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Holy Names University is located on 60 wooded acres high in the hills of
Oakland, California. Founded in 1868, the University is an academic community
committed to the full development of each student. We offer a liberal education
rooted in the Catholic tradition, with 14 undergraduate and 7 graduate degree
programs. U.S. News and World Report ranks Holy Names Number 3 in ethnic
diversity among Western Colleges and Universities.
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time exempt, 40 hours/week with full benefits
AVAILABLE: July 1, 2004
REPORTS TO: Joyce McLean, Director of Library Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Play a primary role in the implementation and customization of the Dynix Horizon Integrated Library System (ILS)
- Update and maintain the Horizon system and administrative profiles of other online resources (15 vendors)
- Provide technical support for Library staff and patrons using Horizon and other online resources
- Train Library staff and patrons in ILS applications and system enhancements
- Provide instruction in the use of the Library's online resources
- Participate in development of information literacy curriculum
- Act as the Library's technical liaison to Dynix and vendors of other online resources
- Act as the Library's technical liaison to the HNU Department of Information Technology
- Produce statistics and reports using Horizon and other administrative tools.
- Expand and maintain the Library website
May also (depending upon qualifications):
- Manage the Library's retrospective conversion of the archival card catalog
- Provide reference service to HNU faculty, students and staff
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Service orientation and demonstrated ease in working with the public
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Two years library experience (preferrably in an academic setting)
- Strong creative and analytical thinking skills, excellent problem-solving ability and resourcefulness
- Masters of Library Science or Information Management Systems degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and delegate work to others
- Experience with online integrated library systems
- Familiarity with Library of Congress classification system and MARC codes
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Dynix Horizon or similar system
- Knowledge of MS SQL
- Web development experience (preferrably MacroMedia)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send a letter of inquiry and a copy of your resume with three references to:
Kathy Lowe, Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Department
Holy Names College
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, California 94619
lowe@hnc.edu
Applications will be reviewed in June 2004
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
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