[CODE4LIB] Systems Librarian vacancy - University of Texas at Arlington

[Samson, Bob]

The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries is seeking a Systems Librarian 
to join our Library Systems & Technology department.  Please see below for 
information regarding the position and application procedures.

We welcome your applications and referrals.

Thank you.


Systems Librarian (S00443P)

Why choose us?
We are a library that values exploring risk and revolutionary concepts in 
libraries. We think beyond traditional collections and services by developing 
programs that push creation, exploration, and innovation by our faculty and 
students. As UT Arlington accelerates its journey as a the model 21st century 
urban research university, the Libraries' excellent staff and services are the 
heart of the campus, united toward that goal.
Your job with us...
The Systems Librarian for Assessment, Analytics, and Application Integration is 
responsible for systems administration and programming/analysis in support of 
the University Libraries.

What you bring...
Requirements: Master's degree in library and/or information science from an 
ALA-accredited program or a related graduate degree. Demonstrated 
organizational, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving and planning 
skills. Computer literate and technologically adept.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel. 
Proficiency in Windows Operating System and file management.

Preferred: Two years' experience in an academic library setting; experience 
with software comprising a "LAMP" stack that supports applications and web 
servers (i.e. Linux/Unix operating system, Apache HTTP server, 
MySQL/PostgresSQL/etc. database, Perl/Python/PHP programming language). 
Experience with current Microsoft operating systems (e.g. Windows 7); working 
knowledge of computer networking technologies, the Internet, web technologies 
(e.g. HTML and CSS); knowledge of scripting languages and other pertinent 
software, e.g. Perl, Python, PHP, Java, SQL; and knowledge of current 
developments in library applications of information technologies.  Demonstrated 
record of designing projects and concluding them in a timely fashion.  
Demonstrated aptitude for technical analysis.


About the University

The University of Texas at Arlington is a growing Carnegie Research-1 "highest 
research activity" powerhouse committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative 
instruction, and caring community engagement. An educational leader in the 
heart of the thriving North Texas region, UTA nurtures minds within an 
environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity.



With a projected global enrollment of close to 57,000, the University provides 
students world-class faculty members and more than 180 bachelor's, master's, 
and doctoral degrees in a broad range of disciplines. Guided by its Strategic 
Plan 2020 Bold Solutions | Global Impact, UTA is dedicated to producing the 
lifelong learners and critical thinkers our region and nation demand. Our 
students graduate ready for success: UTA was recently cited by U.S. News & 
World Report as having the second-lowest average student debt among U.S. 
universities surveyed. About 65 percent of the University's 210,000 alumni live 
in North Texas and contribute to our annual economic impact of $12.8 billion in 
the region.



With a growing number of campus residents, UTA has become a first-choice 
university for students seeking a vibrant college experience. In addition to 
receiving a first-rate education, our students participate in a robust slate of 
co-curricular activities that prepare them to become the next generation of 
leaders.



The Community

Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a dynamic community of 
over 2 million people. The Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers call the city home, 
and their stadiums are in the heart of the entertainment district, which 
includes the Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor theme parks. Arlington 
is recognized as the entertainment capital of Texas.  Arlington is conveniently 
located between Dallas and Fort Worth, which feature internationally renowned 
cultural and arts districts, restaurants, and a vibrant night scene. The nearby 
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is a major hub with nonstop flights to 
myriad national and international destinations.



Applications

Please submit applications at http://www.uta.edu/jobs and include a letter of 
interest, a resume, and names and contact information for at least three 
professional references. This job may close at any time.

Finalists will make a formal presentation to Libraries' staff on a topic to be 
provided.  The successful candidate will be required to work some evening, 
weekend and holiday hours.  This is a non-tenure track position.
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the 
policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to promote and ensure equal 
employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, 
religio

[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Systems Analyst

[Tammy Wolf]

ASU Library is seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable Library Services 
Systems Analyst to work with Discovery Services, under the direction of the 
Systems Analyst, Principal. This individual will collaborate with staff in the 
ASU Library and branches in the support and administration of the shared Ex 
Libris Alma library service platform /ILS and Primo discovery service and 
related integrated library and enterprise applications. The incumbent in this 
position is responsible for assisting with the daily maintenance and operation 
of the Alma/Primo platform and on technical projects with third party 
integrations affecting library systems.

Ranked #1 for innovation two years in a row by U.S. News and World Report, 
Arizona State University has become the foundational model for a new paradigm 
for public higher education - committed to access, excellence and impact - and 
is now actively engaged in building a new library for the 21st century. ASU 
Library, serving as a critical gateway to ASU's growing research and knowledge 
enterprise, works to collaborate, educate and innovate across disciplines, 
communities and technologies, while leveraging key research and learning 
opportunities that are unique to ASU.

