SLIS Employment Listing

Information Technology Expert - Library Information Technology Department

Date posted: Sept. 14, 2009

State: Florida

Job description:

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: IT Expert – Library IT Department

SALARY: $53,295.00 annually
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REQUISITION #: 0802794

DEADLINE DATE: October 15, 2009

PLEASE NOTE: The Smathers Libraries has a pending grant application that is under final review by the funding agency. This position is conditional upon award and funding of the grant. If awarded, the position will be time-limited to approximately 24 months. The announcement as to whether we will receive the award is anticipated to take place in October 2009. This position would replace a library staff member who will be reassigned to the grant for its multi-year duration. This recruitment effort is conditional on award and funding, and if the application is unsuccessful the advertised position will not be filled.

The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries is recruiting for the position of IT Expert in the Library’s Information Technology department. This position will perform duties related to the creation and support of software applications for IT and other Library departments.

The duties of this position include:
1. Performs analysis and programming to develop, document, and maintain computer software programs as needed by the Systems department and other library units as appropriate. The primary emphasis will be on web and/or desktop database systems which deliver digital resources to the public, improve staff productivity, or facilitate the compilation of analytical data. Duties will also include maintenance of existing web and desktop applications. Coordinates with teams of catalogers, collection managers, educators, and other information professionals in order to create deliverable products as needed.
2. Designs, implements and maintains relational database components (tables, SQL stored procedures, etc.) necessary for effective and secure data storage and data presentation. Emphasis on system security.
3. Assists library staff in the use of microcomputers by providing assistance to users of programs maintained by the Systems Department.
4. Keeps abreast of current and emerging research in information technology, library automation and other technical standards and practices by participating in professional development, performing article and professional research as needed, monitoring professional discussion lists and participating in appropriate professional meetings. Monitors professional discussion lists and participates in professional meetings related to programming, database, or internet topics.

Minimum qualifications:
A high school diploma and four years of any combination of relevant experience, education and/or certification. The level of expertise and skill required to qualify for a position in this classification is generally attained through combinations of education and experience in the field. While such employees commonly have a bachelor's or higher degree, no particular academic degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
 Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team.
 Demonstrated experience with SQL or other database query equivalent.
 Demonstrated experience with multiple programming languages
 Demonstrated knowledge of relational database models.
 Experience with Microsoft Windows systems and familiarity with Windows server operating systems (NT, 2000 Server, .NET)
 Demonstrated experience with mark-up languages (i.e., HTML, XML)
 Excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in the preparation of documentation.
 Independently problem solving skills
 Ability to manage time and be productive
 Experience with web scripting languages
 Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and/or Internet Information Server
 Experience with .NET programming environment
 Experience with C# programming language

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

BENEFITS:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
If you are interested in this position please apply online at http://jobs.ufl.edu referring to requisition number 0802794.

For further details about this position please contact Tina L. Pruitt at (352)273-2595.

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