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LIBRARIAN 3 (COORDINATOR, TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES) NOVA SCOTIA PROVINCIAL LIBRARIES DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES, CULTURE AND HERITAGE (HALIFAX) Competition #551506-CB Please Quote Competition #551506-CB in your resume or cover letter when applying. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a permanent position. Duties: Under the general direction of the Manager, Systems & Collections Access, the Coordinator, Technology Initiatives works with the Systems Team at Nova Scotia Provincial Library and a consortium of regional public libraries, and other client libraries, to lead and/or facilitate the implementation of services, programs and projects related to library technology among our regional public library partners, the broader Nova Scotia library community and other government departments. The Coordinator works to ensure our library clients have access to efficient and cost-effective library technologies, including the integrated library system (ILS), online public access catalogue (OPAC) and internet connectivity. The Coordinator engages in research, program development, training and implementation related to new and existing technologies for member libraries. The Coordinator develops, implements, and documents custom solutions that extend and enhance the functionality of the OPAC, the ILS, and other library technologies. The Coordinator makes recommendations and develops policies, procedures and standards related to automated library services. After hours support, for weekends (as part of rotation) and occasional evenings, is required. Qualifications: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s Degree plus post-graduate degree in Library Science plus 5 years professional library experience. Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, CSS, JavaScript, and PERL. Demonstrated experience with metadata coding. Demonstrated, in-depth experience in the use of ILS (SirsiDynix Unicorn or Symphony systems preferred). Ability to develop effective work processes, assess work priorities, and work independently. Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and work cooperatively and collaboratively with vendor and library staff, individually and in group situations. Ability to learn new technologies and stay current with technological developments in libraries. Public library experience is an asset. Classification: PR 13 Salary Range: $53,980 to $65,618 Closing Date: September 30, 2011 Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. For more information, or to apply, please go to: https://www.careerbeacon.com/search/en/-1/-1/14/-1/0/0/0/0/0/0/3/MB1109167543_v Dyan Perley Bader Manager, Systems & Collections Access Nova Scotia Provincial Library, Dept of Communities, Culture & Heritage 2021 Brunswick Street Halifax NS B3K 2Y5 Phone: (902) 424-2458 Fax: (902) 424-0633 www.library.ns.ca This message may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you have received this e-mail in error or are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disseminate, or distribute it. Do not open any attachments. Delete the message immediately from your system and notify the sender by e-mail or telephone that you have done so. Thank you.