Library Systems Coordinator, Cal State Fullerton
Classification INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT -12-EXPERT
How to Apply AutoReqId 3863BR (http://www.carl-acrl.org/jobs/wp-admin/ – Jobs at CSUF)
Application Deadline May 8, 2008Department University Library- Administration
Sub-Division University Library
Hiring Range $6,166 - $6,474 per month
Salary Range $6,166 - $8,828(service maximum)/$9,900(range maximum) per month.
Appointment Type Ongoing
Time Base Full-Time
Work Schedule Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Job Summary The Library Systems Coordinator is responsible for the analysis, design, development, administration, support, upgrade, integration, and ongoing maintenance of a wide variety of library technologies at Cal State Fullerton. Technologies include hardware and specialized library applications and systems such as the integrated library system (OPAC), the library public web site and intranet, authentication and security systems, and various licensed products including ILLiad, SFX, Metalib, Verde, CLABS and others. Provides user support, performs initial assessment and research on all user issues, and resolves a wide range of technical problems, often of the highest complexity, with a diverse constituency of library users, both in-house and remote.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian and as leader of the Systems Steering Team, directs and coordinates the activities of the technical staff in the Library Systems Section, including project management, scheduling, task assignment, training, and skills evaluation. Provides leadership in the design and implementation of new solutions and enhancements to existing technology and processes, working whenever possible with Open Source solutions now being developed in the worldwide library community.
Collaborates and coordinates with Information Technology at Fullerton and the System wide Library Initiatives/Information Technology Services staff at the Chancellor’s Office. Interacts effectively with librarians, staff, managers, vendors, and others to understand and address problems from a broad, interactive perspective. Other duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications Equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Information Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or related field and several years of related work experience. Demonstrated ability to formally manage projects ensuring best use of Library Systems staff resources, adherence to library priorities. Experience in administering, integrating, troubleshooting library electronic resources, specialized library applications and systems such as Integrated Library Systems, Open URL resolvers, metasearch engines, hardware, authentication and security systems, and various licensed products such as ILLiad, SFX, Metalib, Verde, CLABS. Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills. Must be able to communicate with technical and non-technical people with ease. Organizational and time management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills must be able to effectively determine the root cause of issues and direct the appropriate solution. Demonstrated application development experience with one or more open source programming languages.
Creates user documentation and training users of digital library applications. Demonstrated professional lead experience. Proven record of excellent customer support and service as well as a proactive customer service philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Library or Information Science.
Programming experience in a Unix environment. Strong SQL and database development skills. Several years experience in an academic library systems setting. Demonstrated professional lead experience. Proven record of excellent customer support and service as well as a proactive customer service philosophy.
License/ Certification
Special Working Conditions Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check.
If you are applying for a staff position please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and Academic Student position or Student Assistant position as such: Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant and Student Assistant
Application Deadline May 8, 2008
