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

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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/> 
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