Re: Posting: Systems Librarian, Florida Institute of Technology Wendy Helmstetter 05 Jun 2007 20:53 UTC

Systems Librarian, Evans Library, Florida Institute of Technology,
Melbourne, FL

Reporting to the Director for Resources and Services, 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; 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 workflow; assists with projects
that integrate information from different systems into a single user
interface, and coordinates SIRSI input-output for integration with other
systems; 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 at www.lib.fit.edu); plans and implements
maintenance and other database processes related to cataloging of
electronic materials. Minimum qualifications require ALA-accredited MLS;
two years of professional library experience in an academic or research
library; outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
skills; prefer two or more years of recent practical experience managing
an integrated library system, preferably SIRSI; required knowledge of
MARC bibliographic formats; two years experience in database
maintenance; current SIRSI training experience; and UNIX experience.
Faculty status with 12-month annual salary; 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:

Wendy Helmstetter
Director of Resources and Services
Evans Library
Florida Institute of Technology
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL  32901

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