The UC Berkeley Library is happy to announce a new position.  Please 
go to http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ to apply -- you will need to search 
for the job (enter in the job number 7129).   You must visit the 
website to apply.


ILS Manager
Requisition:  007129
Department:  LIBRARY
Location:  Main Campus-Berkeley
Salary:  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, 
hiring salary range is $70,100.00 to $99,500.00.
First Review Date:  09/07/2007
This requisition will remain open until filled.

Job Description:
The UC Berkeley Library provides scholarly information to all faculty 
and students in the support of the University's research and 
instruction mission.  The Library Systems Office (LSO) provides 
technical support for Library, including developing; purchasing 
and/or supporting all types' hardware platforms and software applications.

Responsibilities:
In first year. the focus will be on identifying ILS functional 
requirements, establishing and working with multiple committees to 
create and develop the Request For Proposal (RFP) following campus 
guidelines, establishing the criteria upon which ILS proposals will 
be evaluated and short-listed, managing both the RFP scoring and 
selection processes, and oversee the installation of the new 
ILS.  Work with chosen ILS vendor to coordinate implementation and 
resolve system problems that may arise.

After installation, manage changes and continuous improvements of the 
ILS.  Responsible for the daily operations and services for the ILS, 
manages and evaluates requested changes and/or reports, coordinates 
the creation of documentation, as well as support and training for 
Library staff, and supervises ILS staff.

Until the full implementation of the ILS, manage the programmers 
working on GLADIS.  Work closely with existing staff to manage 
requests for GLADIS changes and statistics.

Requirements & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the use and features of an ILS, how these are used in 
a Library, and how records are exchanged between an ILS and other 
systems (e.g., OCLC, Melvyl, LC, vendor systems)
- Understanding of many aspects of working in a networked computing 
environment
- Understanding of project management best practices and procedures
- Knowledge of interface design
- Demonstrated reliable attendance
- Excellent supervision skills
-Knowledge of RFP procedures
- Highly developed analytic and communication skills (both oral and 
written) including the ability to  communicate technical issues 
effectively with both technical and non-technical staff
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Proven ability to work within in a team environment and actively 
promote collaboration
- Project management experience

Preferred:  - Expertise in Library circulation and technical services 
workflows
- Familiarity with GLADIS, Pathfinder, and Melvyl or similar systems
- First hand experience working with vendors of computer technology 
and/or bibliographic utilities
-Understanding of academic personnel policies and business practices

Lynne Grigsby-Standfill
Head, Library Applications & Publishing
218 Evans Hall, #6000
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 643-8495
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