This is a repost of an earlier announcement that had a bad URL in the
message.

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Library in Boulder, 
CO is seeking a Library Systems Administrator to manage the operational 
online library systems that underpin the NCAR Library, National Science
Digital Library (NSDL) and Digital Library for Earth Science Education
(DLESE).

Full position description, qualification requirements and application
process are available at:
http://tinyurl.com/3h47myp


The details....


BASIC JOB FUNCTION: Manages the operational online library systems that 
underpin the NCAR Library, National Science Digital Library (NSDL) and 
Digital Library for Earth Science Education (DLESE). The online systems 
are a combination of SaaS on the cloud and deployed open source 
applications on virtual server environments at both a cloud vendor and 
on-site data center. Works with librarian and archives staff to support 
their daily use of these systems and identifies new needs. Also manages 
the desktop environment and associated networked equipment in offices 
and our two onsite libraries.

Administrator is part of a small group that works in a collaborative 
team environment with a high regard for providing excellence in design, 
operations and end user experience and is responsible for multiple 
program systems services.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Manages Primary Systems.

Manages operations for library systems deployed on a mix of NCAR data 
center servers, on cloud servers and with with SaaS vendors. Systems 
include, but are not limited to, Integrated Library System - ILS (Koha), 
OpenURL link resolver (SFX), archives management (Archon) and a suite of 
Java-based applications developed for the institutional repository, 
DLESE and NSDL. Manages and administers virtual machines at a cloud 
provider running Linux operating system and configures and documents 
application deployment procedures, maintenance procedures and institute 
monitoring procedures for performance and security. Works with 
application technical leads to manage development and staging workflows. 
Manages relationships with external cloud and SaaS vendors and internal 
NCAR data center IT personnel to maintain smooth operations. Supervises 
a Systems Administrator and is responsible for multiple program services 
in support of these operations.

Integrated Library System (ILS), Cataloging, Helpdesk and Communications 
Support.

Manages and administers basic configuration of the integrated library 
system (ILS), OpenURL link resolver and other cataloging systems, 
help-desk system and group wiki’s and email lists and provides technical 
support to library staff who use these systems for their day-to-day 
duties. Manages and documents configuration for interoperability with 
other library services using OAI-PMH and search protocols such as Z39.50 
and with other internal services such as institutional single-sign-on. 
Working with other library staff, leads the technical analysis and 
testing of prospective new library and archival services (including 
digitization) and databases. Performs ad hoc scripting and data 
migration tasks to support archives and institutional repository staff.

Office and Library Desktop Infrastructure.

Manages and administer local office and physical library desktop 
infrastructure (primarily windows-based) and peripherals and local group 
servers (Linux) used for file-sharing, backup and application 
development. This includes directing the work of the group’s system 
administration staff in carrying out these duties and coordinating with 
IT staff in other UCAR IT divisions who manage central services (e.g. 
single sign on, windows network, wiki, staff email and email lists). 
Responsible for planning and supervising procurement, testing and 
deployment of group desktop infrastructure, hardware and software.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science; and
five years of experience in information systems in a library setting; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and document technology deployment 
projects.
Demonstrated experience administering Linux and windows operating 
systems, managing authentication and monitoring for performance and 
security.
Experience with virtual server configuration/management in cloud 
environments, monitoring and security procedures, as well as backup 
policies and DNS management.
Demonstrated experience deploying web applications (with preference for 
Java based and php based) and use of code versioning systems.
Demonstrated experience of Apache configuration and Tomcat web 
application server configuration.
Demonstrated experience of administering and optimizing relational 
databases (MySQL preferred).
Demonstrated knowledge of common library interoperability protocols 
(OAI, Z39.50, SRU), metadata frameworks (e.g. MARC and Dublin Core) and 
web services (service oriented architecture).
Familiarity with XML and XML Schemas.
Experience of managing library systems: Integrated Library System (Koha 
preferred), OpenURL, link resolver (SFX preferred) and EZproxy.

Job Location
Boulder, CO US

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Further information and application process available at:

https://ucar.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=217036&company_id=15947&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=962106&aid=1


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Mike Wright
Digital Learning Sciences & NCAR Library
UCAR, P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307-3000, USA

Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: +1 303-497-8654
Fax: +1 303-497-8336

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