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City of Jacksonville Library Systems Administrator - Public Library in Jacksonville Public Library, Florida
Library Systems Administrator - Public Library
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Library Systems Administrator - Public Library
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
04/01/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Job Description
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 www.jacksonville.gov. 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: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
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: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
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.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
03
The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $68,954.17 - $70,112.14. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
Yes
No
04
This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
05
Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
06
Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? A Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program is preferred.
Yes
I have the preferred degree, A Master's in Library Science.
None of the above.
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, implementation, and administration?
I have 4 years or more of this experience.
I have more than 1 year, but less than 4 years of this experience
I have 1 year or less of this experience.
None of the above.
09
Select the areas where you have experience
Systems Analysis
Systems Implementation
System Administration
Two of the above.
All of the above.
None of the above.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience in the areas listed in questions 8 and 9.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience in the areas listed in questions 8 and 9.
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Do you have working knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as SQL, Perl, Python, JavaScript, UNIX shell scripting or like programs and languages?
Yes
No
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Library systems experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?
Yes
No
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A cover letter, resume, and college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
Required Question
Agency
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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