Library Systems Administrator - Public Library

City of Jacksonville FL
US - Florida - Jacksonville
June 6, 2024

Salary : $68,954.17 - $70,112.14 Annually

Location : Jacksonville Public Library, FL

Job Type: Appointed Employee

Job Number: 2024-05885

Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date: 05/28/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Library Systems Administrator. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Systems and Technology and is responsible for managing and maintaining library technologies that support the mission and work of the Jacksonville Public Library. The Library Systems Administrator will serve as the administrator for the Library's integrated library system, computer time/print management system, other library systems, and their related components. This is a highly collaborative role requiring close interaction with teams across the library, the City of Jacksonville's Information Technologies Division as well as customer and vendor contact.

Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
Examples of Work

Primary responsibilities include the following:

Manages the administration and configuration of the Library's integrated library system, including database administration, testing, online catalog, circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, serials management and statistical data reporting.
Manages the administration and configuration of the Library's computer time/print management system in conjunction with the City's Information Technologies Division including policy configuration, testing and statistical data reporting.
Supports the overall mission of the Library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience.
Assists with administration of other assigned library systems.
Serves as a technical liaison with vendors of assigned systems.
Serves on work groups related to assigned systems.
Manages projects related to assigned systems.
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems with assigned systems.
Uses a variety of software tools to extract and manipulate data from various sources.
Develops customized user services and solutions using vendor APIs to address Library needs.
Plans and coordinates system upgrades with vendors and ITD.
Provides training, instruction and documentation for assigned systems as needed.
Researches and recommends information technology and library systems (hardware/software) and solutions that keep pace with current best practices in public libraries.
Assists and advises staff and administration with policy changes related to assigned systems.
Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
Assists with the Library's annual and strategic planning process as they relate to library systems.
Works with diverse populations to provide services in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds.
Performs related work as required.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and
Four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, implementation, and administration.
Working knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as SQL, Perl, Python, JavaScript, UNIX shell scripting or like programs and languages.

Preferred:

Library systems experience.
A Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.

The below documents are required with your application:

Cover Letter
Resume
College transcript, with your social blacked out. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

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