Thursday, December 08, 2011
Automation Coordinator - Mid-Hudson Library System
Automation Coordinator - The Mid-Hudson Library System,
located in Poughkeepsie, New York, is seeking an experienced librarian
to lead and administer automation services to sixty-six public
libraries, which serve communities ranging in population from several
hundred to 70,000. The Automation Coordinator, with a salary range of
$56,000 to $61,000, is a member of the System’s senior management team
and includes the supervision of a small staff. The position is
responsible for ensuring the reliability and integrity of the integrated
library system (ILS), which is Innovative's Millennium. The ILS is used
by all sixty-six member libraries of the System and manages 300,000
patrons and collections of 2.4 million items. System-wide circulation
totaled 4.7 million items in 2010. The Coordinator will have the
opportunity to lead the transition from Millennium to Innovative’s new
ILS, Sierra, which is planned for the spring of 2013. The Coordinator
also assists member libraries in identifying, implementing and
evaluating resource sharing standards, and developing and analyzing the
effectiveness of the system-wide catalog. The ideal candidate can
provide evidence of strong customer service, effective written and oral
communication, project management, and the ability to collaborate as
well as lead. The ideal candidate treats others with respect and
consideration regardless of their status or position; inspires and
motivates others to perform well, and can meet challenges with
resourcefulness and good humor. There is a strong expectation that the
individual appointed to this position will participate in local and
regional workshops and conferences, and maintain a high level of
professional recognition. Travel within the systems is required. Minimum
qualifications are a Master's degree (MLS, MIS) from an ALA accredited
institution and two or more years of related full-time experience,
including one year of supervisory experience. Personal experience and
the supervision of others in cataloging and classification, LC authority
control, the management of MARC records, and the application of AACR2
rules are essential. Resumes, statements of interest, and lists of three
professional references can be sent to search@midhudson.org until December 31, 2011. Review of candidates begins January 3, 2012.
Labels:
full time,
New York,
non-library position
Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY, USA