http://staffweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/libjobs/libjobs.html#SysLibrn

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SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, 40 HPW (Search
re-opened)*

*DESCRIPTION*: Provides technology and computer support for the Vanderbilt
Library. The major areas of responsibility include developing, maintaining
and assisting in the enhancement of interfaces to web-enabled database
applications (currently implemented in perl, PHP, and MySQL). The position
also helps establish and maintain guidelines (coding standards, version
control, etc.) for the development of new applications in support of library
patrons, staff, and faculty across the university. This position will also
provide first line backup for Unix system administration. Other duties and
assignments will be negotiated based on the successful candidate's
expertise, team needs, and library priorities.

The person in this position will be involved in various project teams,
occasionally in a leadership role, and library committees. This position
also works closely with several other systems librarians, our automation
coordinator, and our web coordinator. While technical competence is
critical, a thorough understanding of libraries and library goals and values
is equally important to successfully filling the role.

*QUALIFICATIONS*: Required for this position are: an MLS from an ALA
accredited program plus two years' full time technical support experience,
excellent communications and organizational skills, ability to learn new
technical skills quickly, ability to meet deadlines; customer
service-oriented with ability to work effectively with computer users at all
levels of technical competence; ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
within a team composed of librarians and library technology professionals;
experience working in a higher education, research organization, or library
environment; strong problem-solving and analytical skills; Unix system
administration experience; two years' database programming experience with
SQL, perl, PHP, or Java; knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design.

*ENVIRONMENT*: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges
with an enrollment of over 11,000. The Jean & Alexander Heard Library system
has a collection of over 3 million volumes in eight libraries and a staff of
over 200. Vanderbilt University is a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, and SOLINET.
The library is highly automated with an online system based on Sirsi
software. Library Information Technology Services is a team-based unit. The
team works collaboratively with the libraries to facilitate effective
computing and provide leadership in the design, development, implementation
and maintenance of technology services for library users.

*COMPENSATION*: Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience. Benefits
are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University, including
health care insurance; retirement plan options; a tuition discount program;
and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

*APPLICATIONS*: Preference will be given to applications received by
November 2, 2007 and review of applications will begin immediately. The
position will remain open until filled. Please apply online at *
www.vanderbilt.jobs* <https://www.vanderbilt.jobs/>. Refer to requisition
number RMB57648.