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Systems Librarian at Colgate University Libraries Colgate University Hamilton, New York Systems Librarian, Colgate University Libraries Come join our team at Colgate! Reporting to the Associate Director of Technology and Digital Initiatives, and working closely with otherlibrary managers, the person in this position provides technical expertise, day-to-day administration, andbroad support for traditional and emerging library software solutions and standards. The incumbent willuse a variety of technologies, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to provide thebest possible experience for library patrons and staff as they seek, access, and maintain the information inour library systems. This will include first-line support as well as maintenance and implementation in abroad range of systems with primary, sustained focus on the integrated library system (III/Sierra) andDematic automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). The main duties will be to administer, maintain, and support all modules of the Libraries' III Sierrasystem. The Systems Librarian is the primary liaison to III for problem resolution and will be theLibraries' representative to the national users' group. The Systems Librarian will work with the Associate Director of Technology and Digital Initiatives,Colgate ITS and Library staff, and vendor technical support to manage other platforms and servers suchas the Dematic automated storage and retrieval system, the Libraries' web and file servers, staffapplications, and selection, installation, and maintenance of hardware and software. Required: * A Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Masterof Science in Library Science (MSLS), Master of Information Science (MIS) or an equivalent * Candidates need effective communication, interpersonal, organization, analytical, and problemsolving skills with an ability to work with a widely diverse group of people. * Proficiency with one or more scripting languages and coding HTML/CSS (advancedprogramming skills desired). * Knowledge of MARC format is essential. Preferred: * Two years' experience supporting an integrated library system, platforms, and software in anacademic library setting is preferred. Information about Colgate University and the Colgate Libraries and a full job description withadditional preferred and desired qualifications are available at http://exlibris.colgate.edu/joinus.html Application instructions can be found at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5522 . Candidateswill need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, and provide email addresses for threereferences. Official transcripts will be required of candidates selected for an on-campus interview. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate is a highly selective private liberal arts university located in Hamilton, NY, and is an EO/AAemployer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further theuniversity's educational mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groupsare encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual career considerations can find postings of otheremployment opportunities at http://www.upstatenyherc.org Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/20691/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/