For more information about the position, please see

Systems 
Analyst,
 
https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=3123573&PartnerId=25620&SiteId=5494&type=mail&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5494&JobSiteInfo=3123573_5494&gqid=1771

For more information about ASU Library, please see https://lib.asu.edu/about

Tammy Allgood Wolf
Director of Discovery Services
ASU Library
Arizona State University
480-965-1797

[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Application Developer

[Tammy Wolf]

ASU Library is seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable Web Application 
Developer within Discovery Services. The incumbent in this position will work 
closely and collaboratively with users and librarians to design, create, 
develop, enhance and maintain web content, tools, functionality and format 
based on requests and in support of library goals. This individual will 
configure, support, and administer library web applications and instructional 
technology applications such as Drupal web sites, LibGuides, Omeka, and other 
related web applications.

Ranked #1 for innovation two years in a row by U.S. News and World Report, 
Arizona State University has become the foundational model for a new paradigm 
for public higher education - committed to access, excellence and impact - and 
is now actively engaged in building a new library for the 21st century. ASU 
Library, serving as a critical gateway to ASU's growing research and knowledge 
enterprise, works to collaborate, educate and innovate across disciplines, 
communities and technologies, while leveraging key research and learning 
opportunities that are unique to ASU.

For more information about the position, please see

Web Application 
Developer,
 
https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=3123561&PartnerId=25620&SiteId=5494&type=mail&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5494&JobSiteInfo=3123561_5494&gqid=1771

For more information about ASU Library, please see https://lib.asu.edu/about

Tammy Allgood Wolf
Director of Discovery Services
ASU Library
Arizona State University
480-965-1797

[CODE4LIB] accessing a python compressed sparse row format object

[Eric Lease Morgan]

Does anybody here know how to access a Python compressed sparse row format 
(CSR) object? [1]

I am using Python to do a bit of topic modeling (think “classification”), and 
so far, the results are more than plausible, but the results only return topics 
not documents corresponding to the topics. Along the way, my script creates a 
compressed sparse row format object, and it looks something like this:

  (0, 16099)0.055924002143
  (0, 9497) 0.0256051292226
  (0, 16202)0.140746540109
  (0, 38982)0.000842900625312
  : :
  (309, 40805)  0.0435077792741
  (309, 45679)  0.0435077792741
  (309, 19462)  0.0435077792741
  (309, 8346)   0.0435077792741
  (309, 31204)  0.0435077792741

Where the first column denotes a document identifier, the second column denotes 
a topic identifier, and the third column denotes the score of the topic in the 
document. In the example above, document #0 is a lot about topic #16202 but not 
a lot about topic #38982.

I want to query my CSR object. For example, given a topic identifier (ie. 
48692), return a list of all document identifiers and scores from the object. I 
will then sort the scores to find which documents which most significantly use 
the given topic.

I can’t for the life of me figure out how to get what I need. I can get 
specific values of rows like this where tfidf is my CRS object:

  >>> print( tfidf[ 309, 31204 ] )
  >>> 0.0435077792741

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[1] CSR - http://bit.ly/2fPj42V

—
Eric Morgan

Re: [CODE4LIB] accessing a python compressed sparse row format object

[Andromeda Yelton]

Do you have a link to the code you're using?

On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 1:25 PM, Eric Lease Morgan  wrote:

> Does anybody here know how to access a Python compressed sparse row format
> (CSR) object? [1]
>
> I am using Python to do a bit of topic modeling (think “classification”),
> and so far, the results are more than plausible, but the results only
> return topics not documents corresponding to the topics. Along the way, my
> script creates a compressed sparse row format object, and it looks
> something like this:
>
>   (0, 16099)0.055924002143
>   (0, 9497) 0.0256051292226
>   (0, 16202)0.140746540109
>   (0, 38982)0.000842900625312
>   : :
>   (309, 40805)  0.0435077792741
>   (309, 45679)  0.0435077792741
>   (309, 19462)  0.0435077792741
>   (309, 8346)   0.0435077792741
>   (309, 31204)  0.0435077792741
>
> Where the first column denotes a document identifier, the second column
> denotes a topic identifier, and the third column denotes the score of the
> topic in the document. In the example above, document #0 is a lot about
> topic #16202 but not a lot about topic #38982.
>
> I want to query my CSR object. For example, given a topic identifier (ie.
> 48692), return a list of all document identifiers and scores from the
> object. I will then sort the scores to find which documents which most
> significantly use the given topic.
>
> I can’t for the life of me figure out how to get what I need. I can get
> specific values of rows like this where tfidf is my CRS object:
>
>   >>> print( tfidf[ 309, 31204 ] )
>   >>> 0.0435077792741
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> [1] CSR - http://bit.ly/2fPj42V
>
> —
> Eric Morgan
>



