Library Systems Programmer and Analyst, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

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Status: This job listing is closed.
Posting Date: 8/12/07
Description: Position: Stanford University - Library Systems Programmer and Analyst

The Library Systems Programmer and Analyst will implement and maintain
library technologies to support the mission of Stanford University
Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SULAIR). The ideal
candidate will develop and enhance the Libraries’ management and
information delivery systems, as well as support the 24x7 operation of
the Integrated Library System (ILS) and associated services.

The successful candidate will offer expertise in computer science,
systems analysis, and application development. Experience with library
systems and project management in a technical environment is highly
desirable. The Library Systems Programmer and Analyst will report to the
Manager, Systems Integration and work cross-functionally across the
library with members of Collections and Services and Technical Services
groups, as well as with other members of Digital Library Systems &
Services to insure accurate and timely data support and seamless digital
library services.

Responsibilities

   * Deploy and support integrative systems components for the Unicorn
     ILS (OPAC, catalog, circulation, and acquisitions modules), SFX
     link resolver, LAS inventory application, and similar library systems.
   * Troubleshoot, resolve and report problems with existing systems.
   * Provide business and technical analysis for library processes and
     supporting systems with a focus on discovery, delivery and
     integration of resources. Provide hands-on analytical support for
     projects involving the ILS.
   * Create and maintain data interfaces to extract, reformat, and
     import data between local and external applications, e.g., patron
     data, usage statistics, bibliographic data, acquisitions data,
     authority and vocabulary control data using relevant data
     migration tools including XSLT and Java.
   * Design methods and create programs to analyze print and digital
     collections for decision making. Produce statistical reports using
     data from library systems, scanned barcode logs and other data as
     appropriate. Extract and import statistical data between systems
     to create reports.
   * Conduct direct communication with non-technical library staff to
     identify business requirements. Translate business requirements to
     system enhancements, and plan and code enhancement implementations.
   * Contribute to collaborative web development projects, implementing
     designs by creating prototypes using JavaScript, XML, XSLT, CSS,
     PHP and XHTML.

Qualifications

   * The successful candidate will have a four year college degree in
     Computer Science or equivalent, and/or an advanced degree in
     Library & Information Science with an emphasis on IT systems*.*
   * Programming experience with relational databases, preferably Oracle.
   * Programming skills in UNIX shell scripting, Perl, SQL, PL/SQL are
     required.
   * Programming skills in Java, C++, PHP, XSLT, and AJAX are desired.
   * Familiarity with AWK, XML, CSS, and XHTML is desired.
   * Knowledge of Windows and UNIX operating systems is required.
     Windows setup and diagnostic skills are desirable.
   * Familiarity with application development processes and methods,
     including requirements gathering, specification, human-centered
     design, quality assurance, usability testing and release
     management, highly desirable.
   * Strong service orientation is essential, as is the ability to
     excel in a team environment.
   * Hands-on library experience highly desirable, especially in the
     areas of cataloging, acquisitions, and/or circulation.
   * Familiarity with systems administration or database administration
     is a plus.
   * 5-7 years job-related experience required.

Applicants should apply via the Stanford University jobs site at:
http://jobs.stanford.edu
Enter Job ID 26182 in the Keyword Search box.
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