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The Chattanooga Public Library is seeking a talented and visionary systems administrator to be a part of our transformation into a world-class library. Tennessee’s fourth largest city, Chattanooga is home to mountains, lakes and the Tennessee River and is a regional hub of outdoor activity. A revitalized downtown district and a growing arts culture combine to make Chattanooga enjoyable for all ages. With a low cost-of-living and a moderate climate, Chattanooga is a great place to live and work. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintenance and administration of the library’s online catalog and related software. This position will work closely with our management team as we seek to provide the best library experience available for our customers. Chattanooga’s status as a “Gig City” will offer endless opportunity for technological expansion. The Public Library requires a forward thinking Systems Administrator with a proven track record of creative problem solving and innovation to lead that expansion. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited graduate program and a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian. The ideal candidate is a creative technologist with previous experience as a database administrator, preferably with Polaris or another ILS. Demonstrated knowledge of both client and server side scripting languages, as well as HTML, CSS, XML and JSON are required. Minimum beginning salary is $50,000 annually. Excellent benefits are available through the City of Chattanooga. Application forms are available for download at the Chattanooga Public Library website http://www.lib.chattanooga.gov/employment.html Please include a resume and contact information for three professional references along with a completed application form. Send to: Personnel Office Chattanooga Public Library 1001 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 or Jim Cooper [log in to unmask] -- Nate Hill [log in to unmask] http://www.natehill.net