-- 
Andromeda Yelton
Senior Software Engineer, MIT Libraries: https://libraries.mit.edu/
President, Library & Information Technology Association: http://www.lita.org
http://andromedayelton.com
@ThatAndromeda 

Re: [CODE4LIB] accessing a python compressed sparse row format object

[Eric Lease Morgan]

On Sep 26, 2017, at 1:28 PM, Andromeda Yelton  
wrote:

>> Does anybody here know how to access a Python compressed sparse row format
>> (CSR) object? [1]
>> 
>> [1] CSR - http://bit.ly/2fPj42V
> 
> Do you have a link to the code you're using?


Yes, thank you. See —> 
http://dh.crc.nd.edu/sandbox/htrc-workset-browser/bin/topic-model.py  —ELM

[CODE4LIB] Jobs: Job: Systems Librarian at the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA - Closing 10/20/2017

[Katherine Perdue]

Systems Librarian

The University of Mary Washington invites applications for the position of 
Systems Librarian.  The librarian in this position will work closely with the 
Web Services Librarian and with campus IT to support library enterprise 
systems, including Alma, Primo, ILLiad, and EZproxy.  The incumbent will 
provide systems administration support for both locally hosted virtual servers 
and external cloud environments. As a member of the UMW Libraries team of 
collaborative, forward-looking staff, the Systems Librarian will explore new 
technologies and identify opportunities for their effective application, 
including the potential integration with other university and library systems.

Responsibilities of this position are:

•Manages the library’s integrated library system by monitoring system 
performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing training to library staff.
•Maintains system configurations to support library functions. Assists 
library staff in developing documentation and analytics for the system.
•Works with the Web Services Librarian to develop customizations to meet 
the needs of library staff and users.
•Manages other library enterprise systems, including ILLiad and EZproxy.
•Works with the staff in Archives and Special Collections to maintain 
functionality of Preservica, Digital Commons, and related archival applications.
•Provides desktop support for library staff for systems that are 
library-specific, and coordinates equipment maintenance and replacement with IT 
staff.
•Provides initial troubleshooting and support for library-specific 
equipment, including printers and scanners.
•Coordinates service on this equipment with vendors according to the terms 
of the service contracts.
•Coordinates support from university IT staff as needed for library systems 
and equipment.

Required qualifications: 

•ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another 
appropriate discipline.  Experience working with academic library systems.
•Demonstrated ability to work with programming languages such as PHP, SQL, 
and Perl and demonstrated knowledge of XML.
•Experience with technologies needed to manage the enterprise environment 
including system administration tools (e.g. UNIX command structure, Apache, 
security standards)
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•Ability to effectively troubleshoot technical problems, isolate causes, 
and implement solutions.
•Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with minimal 
supervision, be self-motivated and independently prioritize work.
•Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including 
occasional evenings and weekends.


Preferred qualifications: 

•Experience working with Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems, Exposure to 
research libraries with knowledge of public and technical services operations, 
as well as library standards (MARC, Dublin Core, OAI-PMH, etc.).
•Understanding of enterprise library applications such as integrated 
library systems, discovery services, OpenURL resolvers, proxy services, digital 
repositories, and interlibrary loan.
•Ability to integrate technology into the provision of library services.
•Aptitude and ability to develop in-depth knowledge of specialized library 
applications. 
•Ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, faculty, and 
students.

Starting salary is $46,000.  https://careers.umw.edu/postings/6177  Apply by 
10/20/2017.

The University of Mary Washington accepts only completed online application and 
related materials, to be submitted at https://careers.umw.edu/. Faxed, mailed, 
or emailed applications or documentation will not be considered. Employment 
offers are contingent upon the successful completion of criminal background 
checks. If accommodations are requested either before or at the time of the 
interview, please contact the Recruitment Office at 540/654-1211. 

The University of Mary Washington seeks to enrich its academic environment by 
continuing to provide equal educational and employment opportunities. We 
actively encourage women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to 
apply.

Re: [CODE4LIB] accessing a python compressed sparse row format object

[Ed Summers]

I'm not sure I'm answering the question you asked, but if you want to know 
which document corresponds to the identifier perhaps the identifiers is just an 
integer sequence?

