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The Sage Library System is looking for a qualified individual to provide technical support for our Evergreen ILS. The Systems Support Assistant Contract amount is $34,000 and covers 1395 hours of work over a 45 week period from August 20, 2012 to June 30, 2013, which averages to 31 hours per week. Further details are below. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to Beth Longwell, Sage Systems Administrator, at [log in to unmask] The position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will assist the Sage Systems Administrator in providing software support in a Linux-based, multi-server environment. Additional specialized support services are also provided through a limited support contract with Equinox. Support services will include assisting with troubleshooting errors within the Evergreen software, performance tuning of the PostgreSQL database, data backup, installation of new software releases, recovery from system failures, and customization of the Evergreen software. This position requires frequent coordination the Sage Systems Manager to prioritize outstanding problems, designate who will be taking the lead, and possibly discuss alternative and approaches. An internal help desk ticketing system will aid in this process. Documentation of actions taken or solutions implemented will be necessary also. The skillset required to effectively carry out these duties includes: - Familiarity with the database structure of an ILS, preferably PostgreSQL - Systems analysis skills, including an understanding of virtual networked servers, server load distribution, and trouble-shooting ability in a client/server environment - Knowledge of computer networks and servers, software platforms and standards used by the Evergreen open source integrated library system, including Linux, PostgreSQL, Perl, Java - Time management skills, project management, and planning ability. Ability to work well independently and in a team environment - Technical writing ability, ability to clearly document software implementations The preferred work location for this position is in close proximity to Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon where the Sage Library System has its office. Alternative work locations will be considered as long as provision is made for the frequent communication necessary between the contractor and the Sage Systems Manager. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/1661/