Position Announcement -- Library Systems Developer, Wichita State University

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Assistant/ Associate  Professor and Library Systems Developer

Wichita State University Libraries invites creative applicants to apply
for the following full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Professor depending upon qualifications.
Responsibilities: Works with Libraries’ staff and Computing Center
personnel to initiate and develop innovative access to electronic
resources employing both Z39.5 and other access technologies.  Responsible
for the integrated library management system (ExLibris Voyager) including
day-to-day operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting,
implementation of the advanced functionality and enhancements. Responsible
for SQL-based report generation.  Trains staff on new Voyager releases.
Assists with the design and upkeep of the Libraries’ web pages.
Facilitates the development of campus-wide digital projects and
institutional repositories.
Required: MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program. Working
knowledge of basic SQL and RDbMS, such as MS Access, MySQL, Oracle, etc.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML, internet tools and web authoring.
Knowledge of advances in the application of information technologies to
the library environment. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in groups. Demonstrated commitment and
ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a collegial
environment. Demonstrated potential to meet the Libraries’ tenure and
promotion requirements. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a
multi-year basis.

Preferred: Experience with management aspects of a library integrated
system especially ExLibris Voyager LMS.  Experience with the wide range of
software products used in libraries. Working knowledge of Windows Server
and UNIX. Experience with client and server side scripting, ASP, PHP and
PERL. Knowledge of programming languages such as JAVA, VB, C++ or C#.
Experience working in a Sun Solaris environment. Additional graduate
degree.  Experience with training or instruction.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:
Pal V. Rao, Dean and Professor of University Libraries, Wichita State
University Libraries, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0068 or submit all
application documents electronically to library.search_at_wichita.edu with a
subject line of Library Systems Developer Search.  To ensure full
consideration a complete application must be received by August 25, 2007.
For full position description go to:
http://library.wichita.edu/positions/systemsdeveloper.htm
AA/EOE

Susan Matveyeva, Ph.D., MLIS, B.Mus.
Asst. Professor & Catalog Librarian
Wichita State University Libraries
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0068
phone: (316) 978-5139
fax:       (316) 978-3048
e-mail: susan.matveyeva_at_wichita.edu