So the document with id 0 is the first document in the array of documents that 
you fed to the vectorizer on line 37?

https://gist.github.com/edsu/6158b975fb3754f0fae3080e7bb66e29#file-topic-model-py-L37

//Ed


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Re: [CODE4LIB] accessing a python compressed sparse row format object

[Andromeda Yelton]

These people might be doing something similar enough to your use case to be
useful?
https://de.dariah.eu/tatom/topic_model_python.html#inspecting-the-nmf-fit

On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 1:33 PM, Eric Lease Morgan  wrote:

> On Sep 26, 2017, at 1:28 PM, Andromeda Yelton 
> wrote:
>
> >> Does anybody here know how to access a Python compressed sparse row
> format
> >> (CSR) object? [1]
> >>
> >> [1] CSR - http://bit.ly/2fPj42V
> >
> > Do you have a link to the code you're using?
>
>
> Yes, thank you. See —> http://dh.crc.nd.edu/sandbox/
> htrc-workset-browser/bin/topic-model.py  —ELM
>



-- 
Andromeda Yelton
Senior Software Engineer, MIT Libraries: https://libraries.mit.edu/
President, Library & Information Technology Association: http://www.lita.org
http://andromedayelton.com
@ThatAndromeda 

Re: [CODE4LIB] [EXT] Re: [CODE4LIB] accessing a python compressed sparse row format object

[Thomale, Jason]

I'm not familiar with the APIs in question, but--if I'm looking at this right, 
your CSR matrix (tfidf) looks like it would have columns corresponding with 
topics and rows corresponding with documents. If that's the case, you could 
maybe do something like this:

1. Use tfidf.getcol() to get the column corresponding to your chosen topic. 
Looks like that should give you a 1-dimensional matrix of all document scores 
for that topic.
2. Cast that to an array of scores using .toarray(), and then a list with 
.tolist(). (I think?)
3. Use a list comprehension and "enumerate" to generate explicit doc IDs based 
on each document's position in the list, creating a list of 2-element lists or 
tuples, (doc_id, score). While you're at it, you could filter the list 
comprehension to give you only the documents with scores that are greater than 
0, or some other threshold.
4. Pass the results through the built-in "sorted" function to sort your list of 
tuples based on score.

>>> topic = 9497
>>> score_thresh = 0
>>> topic_scores = tfidf.getcol(topic).toarray().tolist()
>>> docs_and_scores = [(score[0], score[1]) for score in 
>>> enumerate(topic_scores) if item[1] > score_thresh]
>>> most_relevant_docs = sorted(docs_and_scores, key=lambda x: x[1])

The resulting "most_relevant_docs" variable should be a list of tuples that 
looks something like this (for example):
[(102, 0.9), (33, 0.875), (365, 0.874), ...]

Not sure if that's helpful...? There's probably a more numpy/scipy way of doing 
the above using actual numpy array methods (especially the 4th line).

Jason


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Lease Morgan
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To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG
Subject: [EXT] Re: [CODE4LIB] accessing a python compressed sparse row format 
object

On Sep 26, 2017, at 1:28 PM, Andromeda Yelton  
wrote:

>> Does anybody here know how to access a Python compressed sparse row format
>> (CSR) object? [1]
>> 
>> [1] CSR - http://bit.ly/2fPj42V
> 
> Do you have a link to the code you're using?


Yes, thank you. See —> 
http://dh.crc.nd.edu/sandbox/htrc-workset-browser/bin/topic-model.py  —ELM

[CODE4LIB] Job: Before ‘Farm to Table’: Early Modern Foodways and Cultures Fellowships at Folger Shakespeare Library

[Code4Lib Jobs]

The Folger Shakespeare Library seeks to hire three post-doctoral fellows for a 
multi-year collaborative and cross-disciplinary research project entitled 
“Before ‘Farm to Table’: Early Modern Foodways and Cultures.” This is the 
inaugural project in the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Mellon Initiative in 
Collaborative Research. It is headquartered in the Folger Institute, whose 
mission is to foster vital research questions, gather knowledge communities, 
and stimulate collections-based research. The Folger Shakespeare Library is 
home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection and supports research on all 
aspects of British, European, and Atlantic world literary, cultural, political, 
religious, theatrical, and social history from the fifteenth through the 
eighteenth centuries. “Before ‘Farm to Table’: Early Modern Foodways and 
Cultures” will investigate the pervasiveness of food in everyday life as a 
window into early modern culture, addressing such issues as labor, freedom and 
enslavement, practical knowledge, ethics, and imagination. These perspectives 
from a pre-industrial world will shed light on critical post-industrial 
dilemmas and aspirations. Additional information on the research project may be 
found at http://www.folger.edu/mellon-initiative-collaborative-research.  The 
postdoctoral fellows are expected to begin work in September 2018. The 
positions are renewable for three academic years (through June 2021).

