[IUG] job posting - Systems Librarian, Mississippi College

["Kathleen Hutchison" <KHutchis at mc dot edu>]

POSITION TITLE:  Systems Librarian
Leland Speed Library, Mississippi College SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN is responsible for the daily operation, design, support, upgrade, integration, ongoing maintenance, and administration of a variety of library technologies at Mississippi College?s main campus library.  Technologies include hardware and specialized library applications and systems such as the integrated library system, Speed Library?s website, authentication and security systems, and various licensed databases and products.  Reporting to the library director, this position provides both in-house and remote user support; arranges necessary staff training; coordinates the library?s electronic systems and activities with the university?s information technology department; and plans, implements, and evaluates new or expanded electronic/digital services.  The systems librarian also participates in a weekend reference work rotation. This full-time, 12-month, position is available September 2008.  Minimum salary $39,000.  Competitive benefits package includes tuition remission for independents. QUALIFICATIONS:Required * ALA-accredited Master?s degree in Library or Information Science or technology degree with comparable experience; at least two years? library experience, preferably in an academic setting; demonstrated experience administering an integrated library system; proven competence with desktop software applications, including productivity and web publishing software; demonstrated experience developing websites; ease of communication with technical and non-technical persons; evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills; pro-active user service philosophy; proven strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills;  demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently; ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines, and prioritize work Preferred * Working experience with Innovative Interfaces and Java; experience with Web 2.0 technologies, citation management software, and print management software; broad knowledge of current trends in academic libraries, information access, and emerging technologies; experience in training and documentation; experience evaluating, recommending, and implementing emerging technology and appropriate tools to improve operations and services; reference experience in an academic setting. Seeking faculty who desire to integrate faith and learning, Mississippi College is a comprehensive university affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention and the Council for Christian College and Universities and accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  MC enrolls approximately 4,000 students.  Clinton, Mississippi, a suburban community of 24,000, is located just west of the capital city of Jackson.  It is approximately three hours from Memphis and New Orleans. Send letter of application; resume; names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references; and the completed Faculty Application Form (available at http://www.mc.edu/administration/personnel/faculty.html) to:  

Search Committee
Leland Speed Library
Box4047
Clinton, MS 39058. Applications accepted until position is filled. Kathleen Hutchison
Library Director
Leland Speed Library/Mississippi College
P.O. Box 4047/Clinton, MS  39058
Ph: 601-925-3870/fax: 601-925-3435
khutchis at mc dot edu"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
  Inside of a dog, it is too dark to read."
                                     - Groucho Marx


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