Job Posting:Library Services Support Specialist - Florida Center for Library Automation Donna Alsbury 21 Dec 2005 20:41 UTC
POSITION Library Services Support Specialist Ref: 035080 RANK: Assistant In Libraries REPORTS TO: Assistant Director for Library Services ENVIRONMENT: The Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA) provides support services to the libraries of Florida’s 11 public universities. FCLA is located in Gainesville and administered by the University of Florida. The services are based on shared installation of the Aleph 500 Library Management System (LMS) and FCLA-developed software. Information about FCLA can be found at http://www.fcla.edu. FCLA is in the process of a multi-year transition from NOTIS to Aleph. JOB SUMMARY: FCLA seeks a dynamic individual to work in the rapidly evolving field of library technology and automation in a team environment, assisting the implementation, ongoing support and upgrading of Aleph 500 for the state university libraries’ staff. Provides library systems support with primary responsibility for the serials module and related operations. Develops documentation for technical services functions. As necessary, works with the state university libraries’ committees and/or subcommittees. Investigates related technologies and assists in the development of all FCLA services as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with individual libraries and the state university libraries’ committees in the development of workflows and strategies for effective use of the Aleph 500 system. • Provide support for libraries’ Technical Services units in collaboration with FCLA, ExLibris and library staff, as appropriate. • Work with the Aleph team to develop training tools and documentation. • Provide onsite and virtual training for library staff as needed. • Aid in running and troubleshooting dataloads. • Share information with library staff through presentations to various state university libraries’ committees and other meetings. • Assist in the planning and coordination of activities related to ongoing upgrades of Aleph 500. • Visit state university libraries as appropriate to fulfill assigned responsibilities. • Other duties as assigned. Send letter of application, a complete resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three professional references to: Donna Alsbury Chair, Search Committee Florida Center for Library Automation 5830 NW 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32606 fcldda@cns.ufl.edu SALARY RANGE Assistant-in-Libraries; non-tenured; salary commensurate with experience; starting salary: $43,000. QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program; four years library experience; operational familiarity with cataloging, acquisitions and serials control; experience with LMS systems and training procedures (preferably Aleph); excellent organizational and analytical skills; flexibility and adaptability; valid Florida drivers license or ability to get one. Written and oral communication skills a must. Position will require in-state travel. DEADLINE January 3, 2006