Applicants must hold a recent (within 5 years) Ph.D. in early modern (c. 
1450-1750) studies; specific disciplines may include art history, anthropology, 
food studies, history, literature, philosophy. A successful candidate will 
bring his or her own individual research to bear on collective decisions about 
projects in this innovative research initiative. The three post-doctoral 
fellows will work closely with the project’s co-directors and will be 
responsible for defining and pursuing research agendas, helping to select 
short-term fellows and other project associates, and creating scholarly and 
public programs as well as print and online products. We aim to assemble an 
interdisciplinary team of post-docs with a diversity of cognate interests and 
approaches, who will engage in independent and collaborative research, writing, 
and experimentation. Post-docs will share their findings in a variety of 
formats and with a variety of audiences, assist with organizing scholarly 
programs and public events at the Folger, and contribute to online digital 
projects and exhibitions. Additional information on the specific post-docs and 
a link to detailed descriptions and application instructions are included below.

The three post-doctoral fellows will be considered employees of the Folger and 
will receive a generous salary of $5,416.67 per month (equivalent to 65K per 
year) and a comprehensive benefits package. Housing and/or relocation 
assistance cannot be provided. Six months of paid individual research and 
writing time is included, and there will be specific opportunities provided 
throughout the post-doc period to participate in scholarly conferences and 
events.

 

Digital Research Fellow (one fellowship available):

The Digital Research Fellow will be tasked with developing, building, and 
trialing a structure for accessing and researching texts, images, and metadata 
relating to the major themes of the project, with an emphasis on the Folger’s 
unique collection of food-related manuscripts. Working closely with 
co-directors and Folger stakeholders, the post-doc will help establish and 
implement editorial and mark-up conventions for creating a searchable corpus of 
food-related texts and images. The corpus will provide quantitative and 
qualitative data for the team’s innovative explorations of a wide range of 
issues in food pathways and cultures of the period through a variety of 
techniques, including data mining, data visualization, mapping, network 
analysis, and text analysis.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with technologies and standards used in 
digital humanities scholarship such as TEI markup, data visualization, text and 
network analysis, and common scripting languages, is required. Relevant 
experience in developing and leading digital humanities research projects is 
preferred. Applicants should be able to read and transcribe English secretary 
hand at an advanced level and mark up texts according to TEI: P5 guidelines. 
Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, 
creativity, and cooperation is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple 
priorities and tasks.

To learn more about the Digital Research Fellowship and to apply for the 
position, please visit http://www.folger.edu/employment-opportunities.

 

Research Fellows (two fellowships available): 

The Research Fellows will be tasked with conducting in-depth research into 
designated topics. Working closely with the co-directors, each will establish 
priorit

[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Librarian at University of Mary Washington

[Code4Lib Jobs]

The University of Mary Washington invites applications for the position of 
Systems Librarian.  The librarian in this position will work closely with the 
Web Services Librarian and with campus IT to support library enterprise 
systems, including Alma, Primo, ILLiad, and EZproxy.  The incumbent will 
provide systems administration support for both locally hosted virtual servers 
and external cloud environments. As a member of the UMW Libraries team of 
collaborative, forward-looking staff, the Systems Librarian will explore new 
technologies and identify opportunities for their effective application, 
including the potential integration with other university and library systems.

Responsibilities of this position are:

•    Manages the library’s integrated library system by monitoring system 
performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing training to library staff.
•    Maintains system configurations to support library functions. Assists 
library staff in developing documentation and analytics for the system.
•    Works with the Web Services Librarian to develop customizations to meet 
the needs of library staff and users.
•    Manages other library enterprise systems, including ILLiad and EZproxy.
•    Works with the staff in Archives and Special Collections to maintain 
functionality of Preservica, Digital Commons, and related archival applications.
•    Provides desktop support for library staff for systems that are 
library-specific, and coordinates equipment maintenance and replacement with IT 
staff.
•    Provides initial troubleshooting and support for library-specific 
equipment, including printers and scanners.
•    Coordinates service on this equipment with vendors according to the terms 
of the service contracts.
•    Coordinates support from university IT staff as needed for library systems 
and equipment.

Required qualifications:

•    ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another 
appropriate discipline.  Experience working with academic library systems.
•    Demonstrated ability to work with programming languages such as PHP, SQL, 
and Perl and demonstrated knowledge of XML.
•    Experience with technologies needed to manage the enterprise environment 
including system administration tools (e.g. UNIX command structure, Apache, 
security standards)
•    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•    Ability to effectively troubleshoot technical problems, isolate causes, 
and implement solutions.
•    Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with minimal 
supervision, be self-motivated and independently prioritize work.
•    Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including 
occasional evenings and weekends.


Preferred qualifications:

•    Experience working with Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems, Exposure to 
research libraries with knowledge of public and technical services operations, 
as well as library standards (MARC, Dublin Core, OAI-PMH, etc.).
•    Understanding of enterprise library applications such as integrated 
library systems, discovery services, OpenURL resolvers, proxy services, digital 
repositories, and interlibrary loan.
•    Ability to integrate technology into the provision of library services.
•    Aptitude and ability to develop in-depth knowledge of specialized library 
applications.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, faculty, and 
students.

