Job Opening at the Nassau
Library System
Manager of Online Services
Excellent career opportunity for
highly motivated professional with initiative.
Provide technological leadership
for NLS and our member libraries.
Inform ◊
Inspire ◊ Coordinate ◊
Facilitate ◊ Problem solve
◊ Innovate
Responsibilities
Work with 54 member libraries
to encourage and assist them in developing and enhancing
their online resources and services.
Identify, evaluate and recommend
member library subscriptions to online resources and services.
Negotiate discounts for group subscriptions.
Manage ordering, billing and support services to libraries that subscribe
to these resources and services via NLS.
Plan, manage and provide technology-related
training and vendor demonstrations.
Approve member library technology
plans as required by DLD.
Coordinate with ALIS to effectively
integrate member library online services and the
Nassau-e Portal with the ILS.
Coordinate with NLS’ internet
service and network provider (ALIS) to ensure maximum availability of NLS’
online information, systems and services.
Develop or manage the development
of online tools and services for NLS staff.
Manage NLS’ technology staff and
NLS’ relationship with its technology consultants.
Qualifications
M.L.S. from an ALA accredited library
school
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledgeable about library-related
technologies and proven ability to evaluate & implement them
Demonstrated organizational skills
/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to excellent customer
service
Willingness and ability to work
in a collegial environment as a team member
NLS is not subject to Civil
Service.
The Nassau Library System is an
equal opportunity employer.
Compensation
Starting salary $75,000 - $88,000
depending on relevant experience and qualifications
Excellent benefits
Involvement in professional
associations and continuing education encouraged and supported
Apply
Send resume and cover letter to
Jackie Thresher, Director, Nassau Library System, via e-mail (jthresher@nassaulibrary.org)
or mail to 900 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553.
Deadline
Preference will be given to applications
received by December 16, 2011,
but applications will continue
be accepted until the position is filled.
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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.
Mike Nyerges
Executive Director
Mid-Hudson Library System
http://director.midhudson.org
http://www.midhudson.org
845.471.6060 Ext 217
Fax 845.454.5940
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.
Mike Nyerges
Executive Director
Mid-Hudson Library System
http://director.midhudson.org
http://www.midhudson.org
845.471.6060 Ext 217
Fax 845.454.5940
