THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES A SEARCH
FOR A LIBRARY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR

POSITION: LIBRARY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR
LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT:  THE GELMAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
PRIMARY LOCATION: THE GELMAN LIBRARY

APPOINTMENT RANK AND SALARY: Appointment at the rank of Librarian II (minimum salary $45,000 or Librarian III, minimum salary, $50,000).  Rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Library Systems Coordinator (LSC) manages the day-to-day operations of Gelman Library’s integrated library system (Voyager) and other critical library technologies. The Coordinator applies technology to solve problems and improve library operations. The person selected for this position must have a strong commitment to teamwork and a proactive approach to service. The Library Systems Coordinator is part of the Digital Initiatives and Technical Services Division, and reports jointly to the Associate University Librarian for the Division and the Head of Technical Services.

The Library Systems Coordinator provides user support and training, performs initial assessment and research on a variety of issues, and resolves a wide range of technological problems, often of the highest complexity, for a diverse constituency of library users, both in-house and remote.

The Library Systems Coordinator serves as the primary Voyager system liaison between the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) and Gelman Library, working with WRLC and Ex-Libris to develop outputs and reports that meet stated library needs and to improve planning and workflows.  The LSC also provides library support for other products including, but not limited to, SFX, Metalib, 360 Resource Manager, and Archivists' Toolkit. 

The LSC participates in library planning, serves on library, Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) and University-wide committees, task forces, and teams.

Gelman librarians are expected to be active professionally, to contribute to developments in the field, and to perform additional duties as assigned.

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•           An ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or its equivalent
•           Three years of relevant experience in a library, museum, archive or information center
•           Demonstrated ability to formally manage projects ensuring best use of library staff resources, adherence to library priorities
•           Experience in administering, integrating, and troubleshooting library electronic resources, specialized library applications and systems such as Integrated Library Systems, OpenURL resolvers, federated search engines, hardware, authentication and security systems, and various licensed products  such as SFX and ERM systems
•           One year programming experience in XML, XSLT, etc.
•           One year experience or coursework in SQL and database development
•           Demonstrated on-the-job familiarity with Unix/Linux environment
•           Demonstrated application development experience with one or more open source software solutions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS         
 •          Proven record of excellent customer support and service as well as a proactive customer service philosophy
•           Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Educational Technology or a related field
•           Excellent customer service skills
•           Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills
•           Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people with ease
•           Organizational and time management skills
•           Strong problem-solving skills and ability to determine effectively the root cause of issues and direct the appropriate solution
•           Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development
•           Experience in using social networks and Web 2.0 approaches

REVIEW DATE: Review of applications will begin on July 7, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered, please send a letter containing a brief statement of interest, submit an assessment of skills related to qualifications in the basic qualifications section, a curriculum vitae and complete contact information for at least three references to:

Emma Mosby
Manager, Gelman Library System Administrative Services
The Gelman Library Administration Office
The George Washington University
The Melvin Gelman Library
2130 H St. NW, Room 201
Washington, DC  20052
glsjobs@gelman.gwu.edu

The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among librarians and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.

The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.