Job: Library Information Systems Analyst (Reposted) at Montana State Library
Montana State Library
Helena, Montana

Interested in conducting systems analysis of web-based,
digital services to improve access to the Montana State Library's core
collections of state publications, natural resource information, and
professional library development material to meet the information needs of
state agencies, Montana librarians and residents? MSL seeks someone to
collaborate with other library staff to improve current technologies that
deliver library content to discovery and delivery mechanisms, This person is
also responsible for cataloging, metadata, authority control, quality control,
knowledge of changing metadata standards, knowledge of automatic indexing and
metadata processes, and other duties associated with the creation and
maintenance of data related to MSL materials. Applications must be received by
December 7, 2014 to be considered for the first round of screenings. If a
suitable candidate is found in that screening, no further consideration will
be made of applications received after that date. UPDATE: JANUARY 6, 2015. Now
accepting applications with a cutoff of January 19, 2015 to be guaranteed
consideration. Please note that MSL is not able to sponsor a visa at this time
so all candidates must be eligible to work in the United States on a permanent
basis when they apply.

  
Duties:This position is responsible for providing library systems analysis,
cataloging and metadata analysis, and user support. Some of the specific
duties are as follows: • Conduct business process analyses and feasibility
studies to determine effective, cost-efficient methods to automate library
processes and to enhance system applications. • Review application development
objectives; meet with users; participate in library process reviews; determine
system requirements for development, and assess and advise management on cost,
staff time, and available resources to ensure that system development,
enhancement and modification proposals are feasible. • Research, recommend,
and implement with library IT staff new digital library services through an
iterative process based on performance, usability, and sustainability. • Serve
as the primary resource person for the Montana State Library in cataloging,
metadata, and indexing standards and best practices for all library resources.
• Maintain the integrity of the state library online catalog. • Adopt or
establish name, subject and geographic name authorities; create call numbers,
subject headings, standardized thesauri, and controlled vocabularies. • Serve
as LIS lead for web content management, disaster recovery, and usability
testing. Maintain appropriate web development documentation. • With MSL IT and
Statewide Library Resources staff, provide internal support for all library
computer applications including: software, databases, networks, and content
management systems that are part of library services and other web
applications used by library staff and users. • Develop user documentation to
provide accurate and complete information and procedures for user training and
other system specifications. Translate IT terms for users. Develop and
implement on-line help tools.

  
Competencies:Areas of required knowledge, skill or experience include
professional library principles, practices, and materials, cataloging/metadata
using MARC, Dublin Core, RDA, creating call numbers and authority records,
proxy and authentication services, systems analysis, design, and testing,
excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work individually
and collaboratively, and commitment to user-focused services. Areas of
preferred knowledge, skill or experience include government information issues
associated with preservation and access, best practices for digitization and
electronic resource acquisition and management, integrated library systems,
HTML, XML, XSLT, CSS, JavaScript, Python, APIs, scripting languages, Windows
Server, and relational database systems, e.g. Oracle/SQL Server.

  
Education/Experience:A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library science
program OR a bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field. 3 to
4 years of job related work experience is preferred and in some cases may be
substituted for the degree requirement.



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