November 9, 2009
- Systems Programmer II, Yale University, New Haven, CT
- Librarian Adjunct Faculty, Keene State College, Keene NH
- Assistant Librarian, University of Maine at Machias, Machias, ME
- Assistant Head Electronic Resources Management, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Systems Programmer II, Yale University, New Haven, CT
QUAL: Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years experience as a systems programmer in a mixed-platform environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience configuring and supporting a variety of disk arrays and RAID controllers. Extensive experience and skill troubleshooting and resolving a variety of hardware, network, and application-related issues in a multi-platform computing environment.
Demonstrated expert knowledge with Linux/Solaris/Unix and/or Windows operating systems, utilities and applications. Comprehensive, demonstrated leadership and project management skills. Demonstrated ability with administration of web services (Tomcat, Apache), databases, and web applications. Ability to produce well-crafted documentation, specifications, and recommendations. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Expert skill in developing scripts to monitor, maintain, and secure systems. Demonstrated competence working with a range of hardware related to enterprise-class services (servers, storage, and backup).
DUTIES: Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30 — 5:00); Occasional early mornings/evenings/weekends. General Purpose
In a dynamic 24x7x365 production data center environment, working independently and collaboratively as a senior member of an interdepartmental team, provides Unix and Windows system administration, storage and backup administration, and application administration for Yale University Library, consortia, and development partner's servers and web services. Plays a leadership role in the acquisition and deployment of new hardware. Responsibilities
Ensures performance, reliability and security on Solaris, Linux and Windows servers, supporting critical staff and public services for the University Library, campus partners, and national and international consortia members. Provides performance tuning, capacity planning, automation, and documentation for systems and applications.
Installs, configures, documents, and maintains operating systems, applications, and system management tools including:
* Apache, Netbackup, RedHat, SAMBA, Solaris "Zones" and ZFS, SVN, Tomcat, VMWare
* Open source applications CNRI handles system, Fedora, VUFind,
* Informix, Oracle, MySQL and Progres, databases;
* Library applications GFA/LAS, MetaLib, SFX, URSA, Verde, Voyager and locally developed.
Ensures performance, reliability and security of tape libraries and backup systems:
* Monitor storage and backup systems and components to ensure capacity, performance and availability.
* Consult with clients on backup/restore issues.
* Perform storage and backup related software installs and upgrades.
Collaborates as part of a development team, as a technical lead, providing systems expertise in research projects related to new web services for the discovery and delivery of content, digital archives, and repositories. Plays a leadership role as knowledge expert in the specification, design, and deployment of hardware. Independently manages special projects, such as capacity replacements and architecture improvements. Tracks developments in new technologies. Supports and collaborates with developers at Yale and in the open source community, data center operations staff, vendors, and service providers. Performs off-shift work with rotating on-call coverage. Mentors junior system programmers and other technology staff in Library units. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at the West Campus location in West Haven, CT.
The University and the Library
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit www.library.yale.edu. Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
SALARY: Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance.
TO APPLY: Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 8624BR. Please be sure to reference #8624BR in your cover letter.
DEADLINE: Not Stated.
Librarian Adjunct Faculty, Keene State College, Keene NH
QUAL: ALA-accredited MLS degree and experience in providing reference and instruction required. Preferred: Academic library experience.
DUTIES: The Mason Library at Keene State College is seeking two full-time non-benefited adjunct faculty librarians for the 2010 spring semester with responsibilities in reference and instruction. The individuals who fill these positions will participate in the rotating weeknight schedule and Sunday reference schedule that includes working Sundays up to two times during the semester. These positions have an anticipated start date no later than Tuesday, January 19, 2010 and end no later than Friday, May 7, 2010. To learn more about Keene State College, our employment opportunities, information about the University System of New Hampshire, or the Keene community visit: www.keene.edu, http://www.usnh.edu/, or www.KeeneNH.com. For information about the Mason Library visit: http://www.keene.edu/library/
Keene State College is a founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. The College is accredited by NEASC and its education programs are NCATE-accredited with conditions. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Keene State College is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society.
