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Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator
Librarian II or III
The University of Massachusetts seeks candidates for the position of Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Libraries and the Five Colleges Librarians Council through the Director of Libraries, this position leads the management and ongoing utilization of the Five Colleges Libraries Aleph integrated library system, related projects and auxiliary services. Working with the UMass Amherst Libraries ILS Unit and Systems & Web Management Department staff, the primary Aleph contact(s) at each of the member libraries, the Aleph Advisory Group, and the Five Colleges functional committees, the Coordinator facilitates communication and project efforts among the libraries and within the shared Aleph system including maintaining common configuration tables, troubleshooting problem reports, writing custom reports, coordinating software patches and upgrades, and providing training and documentation to library staff. This position serves as the information conduit between vendors and the Five Colleges Libraries, including advocacy, possible enhancements, special ILS-related projects, and auxiliary services. The incumbent is expected to maintain a broad and detailed mastery of Aleph and other core applications while contributing to and advancing the collaborative vision of the Five Colleges Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library and information studies program.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an academic, research, or special library.
3. Demonstrated understanding of MARC, Unicode and experience with OCLC software.
4. Demonstrated experience managing integrated library systems. Aleph or other Oracle and Unix-based systems preferred.
5. Demonstrated experience with Oracle SQL, UNIX/Linux, HTML, XML, JavaScript, and PERL.
6. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and stay current with technical developments.
7. Thorough understanding of library operations.
8. Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with both library and vendor staff.
9. Ability to organize work, develop effective work processes, assess work priorities, and work independently.
10. Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving skills related to technical environment.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and the ability to interact effectively and work productively, collegially, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by April 2, 2010. Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references, to: Integrated Library System (ILS) Coordinator, Library Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9275.
For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs
For Information about Five Colleges: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/index.html
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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