Starting salary is $46,000.  Apply by October 20, 2017.

The University of Mary Washington accepts only completed online application and 
related materials, to be submitted at https://careers.umw.edu/. Faxed, mailed, 
or emailed applications or documentation will not be considered. Employment 
offers are contingent upon the successful completion of criminal background 
checks. If accommodations are requested either before or at the time of the 
interview, please contact the Recruitment Office at 540/654-1211.

The University of Mary Washington seeks to enrich its academic environment by 
continuing to provide equal educational and employment opportunities. We 
actively encourage women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to 
apply.



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Library Systems and Applications Specialist at Cleveland Public Library/CLEVNET

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The Library Systems and Applications Specialist for CLEVNET provides technical 
support, problem-solving, and training for CLEVNET staff in the use of the 
library management platform (SirsiDynix Symphony). As part of the Software 
group you’ll be working in a team-oriented environment with the opportunity to 
learn new technology and work closely with some of the best public libraries in 
the country. The salary ranges from $53,857.57-$73,792.41 plus an excellent 
benefits package. This job requires a master's degree from an ALA-accredited 
college or university.

CLEVNET is one of the largest library resource sharing networks in the United 
States. Our libraries share a telecommunications network, library services 
platform, research database subscriptions, emedia, and physical materials. Our 
growing cooperative offers over 12 million titles and serves over 1 million 
customers in Northeast Ohio.

CLEVNET offices are located at the Main Library of the Cleveland Public Library 
in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is a great place to live and work with a 
low cost of living, world renowned cultural institutions, professional sports 
teams, entertainment, restaurants, and natural attractions.

 



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Developer II at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is one of the nation’s first engineering 
and technology universities to innovate and convey the latest science and 
engineering knowledge in ways that are most beneficial to society. WPI has a 
lot to offer such as extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty members at 
the top of their fields, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a diverse 
community teeming with activity. Information Technology collaborates with the 
WPI community to meet academic, research, campus life, and administrative needs 
for technology and access on a global scale. At WPI, we strive to provide very 
competitive and comprehensive benefits ranging from health insurance, long-term 
care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life and 
much more. If you are ambitious, you want to be challenged, you want to 
succeed, you are excited to make a difference in the world and help develop the 
next generation of leaders, and you know where you want to go, then WPI can 
help you get there!

We are seeking a new, talented Systems Developer II to work closely with the IT 
Web Developers and library staff to deploy and support a Samvera (Hydra) and 
Fedora Commons Digital Asset Management System, to preserve student projects 
and cultural and historical data and collections. You will provide technical 
expertise for integration of other custom or vendor software systems and data 
with the Digital Asset Management System, eProjects, Gordon Library, and 
working closely with ITS counterparts. Join our Web Application Development 
& Academic Integration team with this unique and exciting opportunity to 
enable advanced research and help develop the next generation of engineers, 
scientists and scholars at WPI!

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, install, configure and deploy a Samvera (Hydra) technology stack 
including Fedora Commons, Solr, Blacklight, Spotlight, and Avalon.
• Integrate Samvera and Fedora Commons with other WPI systems including 
eProjects and WPI’s ERP systems.
• Participate on a cross organizational IT and library digital team.
• Provide technical support, performance and operational monitoring, 
application patching and upgrades for the WPI Samvera and Fedora Commons 
installation.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related area or equivalent of 5 
years professional programming experience.
• Experience installing, configuring and supporting Samvera (Hydra) and Fedora 
Commons. Experience with SPARQL / RDF Query is a plus.
• Demonstrated web development experience using Ruby, Rails, HTML, SCSS, and 
CSS.
• Experience maintaining web servers and services such as Apache, Nginx, 
Tomcat, and Solr on the Linux platform.
• Knowledge of web site design best practices, including web standards and 
accessibility.
• Must collaborate effectively across technical and functional disciplines.
• Experience with the OAIS model is a plus.
• Experience with frameworks such as JQuery, Angular, or React is a plus.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, maintain work quality, 
reprioritize projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, 
and has a passion for web development.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants 
due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 
national origin, veteran status or disability. We are looking for individuals 
who value creativity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Desktop Support Technician at University at Albany, SUNY

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The University at Albany Libraries (State University of New York, Albany, NY) 
seek a service-oriented, creative, collaborative individual to serve as the 
Desktop Support Technician. Reporting to the Head of Library Systems, the 
successful candidate will have daily responsibility for supporting and 
maintaining the OS X and Windows platforms in the Libraries.

