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Job Description
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Library in Boulder, CO is seeking a Library Systems Administrator to manage the operational online library systems that underpin the NCAR Library, National Science Digital Library (NSDL) and Digital Library for Earth Science Education (DLESE). The online systems are a combination of SaaS on the cloud and deployed open source applications on virtual server environments at both a cloud vendor and on-site data center. This position works with library and archives staff to support their daily use of these systems and identifies new needs. Also manages the desktop environment and associated networked equipment in offices and our two onsite libraries. The Library Systems Administrator is part of a small group that works in a collaborative team environment with a high regard for providing excellence in design, operations and end user experience and is responsible for multiple program systems services.Additional Info & Requirements
Five years of experience in information systems in a library setting Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and document technology deployment projects. Demonstrated experience administering Linux and windows operating systems, managing authentication and monitoring for performance and security. Experience with virtual server configuration/management in cloud environments, monitoring and security procedures, as well as backup policies and DNS management. Demonstrated experience deploying web applications (with preference for Java based and php based) and use of code versioning systems. Demonstrated experience of Apache configuration and Tomcat web application server configuration. Demonstrated experience of administering and optimizing relational databases (MySQL preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of common library interoperability protocols (OAI, Z39.50, SRU), metadata frameworks (e.g. MARC and Dublin Core) and web services (service oriented architecture). Familiarity with XML and XML Schemas. Experience of managing library systems: Integrated Library System (Koha preferred), OpenURL, link resolver (SFX preferred) and EZproxy.HR Info
Submit application and cover letter of interest at url listed below
Posted Oct 13, 2011
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