The Gordian Knot

Fred Fishel of Queens Library posted the following yesterday as a comment to an earlier posting on this blog, but it deserves its own post. Thanks for posting, Fred — and best wishes for many strong candidates and a successful migration.

ILS Migration Specialist
(DRA Classic to Horizon 8.x Migration)

The Queens Library is a non-profit corporation serving nearly 15 million visitors each year through its Central Library & 62 Community Libraries in Queens, NY, with corporate headquarters based in Jamaica, NY. Queens Library is recognized as a leader in the library profession and is ranked in the top 10 busiest public libraries in the world.

Currently, we have an exciting opportunity in our IT department for an ILS Migration Specialist. The major duties & responsibilities of the position consist of assisting in the oversight of the migration of the Library’s ILS system. This position serves as the Project Specialist for the ILS Migration and the corresponding Project Manager at SirsiDynix to resolve ILS related problems. This position oversees system administration and serves as the primary contact between the Library and the ILS vendor, SirsiDynix. Also keeps up with relevant product development and technology trends; prepares and manages the budget lines supporting library applications; attends User Group Meetings and represents the library on matters concerning the Horizon ILS. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Also performs other duties as required. This position may include evenings and weekends schedule.

Qualifications for this position are Masters degree required; MLS/MLIS preferred. Working knowledge of ILS Systems and associated products (OPAC Interfaces, MARC Records, Z39.50, SIP, NCIP protocols, Data Warehousing, Report Writing, Oracle Database Administration), and experience with standard Microsoft office software packages preferred. Knowledge of VMS, Sun Solaris, Windows XP, SAP, HTML, and database creation/maintenance (SQL, MS Access) is desirable. Excellent Project Management, interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills and organizational skills required. Supervisory experience is desirable.

Queens Library offers a comprehensive benefits package including deferred compensation package, pension plan, medical, dental, & vision. Please e-mail resume and cover letter, including salary requirement to: employment [at] queenslibrary [dot] org.

Looking for a good person? or two or three? Looking for a position? Lots of good job sites are out in the real world, but we all know the value of people with that special *previous experience with Dynix* category :-) Time to add SirsiDynix skills to the resume!