science
from an ALA-accredited program; four years library experience;
operational familiarity with cataloging, acquisitions and serials
control; experience with LMS systems and training procedures (preferably
Aleph); excellent organizational and analytical skills; flexibility and
adaptability; valid Florida drivers license or ability to get one.
Written and oral communication skills a must.  Position will require
in-state travel.

RANK & SALARY:    Assistant-in-Libraries; non-tenured; salary
commensurate with experience; starting salary: $43,000.

BENEFITS:        Twelve month appointment on an annual contract.
Twenty?two days vacation, 4 days administrative leave, thirteen days
sick-leave and nine paid holidays per year.  Retirement plan options,
group health plan, and life insurance available.  No local or state
income tax.

DEADLINE:

Send letter of application, a complete resume, and the name, address,
and phone number of three professional references by November 1, 2005 to:

Donna Alsbury
Chair, Search Committee
Florida Center for Library Automation
5830 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL  32606

fcldda@cns.ufl.edu

For more on FCLA see:  www.fcla.edu

The selection process will be conducted under the provisions of
Florida's "Government in the Sunshine" and Public Records laws.  If an
accommodation is required to apply, please call 352/392?9020 or TDD
352/392-7734.  EOE.