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Systems Librarian, University Libraries -- Temple University --
Pennsylvania
SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN
The Temple University Libraries provide a broad and deep array of
resources and services for a diverse, vibrant, urban research university
of 34,000 students and 1,682 full-time faculty. We offer an excellent
opportunity to play a leading role in the continued development of
services in a major ARL library now experiencing significant growth as a
result of funding enhancements and new, dynamic leadership.Reporting to
the Head of Library Systems and Technology, the Systems Librarian ensures
the IT infrastructure (hardware, software, and staff knowledge) enables
efficient and user-friendly delivery of information and services for
Temple University students and faculty and others worldwide. Duties
include:
• Managing maintenance and ongoing development of the Libraries’ public,
instruction, and staff technology infrastructure, from desktop PCs to
major systems supporting applications, such as digital repository and the
integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium).
• Managing the Libraries’ help desk and asset management system, currently
based on Track-It!
• Developing and leading staff IT training programs.
• Supervising 3.5 FTE Technical Support Specialists and part-time student
assistants.
ALA accredited MLS / MLIS, and demonstrated experience with systems and
information technology in an academic library required.
A strong combination of experience and knowledge in: desktop computing
support; operation of a major ILS such as Millennium; knowledge of
scripting and markup languages; understanding of library technical
services functions, the MARC21 record format and other metadata schemas;
help desk/asset management; understanding of relational database
applications and querying; supervision, project management, training and
documentation preferred.
Librarian rank and compensation to be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Temple offers generous benefits for TAUP librarians, including
health, dental, and prescription plans; life insurance; tuition remission;
Fidelity or TIAA/CREF retirement plans, etc.
For additional details and to apply for this position, and view other
Temple opportunities, please visit our Web site at: www.temple.edu and
click on [log in to unmask] Please search by job number TU-09262.
For full consideration, apply by October 5, 2007. Attach to your completed
"Online Information Form" in a single digital file both your letter of
application and CV/resume.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employerwith
a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
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