Systems Librarian, LibGig, Andover, MA
Posted March 2, 2018
LibGig, an LAC Group company, has an immediate opening for a full-time Systems Librarian for a large public library network in Massachusetts. The Systems Librarian is responsible for all technical support services, system administration, operation, management, installation, and implementation of automated systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in collaboration with the Executive Director to plan and coordinate new automated systems for the Consortium. The Systems Librarian supervises Technology Services staff.
- Maintain collegial and effective working relationships with automation partners to ensure timely resolution of support issues, software and hardware upgrades, and installation and implementation of new hardware and software products.
- Assists individual member libraries in developing long and short-term technology plans.
- Provides on-site assistance for PC and network related issues for member libraries.
- Provides technical documentation and training for staff at member libraries.
- Maintains an operating knowledge of policies and procedures, system documentation, and vendor support systems.
- Creates reports, compiles statistics, and implements custom applications as requested by the Executive Director, members, user groups, and standing committees.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s Degree in Information/Library Sciences is required.
- At least 5 years’ experience managing complex automated systems and telecommunications networks.
- Experience in system administration of an integrated library system, preferably the BLUEcloud Library Services Platform – Powered by Symphony
- Knowledge of TCP/IP telecommunications networks, Symphony API, HTML 5, CSS 3, JQuery, Javascript, PERL, and Web design tools.
- Public library experience desirable
To apply, please visit: https://goo.gl/HUKW16