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Senior IT Analyst (ILS)

  
Reporting to Head of IT Core Services, the Senior IT Analyst will work within
an applications management team that provides technical support for the
current-generation integrated library systems (Exlibris' Aleph), and automated
systems used by the staff and patrons of the library. S/He will provides
leadership, development and analysis toward the onboarding of the the next-
generation library management services (Kuali OLE) within an integrated
university technology environment.

Responsibilities

  
 Performs day-to-day
maintenance and support activities of the various components of Duke
University Libraries integrated library system (ILS) by monitoring a ticket
tracking system, troubleshooting, scheduling and monitoring regular jobs,
installing software upgrades, documenting local implementation decisions, and
providing database and system administration support as required.

 Performs detailed
analysis and design of new systems, and modifies the design of existing ones
to meet the needs of library system users.

 Serves as technical
specialist and consultant with particular mastery of ILS tools, Application
Programming Interfaces, and ILS configuration tables; develops and document
programs and scripts that extend system functionality and automate routine
tasks; supports the development of progressively improved proof of concept
demonstrations of functionality to be delivered; works with technical staff
from other university departments to integrate enterprise technology tools
with Duke University Libraries' computing infrastructure.

 Designs and writes
custom and complex report generation code in response to staff requests.

 Works with
departments throughout the Library to determine policy for utilization and
configuration of ILS software, identifies unmet functional requirements,
develops specifications, evaluates available software or provide advice on in-
house development in support of Library activities and services reliant upon
ILS-supported systems.

 Plays a critical
role in installing, implementing and maintaining the Kuali OLE system as a
replacement for the current ILS; develops technical solutions for the Kuali
OLE implementation and follow-on projects; facilitates and ensures common
understanding across Library IT stakeholders of the technology, platform
requirements and overall technical vision during design activities.

 Maintains current
awareness of trends and issues relative to library information technology and
supported applications.

 Performs other
related duties incidental to the work described herein.

  
Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

  
It is the expectation that all Duke University Library staff members will
demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific
position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration,
creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity.

Education

  
Required: BA/BS in computer science or a related technical field, or
equivalent combination of education and experience.

  
Preferred: MIS or MLS from ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent advanced
degree in computer science or a related field.

Experience

  
Required:

  
 Demonstrated
competence in programming and command scripting;

 Extensive experience
with UNIX/Linux;

 Experience with SQL
and XML/XSL technologies;

 Familiarity with
object-oriented programming and especially Java;

 Strong service
orientation;

 Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;

 Ability to work
independently and as a member of a team.

  
Preferred:

  
 Prior experience
supporting IT in an academic research library;

 Experience with Ex
Libris's Aleph ILS;

 Minimum three years'
experience in application development in a J2EE environment using JAVA and
Java Servlet API;

 Demonstrated
experience with MVC development frameworks (Spring preferred), version control
and application deployment (Subversion, Maven, Ant), Servlet Containers
(Tomcat, Glassfish, & Jetty), application server and Java Virtual Machine
configuration;

 Experience working
in a Linux server environment;

 Experience with
relational database design, development and use including Oracle, MySQL;

 Experience with
search engine architectures such as Apache Lucene and Apache Solr and
applications such as VuFind.

 Familiarity with the
Kuali OLE project

 Knowledge of PERL.

  
Working Conditions

  
 Must be able to work
in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is
possible

 Normal office
environment

 Occasional weekend
shifts required

 Occasional travel
required

  
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of a person in this position.

Salary and Benefits

Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits
package includes 15 days vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health,
dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development
and training.

Environment

  
Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most
prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks
annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the
shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and
ideas. The Libraries consist of the Perkins Library, Bostock Library,
Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Lilly Library, and Music Library,
and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort. Duke's library
holdings of 6.2 million volumes are among the largest of private universities
in the United States.

  
Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research,
medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters.
Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of
more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural,
recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently
located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate
climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.

  
Duke offers a comprehensive benefit packages which includes both traditional
benefits such as health insurance, leave time and retirement, as well as wide
ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at:
http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Application

  
An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be
submitted at http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html - refer to Requisition #
400663559. Review of applications will begin in Mid-March
and will continue until the position is filled.

  
Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be
reviewed.



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