Apologies for cross posting. . .

 

SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN
zsr.wfu.edu

 

Wake Forest University seeks a collaborative, innovative and
service-oriented Librarian with strong  programming skills to serve as
the Systems Librarian for the Z. Smith Reynolds Library.  

This position will be central in the development and implementation of
next generation information systems to accomplish the library's goal of
migrating to open source environments.

The Systems Librarian will design, implement, and manage software to
extend and integrate commercial, open source, and locally developed
software; perform system analysis and application development to
facilitate the use of technology in the library; manage the Integrated
Library System and consult and collaborate with faculty and staff on
library information technology initiatives.  This Librarian will also
provide support to faculty, staff and students on library-related
systems, software, and hardware; provide user instruction for the
students, faculty, and University community and serve as the library
liaison and subject specialist for departments as needed.  

The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, with a collection of over 1.9 million
volumes, materials expenditures of $3.5 million, and operating budget
over $7 million, serves over 4,000 students in the undergraduate
College, the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, the Graduate
School of Arts and Sciences, and the Divinity School of Wake Forest
University.  

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated
to academic excellence in the liberal arts, graduate and professional
education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top
thirty national universities. Wake Forest is a collegiate university
offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an
impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. From
its founding, the university adopted the motto "pro humanitate" which is
exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and
engagement with the world. For quick facts about the University, go to
www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html

 

Qualifications:  Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA
accredited program plus, two years of progressively responsible
experience in an academic library, managing and providing library
services.  Significant software development experience using advanced
techniques. Experience with database design, reporting, and management
including SQL, Oracle, & client reporting applications required. An
equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. 

 

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applicants will begin September 29th and continue until
filled. For full position description and application instructions,
visit

www.wfu.edu/hr/careers

Wake Forest University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual
orientation, marital or veteran status.
Wake Forest University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.