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Subject: [XML4Lib] Systems Librarian position - Western Michigan
University

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Western Michigan University Libraries
Systems Librarian

The WMU Libraries seek an energetic, creative and service-oriented
Systems Librarian to manage the Endeavor Voyager integrated library
system (ILS) server and client software as well as related applications
that facilitate access to library content and services.
 Reporting to the Director of Systems, the Systems Librarian will work
collegially with Libraries and university IT personnel to ensure proper
ILS operation, function, integration, maintenance and upgrades, data
import/export, and reporting to help fulfill the Libraries' vision,
mission, and goals.  As a faculty member, the successful candidate for
this position will have numerous and significant opportunities to
collaboratively explore, develop, and apply methods of advancing library
practice and information access.

Responsibilities
- Administer the Libraries' ILS (server application), and related
applications such as media scheduling and selected digital content
platforms
- Serve as primary support for ILS application (i.e. server-based)
issues and troubleshooting
- Serve as primary support for ILS client issues for public and
technical services personnel (may include some training
responsibilities)
- Document ILS client and server operations and procedures as needed
- Work with all appropriate Libraries personnel to identify, prioritize
and carry out needed ILS modifications and improvements, as part of the
Libraries Technology group planning, project, and workflow processes
- Diagnose, analyze, and solve or work around ILS- and allied
systems-related problems
- Serve as primary point of contact between University Libraries and ILS
and other vendor technical support group as needed
- Participate in statewide, regional, and national discussions of ILS
issues, problems, and solutions
- Research, present, and publish on library topics not limited to the
above

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library or
information science, or comparable degree (i.e. in Computer Science) and
commitment to obtaining an ALA-accredited degree
- Professional library systems or other mission-critical application
administration and/or programming experience, preferably in an academic
library
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, analyze problems, and
develop and implement creative solutions
- Demonstrated ability to balance taking direction, and independently
managing tasks and projects in a rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated aptitude for analytical and detailed work
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written
communication skills
- Experience using and/or administering client-server relational
database systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL)
- Commitment to professional development and the ability to meet the
requirements of tenure and promotion as a faculty member

Desired
- Exposure to international library standards (e.g. AACR2 or RDA, MARC,
NCIP, Dublin Core, Z39.50 or SRU/W, etc.)
- Experience with Endeavor's Voyager ILS
- Experience designing training materials and providing individual or
group instruction and demonstration
- Experience with UNIX operating system structure and shell commands
- Experience with Web page/site creation and editing, including
familiarity with various coding and scripting languages, e.g. HTML, XML,
and JavaScript
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Perl or Java

APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION: Full-time twelve month tenure-track
appointment. Faculty rank, status, privileges, and responsibilities.
Minimum: $47,875 for Assistant Professor plus generous benefits.
Salary, rank and tenure status commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

TO APPLY:  send an application letter, curriculum vitae, and three
current letters of reference to:  Regina E. Buckner, Director of
Operational Services, Waldo Library, Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353. Applications received by September 30,
2006 will receive first consideration. Review will continue until the
position is filled.

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: WMU is a
dynamic and growing Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with
29 doctoral degree programs and enrollment of ca. 26,000 students, 20%
at the graduate level.  The main campus is located in Kalamazoo,
Michigan with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on the
separate Kalamazoo Parkview campus.  Located less than three hours from
Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo offers rich cultural and recreational
activities and is situated in the fastest growing part of the state. The
University Libraries include Waldo Library, the main library, and four
branch libraries.  The library collections include over 4 million items.

WMU is an EO/AA Employer that encourages qualified women and members of
minority groups to apply.


Scott Garrison, MLS
Assistant Dean for Technology and Systems Western Michigan University
Libraries
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353 USA
v:269.387.5239 * f:269.387.5077
e:scott <dot> garrison <at> wmich <dot> edu

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