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ILS System Administrator POSITION SUMMARY Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot several locally-installed Koha ILS applications * Diagnose software problems at the code layer * Integrate Commercially-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications with open development applications * Infuse new technology into existing products * Troubleshoot IT problems relating to ILS hardware and networking * Knowledge of all MARC record formats (bibliographic, holding and authority) * Data scripting to convert ASCII-delimited personnel files into Koha patron record format * Support and administer web applications, sites, and servers * Administer the Koha ILS application using system administration and system preferences * Provide technical assistance to library staff users * Provide technical assistance to library collection researchers * Import digital objects using Dublin Core metadata * Create thumbnail images of digital objects during import * Assist in the development of technical documentation, including user manuals, software release notes, and quick tips & tricks, * Upgrade application with new feature releases and bug fix point releases * Create and maintain technical documentation for upgrade processes, upgrade scripts, backup processes (logical data and full system), and network access * Develop technical specifications for application feature enhancement working with library staff * Evaluate, install, and test software upgrades * Archive and retrieve system data * Provide informal system training and demonstration to users or potential users of the Koha ILS * Maintain the discovery layers of the Koha application and the digital object repository * Set up and administer user accounts * Participate in user group meetings; provide briefings on new releases of software * Provide activity status * Proactively attempt to improve the quality of the Koha ILS * Convert MARC bibliographic data into Dublin Core format and vice versa **Qualifications and Education Requirements** Education - A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for experience. Qualifications - 5 years of experience as an ILS Systems Administrator and any combination of the following: 2 years of experience with Linux or Debian Systems Administration; 2 years of experience with MySQL; 1 year of experience using XSLT or JQuery; 2 years of experience in Koha Systems Administration; 2 years of experience with and practical application of, network engineering principles; 1 year of experience making recommendations to improve quality of tools and processes in an information center or library. **Preferred Skills ** * Koha ILS System Administrator experience * Ability to prepare quality technical and user documentation * Proven problem solving, organizational and communication skills and be able to participate in presentation and proposal activity * Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, and with cross-organizational teams * Ability to maintain focus on tasks and deliver within schedule * Must be a team player * Poly level TS SCI clearance Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/925/