Senior Applications Support Analyst, University Libraries, Kent State University
Kent State University Libraries seeks an innovative support analyst for its Systems Department. The Senior Applications Support Analyst will configure and maintain the technical services modules and public end-user interfaces for the Libraries' Innovative Interfaces integrated library system; configure a wide variety of other end-user library research interfaces; and support data loads and data extraction to/from these systems. The ideal candidate will also provide programming in support of these operations.
The Systems Department employs nine technical staff and several student assistants. It manages the Innovative Interfaces ILS, ILLiad, and ERes systems for nine campuses; manages 600 PCs in multiple locations; supports three electronic classrooms; provides support for digital initiatives; provides support for the Libraries' public web presence; and develops and maintains a staff intranet that provides an extensive array of custom library applications developed in-house by the three full-time programmers on staff.
This is a 12-month, full-time administrative staff position with excellent benefits. Salary base is $ 52,967 -- $67,461.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Systems, the Senior Applications Support Analyst will:
1. Support and configure the KentLINK III Millenium and Sierra modules for Cataloging, Acquisitions, Serials, and ERM.
2. Manage large-scale data search, manipulation, load preparation, data offloading, and collection analysis for KentLINK using III tools like Create Lists, SQLViews, and Load Scheduler, as well as third-party tools and local programming in languages like Perl and PHP.
3. Provide backup support for other KentLINK services like Millenium and Sierra Circulation and KentLINK user account maintenance.
4. Support configuration and maintenance of the public interface of the KentLINK WebPAC.
5. Configure end-user search interfaces for remote research database products like those from EBSCO, Lexis/Nexis, OCLC, and other vendors.
6. Support UL staff use of information vendors like OCLC and its Connexion client interface to its services.
7. Support and manage UL technical involvement in the OhioLINK projects like ETD (Electronic Theses and Dissertations.)
8. Support configuration and maintenance of other staff-facing and public-facing software services like Illiad, Ares, SIPX, ERes, EBSCO Discovery Service, and others.
Preferred Skills:
1. Experience with integrated library system configuration and programming.
2. Experience with a text processing language like Perl.
3. Experience with end-user search interface configuration and programming.
4. Experience with library technical services formats, services and protocols.
The position will remain open until filled. Anticipated appointment date is November 1, 2013. Applications received by September 16, 2013 will receive first consideration.
Kent State University, a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, is one of the largest universities in Ohio with an enrollment of 42,185 students in the nine-campus system. Kent State offers over 300 degree programs (250 baccalaureate, 40 associates, 50 masters, and 23 doctoral programs) including notable programs in nursing, liquid crystals, business, history, library science, aeronautics, journalism and fashion design. Kent State is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation as one of the top 77 public research universities in the US and one of the top 76 in community engagement.
For a complete description of this position, see job # 997292 at http://jobs.kent.edu Applications must be submitted online and should include a letter of application, vita, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Kent State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Tom Klingler
Assistant Dean for Systems, Collections & Technical Services
University Libraries, 383
1125 Risman Drive
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
Received on Mon Aug 19 2013 - 11:54:50 EDT