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University at Albany Libraries Senior Programmer/Analyst and Integrated Library System Programmer, SL-4 RESPONSIBILITIES : Reporting to the Head of Library Systems, The University at Albany Libraries seek a service-oriented, creative, collaborative, and energetic individual to support the Libraries' Ex Libris ALEPH 500 integrated library system. Working in a team environment, the successful candidate will provide technical support for functional aspects of the system, including overseeing daily operations and services; installing and implementing module releases and system enhancements; writing custom scripts and SQL queries as required; developing and running batch jobs; creating, revising or performing data loads; extracting records and generating reports based on specific needs; interacting with other enterprise-wide systems; managing the ALEPH configuration tables; devising and documenting procedures; enhancing staff and user interfaces to the system; and providing training to library staff. The incumbent is expected to maintain a broad and detailed mastery of ALEPH and other core library systems and applications, as well as operations of library functional units. Finalists will be asked to submit official transcripts and to present on a specific topic to all library personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Systems, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience; the degree must be from a college or university accredited by a U. S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization; Minimum one year, full-time library work experience; Experience with software applications needed to manage ALEPH environment, including UNIX command, structure, and system administration utilities, Oracle SQL, VI editor, Putty, SFTP, XML, etc.; Extensive knowledge of Perl / PHP programming, Unix shell script; Demonstrated understanding of client / server infrastructure; Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills; Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff of all levels of computer knowledge; Proven ability to prioritize tasks; to work both independently and as part of a team; Capable of building consensus and communicating effectively with librarians and staff members to collaboratively design and offer innovative, integrated digital library services to our patrons. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library / information science program; Knowledge and experience in large-scale library systems, preferably the Ex Libris ALEPH system; Understanding of library operations and electronic resource management; Familiarity with the MARC record format; Knowledge of Unicode and other library metadata standards, such as METS, MODS, EAD; Knowledge and / or experience with the following digital library technologies: OpenURL (Z39.88), Z39.50, SRU/W, metasearch, COinS, and unAPI; Experience with Oracle relational databases and using SQL for data extraction and report generation; and, familiarity with Web 2.0 social networking technologies. TERMS & BENEFITS - Calendar year appointment, tenure-track and full -time position; sick leave and annual leave at 1.25 days each per month; health insurance; dental, vision and prescription coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Employees' Retirement available (employee contribution rate 3%). SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL TO: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee, Library Personnel Officer, University at Albany Libraries LI 111, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222) DEADLINE The review of applications will start on March 28, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please include the names, e-mail and street addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references in addition to your resume and cover letter, as well as, the URLs for two already existing pages or sites that demonstrate some degree of web scripting for which you were responsible. THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, SUNY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Albany's University Libraries are among the top 100 research libraries in the United States. They are a highly valued partner in teaching and research at the University, serving a campus community of 17,000 full-time and part-time students and 2,300 faculty and staff and a broader regional, national and international community. The Libraries employ a dynamic and knowledgeable staff of 124 FTE and 300 part-time student assistants to provide excellent services to a campus community that makes heavy demands on these services. Collections total over 2 million cataloged volumes and the Libraries offer a full spectrum of resources, from rare books and manuscripts to electronic resources. Librarians work closely with teaching faculty to offer user education and information literacy instruction. The University Library on the main campus is a 175,000 square feet, 4 story building. It contains several fully-networked library classrooms and laboratories, a 60 seat computer user room, a large networked reference area, and an interactive media center. The Dewey Graduate Library on the Rockefeller College campus serves the graduate schools of Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Welfare and Information Science and Policy. The Science Library, opened in September 1999 on the main campus, houses the Science Library, the M. E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the Libraries' Preservation Department. The University Libraries are fully automated, offering an extensive array of electronic and networked resources and Web-accessible services. Minerva, the Libraries' Web-based catalog, contains information on all cataloged holdings and is Internet accessible. The Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries and The Center for Research Libraries. Additional information about the University at Albany Libraries is available at: (http:/library.albany.edu). THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER. 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