Position Announcement (Florida)

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Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005
From: Donna Alsbury (FL Ctr for Lib. Automation) <fcdonna_at_cns.ufl.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

Reference #31631

ENVIRONMENT:  The Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA) 
provides support services to the libraries of Florida's 11 public 
universities.  FCLA is located in Gainesville and administered by the 
University of Florida.  The services are based on a single, shared 
installation of the Aleph 500 Library Management System (LMS) and 
FCLA-developed software.  Information about FCLA can be found at 
http://www.fcla.edu.  FCLA is in the process of a multi-year transition 
from NOTIS to Aleph.

JOB SUMMARY:  FCLA seeks a dynamic individual to work in the rapidly 
evolving field of library technology and automation in a team 
environment, assisting the implementation, ongoing support and upgrading

of Aleph 500 for the state university libraries' staff.  Assists in the 
support of the Aleph system operations including, but not limited to, 
configuration table and staff GUI client maintenance, and data loading 
using both Aleph and FCLA tools.  This position supports technical 
services functions - Cataloging, Authority Control, Acquisitions, and 
Serials Control.  As necessary, works with the state university 
libraries' Technical Services Planning Committee, its subcommittees and 
the State University Libraries/Community College Joint LMS 
Implementation Committee.  Investigates related technologies and assists

in the development of all FCLA services as appropriate.  Other duties as

assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*  Work with individual libraries and the state university library 
committees in the development of workflows and strategies for effective 
use of the Aleph 500 system.

*  Provide support for libraries' Technical Services units in 
collaboration with FCLA, ExLibris and library staff, as appropriate.

*  Work with the Aleph team to develop training tools, workshops and 
documentation using new and emerging technologies

*  Work with library staff to aid in the planning, configuring and 
performing of various types of data loads.

*  Share information with library staff through presentations to 
various state university libraries' committees and other meetings.

*  Assist in the planning and coordination of activities related to 
ongoing upgrades of Aleph 500.

*  Visit state university libraries as appropriate to fulfill assigned 
responsibilities.

*  Other duties as assigned.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  Masters degree in library and/or information science 
from an ALA-accredited program; four years library experience; 
operational familiarity with cataloging, acquisitions and serials 
control; experience with LMS systems and training procedures (preferably

Aleph); excellent organizational and analytical skills; flexibility and 
adaptability; valid Florida drivers license or ability to get one. 
Written and oral communication skills a must.  Position will require 
in-state travel.

RANK & SALARY:  Assistant-in-Libraries; non-tenured; salary 
commensurate with experience; starting salary: $43,000.

BENEFITS:  Twelve month appointment on an annual contract.  
Twenty?two days vacation, 4 days administrative leave, thirteen days 
sick-leave and nine paid holidays per year.  Retirement plan options, 
group health plan, and life insurance available.  No local or state 
income tax.
 
DEADLINE:  Send letter of application, a complete resume, and the name, 
address, and phone number of three professional references by November
1, 
2005 to:

Donna Alsbury
Chair, Search Committee
Florida Center for Library Automation
5830 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL  32606

fcldda_at_cns.ufl.edu

For more information on FCLA see: www.fcla.edu

The selection process will be conducted under the provisions of 
Florida's "Government in the Sunshine" and Public Records laws.  If an 
accommodation is required to apply, please call 352/392?9020 or TDD 
352/392?7734.  EOE.

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