Duties include: 

Support the OS X and Windows platforms in the Libraries and configure and 
maintain the Macintosh computers and laptops used in the public areas including 
but not limited to the Interactive Media Center lab, the instructional 
classrooms, and the presentation rooms

 Provide phone, email and in-person assistance to diagnose and correct hardware 
and software problems for desktop applications and connectivity to central 
computing servers for email and internet services
Configure desktop equipment and install application software, as well as 
maintain detailed documentation on configurations and deployments
Work with members of the Library Systems staff and other members of the 
University's IT community to develop an effective enterprise management 
solution to support Macintosh computers in the Libraries
Hire, train and supervise student employees and interns
Provide training to faculty and staff on how to use specific software used on 
OS X and Windows platforms
Keep up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies; make 
recommendations for adoption of new technologies and best practices
Participate in and contribute to discussions and initiatives coordinated by the 
Libraries, campus, local and regional committees as appropriate
Maintain a positive attitude throughout the workplace by being cooperative, 
courteous, and supportive towards all colleagues
Serve as a backup to the Desktop Support Manager
Move, transport and configure computer equipment and related hardware
Troubleshoot basic integrated audiovisual equipment
Expected to serve on library or university committees in service to the campus 
and library community

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 


 Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department 
of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
Three years of professional work experience providing direct customer support 
for users with various levels and types of computing needs
Experience in the setup and configuration of Macintosh hardware and OS X 
software including operating systems and software applications
Experience in the installation and configuration of Macintosh and Windows 
desktop productivity application software (word processing, spreadsheets, email 
calendaring, etc.)
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot computer problems
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication 
skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 Working knowledge of OS X server and Profile Manager
Working knowledge of the Windows 7 Standard Operating Environment (SOE)
Working knowledge of system management software such as Ghost or Microsoft 
System Center Configuration Manager
Unix programming or scripting experience
Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) or Apple Certified Associate - Mac 
Integration Basics certification
Experience with audio or video editing software applications
Experience working in an academic library setting

For more information and to apply: 
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=88642

Application deadline: October 22, 2017

About the University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University 
of New York in 1962, the University at Albany’s broad mission of excellence in 
undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a 
diverse student body of more than 17,300 students in nine schools and colleges 
across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is 
convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Data Analyst at Harvard University - Harvard Library

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21-Sep-2017
Data Analyst
Harvard Library
43742BR


Duties & Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head of Assessment for Harvard Library, the Data 
Analyst supports the development of the practices, applications, and 
technologies for the collection, integration, analysis, and presentation of 
library information. The analysts supports assessment and planning efforts 
throughout Harvard Library to develop a data-informed approach to achieving 
strategic objectives related to library operations and user needs; supports 
data management, analysis, and reporting needs across the Libraries; and 
coordinates and delivers training on evaluation, data, and reporting tools. The 
Coordinator supports the delivery of timely, appropriate, and high quality data 
to members of the Harvard Library community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Collects, analyzes, builds visualizations and dashboards, and reports for 
quantitative and qualitative data gathered from various sources including 
library systems, vendor statistics, observations, surveys, web analytics, 
interviews, and focus groups.
•    Uses a variety of tools, including databases, spreadsheets, presentation, 
data visualization, and reporting applications to gather data and prepare 
reports as directed by the Head.
•    Manages the joining of disparate data sets; manages data quality, 
integrity, and clean up. Constructs and analyzes queries.
•    Supports the development and implementation of a data inventory, and data 
storage and access infrastructure.
•    Coordinates logistics of cross-departmental quantitative and qualitative 
user and research studies and supports assessment-focused data collection, 
analysis, and dissemination of findings with guidance from the Head of 
Assessment.
•    Gathers materials for consultation, training, and documentation to support 
library staff as they gather, process, analyze, manage, and report data related 
to library resources and services.
•    Works with LTS (Library Technology Services) to gather and access data, 
and create tools that enable managers and staff to make data-informed decisions.
•    Supports communication and publishing of findings, datasets, and reports 
to library staff in support of decision-making; prepares reports data and 
findings for dissemination to external audiences as appropriate.
•    Supports data collection for annual reporting and operational statistics 
for the Harvard Library; including gathering, reviewing and evaluating, and 
synthesizing data submitted by library departments and Harvard University’s 
professional school libraries.  Supports improvements to the Libraries’ program 
for gathering, archiving and analyzing local statistics on library usage, 
collections and services, coordinates the response to recurring surveys.
•    Provides coordination in the implementation of assessment programs and 
projects across Harvard Library.
•    Researches and documents new methods for data collection, analysis, and 
documentation for assessment.
•    Prepares materials for the Head of Assessment in her responsibilities in 
University, local, consortial, regional, and national meetings, conferences, 
and workshops.
•    Performs other duties as assigned for Assessment, Planning, and Program 
Management initiatives.

