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SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, 40 HPW
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DESCRIPTION: Provides technology and computer support for the Vanderbilt
Library. The major areas of responsibility include developing,
maintaining and assisting in the enhancement of interfaces to
web-enabled database applications (currently implemented in perl, PHP,
and MySQL). The position also helps establish and maintain guidelines
(coding standards, version control, etc.) for the development of new
applications in support of library patrons, staff, and faculty across
the university. This position will also provide first line backup for
Unix system administration. Other duties and assignments will be
negotiated based on the successful candidate's expertise, team needs,
and library priorities.

The person in this position will be involved in various project teams,
occasionally in a leadership role, and library committees. This position
also works closely with several other systems librarians, our automation
coordinator, and our web coordinator. While technical competence is
critical, a thorough understanding of libraries and library goals and
values is equally important to successfully filling the role.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required for this position are: an MLS from an ALA
accredited program plus two years' full time technical support
experience, excellent communications and organizational skills, ability
to learn new technical skills quickly, ability to meet deadlines;
customer service-oriented with ability to work effectively with computer
users at all levels of technical competence; ability to work flexibly
and collaboratively within a team composed of librarians and library
technology professionals; experience working in a higher education,
research organization, or library environment; strong problem-solving
and analytical skills; Unix system administration experience; two years'
database programming experience with SQL, perl, PHP, or Java; knowledge
of object-oriented analysis and design.

ENVIRONMENT: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges
with an enrollment of over 11,000. The Jean & Alexander Heard Library
system has a collection of over 3 million volumes in eight libraries and
a staff of over 200. Vanderbilt University is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern
Research Libraries, and SOLINET. The library is highly automated with an
online system based on Sirsi software. Library Information Technology
Services is a team-based unit. The team works collaboratively with the
libraries to facilitate effective computing and provide leadership in
the design, development, implementation and maintenance of technology
services for library users.

COMPENSATION: Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience. Benefits
are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University,
including health care insurance; retirement plan options; a tuition
discount program; and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by
November 2, 2007 and review of applications will begin immediately. The
position will remain open until filled. Please apply online at
www.vanderbilt.jobs. Refer to requisition number RMB57648.


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Jodie M. Gambill
Systems Librarian
Library Information Technology Services
Vanderbilt University
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