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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Library Systems Analyst, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Position:Library Systems Analyst

Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Compensation and benefits: not specified

Description: Skidmore College's Lucy Scribner Library seeks a Library Systems Analyst for a full-time position that is available immediately. The Library Systems Analyst works under the supervision of the Systems Librarian to help develop, maintain, support, and document the library systems that power the library's online services.

Responsibilities would include dynamic web services, proxy server, the library management system and catalog, interlibrary loan systems, and training for staff on library applications. In addition, the Library Systems Analyst is responsible for maintaining access to a substantial collection of online journals and scholarly resources.

The successful candidate must work well with people of varying levels of computer expertise. Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, the ability to work well individually and as a team member; and possess demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to diverse problems. Must have a broad understanding of information technologies in a networked environment, as well as familiarity with web accessibility standards and common scripting and markup languages (e.g.perl, ColdFusion, XML,etc.); and have demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and applications quickly. Bachelor's degree is required. 2 years or more experience in an information technology-related field is strongly preferred. Library experience desirable.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.

Deadline: Application review will begin immediately.

Contact: To apply for this position, please visit the Skidmore web site at: https://jobs.skidmore.edu (Search “Administrative/Professional”)

Source: CDLC