[Solar-L] MSL / Info Net Job Opening

[Karl Beiser]

CAREER OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN

Maine State Library

Agency Technology Officer-Library Automation Manager 

(Public Services Manager II)

Code: MH30 Salary Range 30 (Confidential) Salary: $46,342.40 - 
$64,646.40

Value of State-paid Health & Dental -$310.74/bi-weekly 

CAREER OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN

Maine State Library
Agency Technology Officer-Library Automation Manager 
(Public Services Manager II)
Code: MH30 Salary Range 30 (Confidential)
Salary: $46,342.40 - $64,646.40
Value of State-paid Health & Dental -$310.74/bi-weekly
Retirement Benefits-23.04% of pay

Open: July 19,2006        Closes: August 18, 2006

The Maine State Library seeks applications for the position of 
Agency Technology Officer. The Agency Technology Officer is a 
key member of the 6 ½ FTE Maine Info Net team and will report to 
its Executive Director. The successful candidate will: (a) 
provide technology management and leadership; (b) build and 
maintain momentum in the effective use of information technology 
among libraries utilizing Maine Info Net services; (c) assist in 
understanding and taking advantage of new technological 
developments that bear on library operations statewide and help 
Maine Info Net achieve its mission and realize its plans; and 
(d) establish and maintain effective cooperative and 
collaborative relationships with a variety of constituencies 
statewide in support of Maine Info Net technological goals. 
Statewide travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Consistent with Maine Info Net´s 2003 strategic plan, and 
revisions and extensions as they emerge, the Agency Technology 
Officer will initially:

oServe as Lead Administrator for the MaineCat consortial online 
library system, based on Innovative Interfaces, Inc. INN-Reach 
software, that serves as the backbone of resource sharing among 
more than 110 libraries of all types statewide, and assist local 
library staff in the full utilization of its capabilities 
through functional support and customized developments.
oServe as Lead Administrator for the Minerva consortial online 
library system, based on Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium 
software, that is shared by more than 60 libraries of all types 
statewide, and assist local library staff in the full 
utilization of its capabilities through functional support and 
customized developments.
oServe as Lead Administrator for the SOLAR holdings-only online 
library system, based on Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium 
DCB and WebWorks software, that is shared by more than 30 
libraries of all types statewide and slated to grow to 150-200 
libraries over the next several years, assist local library 
staff in the full utilization of its capabilities through 
functional support and customized developments.
oWork collaboratively with the Library Systems Specialist to 
provide comprehensive hands-on support for MaineCat, Minerva and 
SOLAR, Walk-in-Wireless in Public Libraries and other services 
and projects as assigned.
oContribute to the design and maintenance of web support sites 
and other online support mechanisms.
oContribute to maintaining a collegial work environment.
oDemonstrate a commitment to individual professional 
development through a variety of activities, which might 
include: continuing professional education, work with 
professional associations, or publication.
As MaineCat, Minerva and SOLAR are just a part of the evolving 
and dynamic Maine Info Net enterprise, it is likely that 
assigned duties and responsibilities will change over time.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess a mature blend of 
attitudes, skills, experience, and accomplishments appropriate 
to the demands and opportunities of the position. The following 
characteristics and qualifications are indicative of the caliber 
of professional we seek:

oGraduate degree from a program in library or information 
studies accredited by the American Library Association; 
oDetailed, in-depth experience with administration and support 
of library automation systems based on Innovative Interfaces 
software, electronic information resources and tools, and Web-
based technologies;
oEffective documentation, training and project management 
skills.
oSuperior oral and written communication and interpersonal 
skills; 
oDemonstrated experience analyzing complex library system 
problems and implementation of successful technological 
solutions; 
oWide-ranging knowledge of technological trends and 
developments in library automation and electronic access to 
information, and a desire to master new technologies and remain 
current; 
oStrong commitment to innovative, user-centered services; 
oCommitment to and evidence of continual professional growth 
through course work, scholarly activity, creative work, or 
professional service;
oSuccessful communications, cooperation, or collaboration with 
a variety of technology-oriented staff, offices, and units; 
oAbility to quickly and effectively alternate between detailed 
technical tasks and abstract, top-down analysis and planning; 
between high-level technical discussions and support of novice 
users with the most basic of questions; between highly creative 
and sophisticated work and mundane and routine support tasks;
oAbility to manage large numbers of tasks of widely varying 
focus and complexity.
oKnowledge of principles, procedures and workflow associated 
with cataloging, circulation, serials management and 
acquisitions work in public, academic and special libraries.
oKnowledge of MARC 21 format for bibliographic, holdings and 
authority data.
oKnowledge of data processing methods for converting non-MARC 
data structures to MARC 21 format.
oKnowledge of methods and standards for retrospective 
conversion of  manual bibliographic files to MARC-based online 
formats.
oKnowledge of data security, confidentiality and integrity 
requirements.
oKnowledge of privacy/confidentiality issues related to online 
library systems and automated system security principles.
oKnowledge of system design principles and techniques.
oKnowledge of advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution 
techniques as they pertain to typical library system support 
issues.
oAbility to negotiate between diverse groups.
oAbility to develop technical standards.
oAbility to manage projects.
oAbility to create and manage web pages.
oAbility to enhance web pages through use of Javascript.
oExperience with parsing and manipulation of MARC data with a 
programming language or scripting tool.
oFamiliarity with methods for development of  database-driven 
web pages using PHP, Perl, Python, Cold Fusion of similar tools.
oFamiliarity with basics of UNIX/Linux operating systems

Application Process and Timetable

Send a State of Maine Direct Hire application, resume, and a 
letter of application that relates interest and experience to 
the duties of and qualifications for the job as described in the 
full job description, and in the Maine Info Net Strategic Plan 
(http://www.maine.gov/infonet/infonetplan03.doc); 3 references, 
and other evidence that the candidate feels will contribute to 
the search committee´s deliberations to the Maine State Library, 
Attn: Gail Waddell, Director of Support Services, 64 SHS, 
Augusta, Me.  04333.  Applications are available on the Internet 
(http://www.maine.gov/statejobs/directapp.htm), local Maine 
CareerCenters, and at the Maine State Library.  All applications 
must be postmarked by August 18, 2006.  Incomplete or late 
applications will not be considered.

Maine Info Net is a partnership of Maine libraries focused on 
statewide delivery of the highest quality information and 
library service through digital and online technologies.  It is 
supported through staff and budgetary resources provided by the 
Maine State Library and the University of Maine System.  For 
additional information, see:  http://www.maine.gov/infonet


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Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply