Position Available: Systems Librarians - seeking referrals and candidates Patty De Anda 27 Feb 2007 01:02 UTC

Library Associates seeks referrals and experienced candidates for a
Systems Librarian position in a Minneapolis, Minnesota law firm. The
Systems Librarian will provide project management and act as a liaison
between the Information Resources department and other technology
departments in the firm to ensure that all library systems are running
properly.

Responsibilities

Provide project management of technology-related Information Resources
initiatives, including SydneyPLUS' integration with Elite, and other
projects as assigned.
Manage and maintain SydneyPLUS and WRP (LookUp Precision).
Help produce and troubleshoot WRP scripts when the vendors make changes
to their web sites.
Work with Manager of Technical Services to evaluate and improve the
workflow and output of the Information Resources department and design
and develop the resulting applications using tools such as SydneyPLUS,
Crystal Reports, and other technologies.
Work with Information Resources staff to develop creative reporting
solutions using Crystal Reports - manage the report collection and any
necessary software updates.
Serve as the principal liaison between Information Resources and the
other technology departments to ensure the continued effectiveness of
the all library systems.
Keep up with emerging technological developments to apply
computing-related technologies to information, communication, and
learning initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program, including formal
coursework in information technology and 3+ years of experience working
in libraries.
*         Experience managing an integrated library system preferred.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word 6.0, Excel);
Experience with Crystal Reports, SydneyPLUS, LookUp Precision, and
relational databases preferred;
Strong project management skills.  Ability to work on multiple tasks,
prioritizing as necessary;
Strong analytical and reasoning skills;
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels
of an organization;
Customer service orientation;
Ability to work under time deadlines.

To Apply

Please apply via our online registration system or by emailing our staff
listed below.  Candidates currently registered should click INQUIRE.
Candidates not registered may apply using our online registration and
look for position #540.
Any questions or inquiries may be directed to Brad Rogers,
brogers@libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Patty De Anda,
pdeanda@libraryassociates.com.