POSITION Library Services Support Specialist Ref: 035080

RANK: Assistant In Libraries

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director for Library Services

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 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.

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. Provides library
systems support with primary responsibility for the serials module and
related operations. Develops documentation for technical services
functions. As necessary, works with the state university libraries’
committees and/or subcommittees. 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 libraries’
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 and documentation.

• Provide onsite and virtual training for library staff as needed.

• Aid in running and troubleshooting dataloads.

• 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.

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

Donna Alsbury
Chair, Search Committee
Florida Center for Library Automation
5830 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
fcldda@cns.ufl.edu

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

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.

DEADLINE January 3, 2006