SALARY: Not Stated.
TO APPLY: To apply, please send letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references. Electronic application materials are preferable; please send via e-mail to cgreene@keene.edu. Documents that must be mailed should be sent to: Librarian Adjunct Searches, Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435-1604.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Assistant Librarian, University of Maine at Machias, Machias, ME
QUAL: Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) required.
Desired:
• 1-4 years of related experience
• Academic library experience
• Supervisory experience
DUTIES: The University of Maine at Machias, a member of the University of Maine System, invites applications for the position of Assistant Librarian for Public Services. This is a full-time regular, professional position (work year August 1-April 30) and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Anticipated start date of August 1, 2010. Complete job description available at www.umm.maine.edu.
UMM is New England's only public Environmental Liberal Arts College, located on the rugged North Atlantic coast among forests, glacial lakes, and abundant wildlife. The smallest member of the University of Maine System, UMM enrolls an average of 1,000 students and offers sixteen degree programs.
SALARY: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to:
Assistant Librarian Search
c/o Joan Getchell, Office of Human Resources
University of Maine at Machias
116 O'Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654
Or on-line to ummjobs@maine.edu
DEADLINE: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Assistant Head Electronic Resources Management, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
QUAL:
- ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science required; additional advanced degree desirable.
- At least 3 years demonstrated successful experience in increasingly responsible positions managing or supervising acquisitions, serials, license negotiation, electronic resource management in academic or research libraries required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of established and emerging national and international standards relating to acquisitions, serials, electronic resource management, and resource licensing and copyright.
- Some experience with cooperative programs, consortial initiatives, and operational workflow analyses desirable.
- Knowledge of trends and issues in academic libraries, scholarly communications, higher education, publishing,
preservation, and emerging technologies. - Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, communication, supervisory, project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work internally and externally with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, a strong service orientation, and a demonstrated commitment to staff development and diversity in the workplace.
DUTIES: Reporting to the Head of the Resource Management Department in the Library's Scholarly Resources Division, the Assistant Head is responsible for acquisition of all materials with special emphasis on electronic resources purchasing, licensing, access, and maintenance. The librarian in this position will bring to bear a broad and deep understanding of the complexities of acquisitions, electronic resource management and related technical services best practices; will be expected to provide leadership, innovation, and enthusiasm in charge of the work of
the E-Resource Management unit; and will have responsibility for hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating staff, and for managing the priorities and day-to-day activities of the unit. The successful candidate will interact regularly with a range of the Library's materials vendors (including publishers) to solve problems, while working closely with other units of the Department and the Division, as well as with other library departments, to support collection development, test new software, develop new systems, and move forward the Library's ambitious digital program. About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. The University's distinctive cooperative education program, where students alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of paid work in fields relevant to their professional interests and major, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions. For more information, please visit www.northeastern.edu.
About the University Libraries at Northeastern University
Snell Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. The Library holds 986,000 volumes, 119,000 e-books, 31,000 electronic journals, and welcomes over one million visitors a year. The Library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a pioneering multi-media content creation space, a very popular Meet the Author series, and is home to internationally-recognized special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives, building on its institutional repository and digitization of special collections. Snell Library continues to break new ground in scholarly communications, interdisciplinary research, and the emerging field of transliteracy- the ability to read, write, and interact across multiple media formats. Snell Library leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century.
www.library.neu.edu.
SALARY: $ 45,872 -$ 75,614
TO APPLY: To apply, visit:
https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICANT.ER_VIEW_JOBS.GBL,
where more details of the position's responsibilities, the University's outstanding benefits, and of the salary range
associated with this position are also available. For more information on the position, contact Janet Morrow, Head of Resource Management, j.morrow@neu.edu. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
DEADLINE: Applications received by December 1, 2009 will receive first consideration, though applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.