Position will remain posted until filled, however applications will be 
considered beginning on Oct. 23, 2017.
 
Basic Qualifications
•    MLS or MIS from a program accredited by the American Library Association 
and/or higher education with an emphasis in assessment, research, measurement, 
and statistics. Alternatively, a related master’s degree such as data science 
or data analytics.
•    Two or more years of experience with assessment tools utilizing a wide 
range of methodologies including qualitative and quantitative that enable 
others to access data from multiple sources.
•    Demonstrated ability with statistical software packages such as SAS, 
STATA, SPSS or R and Excel.
Additional Qualifications
•    Experience conducting assessment in support of social science research 
projects using quantitative and qualitative methods to document and analyze 
data preferred
•    Proven ability with large, complex data sets and managing data quality – 
both for statistical analysis and ongoing data management preferred
•    Ability to work collaboratively and productively with colleagues and 
stakeholders at all levels in a large, complex organization.
•    Ability to prepare materials of complex information for a variety of 
audiences
•    Firm understanding of customer-focused delivery and the measurement of 
customer satisfaction
•    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Ability to prioritize effectively to coordinate multiple projects 
simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
•    Demonstrates strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•    Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tool preferred.
•    Familiarity with local sy

[CODE4LIB] Job: Integrated Library System Administrator at Saskatchewan Information and Library Services Consortium

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Integrated Library System Administrator (1 year term position)

What is SILS?

The Saskatchewan Information and Library Services Consortium (SILS) is 
comprised of all ten of Saskatchewan’s regional and municipal public library 
systems, plus the Provincial Library, which work together to provide seamless 
and consistent library services to over 300 branches. SILS maintains the core 
library technology infrastructure for its members. In addition to the ILS, this 
infrastructure includes patron-facing web and mobile applications through which 
our goal is to deliver a rich user experience through the dynamic integration 
of library collections and patron account functionality. Now is the time to 
join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to supporting 
world-class library services in Saskatchewan.

We are looking for a service-oriented individual who enjoys working in a 
diverse and customer-focused environment. You are organized, technically sound 
and a credible system administrator. You have demonstrated an ability to work 
within a fast-paced and collaborative team environment, and you have excellent 
skills in building relationships, communicating effectively, and serving the 
needs of others. Most importantly, you are a responsive, hands-on problem 
solver and have a propensity to get things done!

What you’ll be doing:

As one of two Integrated Library System Administrators, you will share 
responsibility for the support and administration of the Consortium’s 
integrated library system (ILS) that provides a variety of services including 
circulation, cataloguing, acquisitions, serials, reports, external interface 
functions, and public access. Work is performed with considerable independent 
judgment and initiative. The consortium uses Polaris as its ILS.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage the integrated library system (ILS) functionality and system access.
Determine best practices for ILS system upgrades and software implementation.
Develop and configure ILS features for effective system performance in a 
consortial environment.
Advise circulation and assessment managers in best practices of data management 
and extraction relating to the Consortium-wide database.
Configure and manage system data loads and third-party software connections.
Work with stakeholders to improve services through systems refinement, 
enhancement, and innovation.
Train agency and SILS staff in the management of statistical reporting and 
circulation functionality.
Develop and create recurring and on-demand reports for SILS agencies.
Collaborate with clients and colleagues to ensure timely completion of tasks, 
assists others when needed, and request assistance if necessary.
Monitor industry trends and best practices related to information access and 
discovery and recommend improvements to existing tools and workflows as 
appropriate.
Act as a resource to the Consortium’s committees and working groups when 
requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

An ALA-accredited MLIS degree is preferred.
3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
Ability to work in a creative and highly productive environment. Demonstrated 
ability to liaise effectively with clients. Excellent oral and written 
communication skills in English.
Self-directed, flexible, and results-driven with a demonstrated ability to take 
initiative, collaborate, and deliver results.
Demonstrated knowledge of SQL and relational database structure.
Familiarity with MARC and non-MARC metadata schemas, standards, and best 
practices.

The following would be an asset:

Additional degree or advanced diploma in computer science or equivalent 
experience.
Relevant and current Microsoft Certification(s).
Five years of public library experience.
Experience working in a consortium.

Position: This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension. 
The successful candidate will be required to telecommute and will join an 
existing team of five employees already working remotely. Occasional travel 
within Saskatchewan may be required.

Remuneration: Commensurate with education and experience.

To Apply: Interested parties should submit a resume, including the names of 
three references, by e-mail to Rob Zylstra, Executive Director: 
rzyls...@sasklibraries.ca The position will remain open until filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens 
and permanent residents will be given priority.



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