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Hennepin County Library is accepting applications for the position of Integrated Library System Administrator. Apply online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hennepin/default.cfm Integrated Library System Administrator (Senior Information Technology Specialist) Hennepin County Library, Minnetonka, MN Closing Date/Time: Mon. 11/26/07 5:00 PM Central Time Salary: $48,235.20 - $72,009.60 annually Location: 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota This is a full-time position in the Integrated Library System (ILS) section of the Library's Resource Services Division. The ILS section manages, maintains, develops, supports, and provides training for the Library's integrated library system. The Hennepin County Library System <http://www.hclib.org/> currently serves over 750,000 residents of suburban Hennepin County through 26 libraries, two Children's Readmobiles, Outreach services and extensive services on the web. Consistently rated as one of the top large public libraries in county, the Library is very heavily used with an annual circulation of over 13 million. In May 2007, the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation that would allow the consolidation of Hennepin County Library and Minneapolis Public Library <http://www.mplib.org/> systems. The target date for merging the two systems, pending final approval, is January 1, 2008. The combined system would have 41 libraries (including the new Minneapolis Central Library) and would serve all of Hennepin County's 1.1 million residents. The combined collection would have more than 5 million items and represent over 1.2 million titles. Efforts to establish a fully integrated library system would begin upon consolidation. Complete merger <http://www.hclib.org/merger/> details are available on the Hennepin County Library website. In 2002, Integrated Library Systems and Web Services staff began extensively customizing the Library's online catalog <https://catalog.hclib.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=elibrary> outside the confines of vendor support. The resulting integration of the catalog with the rest of the Library's web-based services has provided a model for successful in-house development of ILS features and functionality. In early 2008, ILS staff will develop a list of requirements for the system that will replace the current SirsiDynix Horizon system and initiate investigations into the alternatives with the goal of system replacement in 2010 or 2011. Primary duties/responsibilities include: * Configure and maintain Integrated Library System software including acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and serials control modules as well as the online catalog * Provide primary, high-level support for all aspects of integrated library system software including troubleshooting and resolution of complex problems; work with other IT staff and vendors to resolve problems; respond to service requests from library staff and customers * Plan, coordinate and implement ILS and ILS-related projects, serving as a team lead or project manager * Manage user accounts and ILS system security * Design and implement integrated library system reports and reporting tools to provide accurate, comprehensive, and consistent data to assist library management and decision making * Create custom reports and other tools for routine and non-routine database maintenance tasks using SQL and other reporting and database modification methods * Create and maintain procedures and documentation, including software configurations, for the ILS and related 3rd party applications * Plan for and implement system software upgrades The ideal candidate will have: * One of the following: * Two-year college/vocational technical degree in computer science, management information systems (MIS), information technology, or an approved related degree or an approved information technology certificate * Four years of experience as an operations analyst within the last eight years * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience * Two or more years experience with integrated library systems administration * Two or more years experience with relational databases and SQL or a similar database query and modification language * Training or experience in library business practices and procedures (technical services, circulation, reference, etc.) * Experience programming with Perl, ColdFusion, and Java or other scripting /programming language * Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical information to a non-technical audience * Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate new technology initiatives * Trouble-shooting skills * Experience with one or more of the following a PLUS: SirsiDynix Horizon system; UNIX or Linux system administration; RDBMS administration; web application development, HTML, XML, XSLT, or Javascript Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Feel free to contact me for more information. Phil +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Phil Feilmeyer [log in to unmask] Integrated Library System Manager (952) 847-8768 Hennepin County Library (952) 847-8600 (fax) 12601 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305-1909 http://www.hclib.org <http://www.hclib.org/> -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-