Automation Librarian position announcement

[Kate Gordon <LIKJG@library.ci.anchorage.ak.us>]

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Automation Specialist (Job#383)
$38,400+ DOE
40 Hours week
 
Anchorage Municipal Libraries is seeking an Automation Specialist.
 
Interested applicants must have an Masters in Library Science from an American
Library Association accredited school plus at least three years of professional
library experience, two of which included responsibilities leading to the
ability to perform the duties of the position.  Desired experience includes
demonstrated system level competence with DRA or other library software and
Open VMS; a working knowledge of WWW authoring tools, Web Server maintenance
and statistical packages; a familiarity with current networking protocols
Z39.50, TCP/IP and ethernet; and a background in MARC records and database
management.
 
This positions requires the flexibility and service-orientation to thrive in a
rapidly changing organizational and technological environment.  Excellent oral
and written communication skills are necessary to interact with non-technical
users and to work in a team-oriented environment.  The incumbent will also need
to be a self-starter with excellent organizational, analytic and problem
resolution skills and must have the capacity to handle several projects
simultaneously.
 
The person selected will manage the day-to-day operation of the librarys online
catalog system (DRA).  Duties include responsibility for the installation and
testing of DRA software upgrades; working with the library staff, MIS staff,
and the DRA Help Desk to identify, analyze and implement appropriate solutions
and enhancements; design, implement and document automation procedures for both
periodically occurring tasks (i.e., off-line circulation, inventory, monthly
reports, yearly policy and calendar rollover) as well as day-to-day tasks (i.e.
daily reports, and system management tasks); assumes responsibility for
developing and producing statistical and analytical reports; under the
direction of  the unit Manager develops and implements additional library
automation services including full-text access, WWW and Z39.50 server
development; works the reference desk; participates in Automation Support team
short and long-term planning; and performs other duties as assigned.
 
To apply, you may submit your resume and cover letter via one of the following
methods: deliver to the Employment Office in Anchorage at 632 W. 6th Avenue,
Room 720; mail to Employment, Municipality of Anchorage, PO Box 196650,
Anchorage, AK 99519-6650; fax to 907-343-4511; or e-mail to
WWER.ci.anchorage.ak.us. Be sure to reference Job #383.  Recruitment is open
until the position is filled.  If any questions, please call Steve Williams at
907-343-4510.
 
You can find out more about Anchorage, its climate and the surrounding area by
visiting our web site at www.ci.anchorage.ak.us.