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From: Tom Cramer
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Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
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Subject: Wanted: Systems Librarian
& Manager, Systems Integration
Stanford is searching for a talented,
energetic and capable Systems Librarian to manage our systems team and ILS. We
have aggressive programs in digitization, digital preservation and next
generation discovery underway, and this position is a key contributor to all of
them.
Please pass this along to anyone you think might
be interested and a good candidate. The online listing can be found
at http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html (do a keyword search
on 22296)
Many thanks,
-Tom
| Tom Cramer
| Associate Director, Digital Library Systems and Services
| Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources
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| (650) 723-5270
Systems Librarian & Manager,
Systems Integration
Stanford
University Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SULAIR) seeks an
innovative, analytic and results-oriented Systems Librarian to lead the
development and enhancement of the Libraries’ management and information
delivery systems, as well as to manage the operations, maintenance and
integration of the Integrated Library System (ILS) and its associated
components. The successful candidate will bring a combination of expertise in
library science; knowledge of computer science; and hands on experience and
ability in systems analysis, application development and project management.
This
position provides technical, process and management leadership within the
Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS) group in SULAIR. Specifically, the
Systems Librarian provides expertise on the Libraries’ business needs and
processes, correlates those with current and emerging information technologies,
and identifies and helps implement new
systems to further the Libraries’ mission and services. Active
exploration and definition of new systems that “push the envelope”
of traditional library practices and models is a key role for the Systems
Librarian, as is the methodical and successful deployment of selected
technologies into a stable and supportable state.
Within DLSS, the Systems Librarian also manages the
Systems Integration group, and serves as a contributing member of that team.
This unit creates and maintains tools and systems for
describing, managing, and delivering digital and traditional library
collections, and is responsible for operating, maintaining and enhancing the
library management system and OPAC (currently Sirsi’s Unicorn and iLink)
and closely-related systems. As the manager of this group, the Systems
Librarian leads the team in the research, development, implementation, and
support of automated systems that integrate Stanford's distributed digital
resources with vendor packages, plus local customizations and open source
components.
This
position reports to the Associate Director of Digital Library Systems and
Services (DLSS). DLSS is an integrated service organization responsible for
producing and preserving digital collections, providing electronic discovery
and delivery of digital resources, running library services and IT
infrastructure, and conducting research and development of new technologies.
As
part of DLSS, the Systems Librarian works closely with the other members of
SULAIR’s technical staff, providing analytical support to the development
efforts of the Digital Production Services and Development and Research groups,
and integrating their systems with those of the ILS. The Systems Librarian also
works closely with managers and line staff across Technical Services and
Collections & Services to identify, prioritize, test and implement
enhancements to the ILS and SULAIR’s discovery and resource delivery
environments.
An
advanced degree in Library Science or equivalent is required. Undergraduate or
graduate work in computer science or internet technologies, or equivalent,
highly desirable. Familiarity with application development processes and
methods, including requirements gathering, specification, human-centered
design, quality assurance, usability testing and release management, highly
desirable.
Expertise
in Library and Information Science standards, practices and marketplace as
demonstrated by at least 3 years working in Libraries (or equivalent), and a
demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and support library or digital
library systems. This generally implies having a working knowledge of a large
Integrated Library System, Unix/Linux operating systems, relational databases, scripting and/or
programming languages, data formats, metadata standards used for library and
digital library systems, and search and retrieval protocols. Knowledge of
library functional operations is required. Familiarity with systems
administration or database administration is a plus.
Successful
management and supervisory experience in an academic or technical environment.
Proven project management and project leadership skills. Proven effective
interpersonal skills, along with clear written and verbal skills. Core to
success of the candidate is the ability to translate the mission and goals of
SULAIR into delivered IT infrastructure support and digital resource management
and delivery.
Must
be proactive, focused, and energetic to meet commitments, manage project
objectives, priorities and people while ensuring strategic focus is maintained
to best achieve the mission of SULAIR.
from
http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html, do a keyword search on 22296