Job Title Library Systems Coordinator
Classification INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT -12
EXPERT
Department University Library- Administration
Sub-Division University Library
Salary Range $6,166 - $8,828 (service maximum) /
$9,900(range maximum) per month.
Department hiring range $6,166 - $6,474
Appointment Type Ongoing
Time Base Full-Time
Work Schedule Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m
HR Web Site http://hr.fullerton.edu/jobs/
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.
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
Hiring Preference On-Campus CSUEU Employees
Application Deadline 08-May-2008
Received on Tue Apr 29 2008 - 18:04:03 EDT