Systems Administrator (ILS)

Description

The Washington-Centerville Public Library, a busy mid-sized suburban library serving a population of
approximately 56,000 citizens in the communities of Centerville and Washington Township, is seeking a
Systems Administrator to help us fulfill our Mission and Values and demonstrate our Customer Service
Philosophy

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, perform preventative maintenance, monitor, and provide support for the ILS (Sierra) and other assigned systems.
• Design, create, develop and maintain functionality of library catalogs using vendor provided tools and other web development software.
• Develop and maintain in-house applications including, but not limited to designing databases; database administration; designing, developing and maintaining applications including web-based applications.
• Provide data and analysis of ILS, online catalog and web site usage statistics. Use analysis to guide online service development.
• Analyze information technology needs, identify priorities and develop new and improved services, policies and procedures.
• Develop improvements and efficiencies for staff and patrons including automation of tasks and statistics.
• Oversee implementation of systems and technology projects to support and meet library objectives.
• Respond to staff and patron questions and issues, providing training as needed.
• Assume other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Associate's degree in computer-related area or MLS from an ALA accredited institution.
• Web design and development skills including programming languages, scripting languages, database management, APIs and content management systems.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, PHP, SQL or PostgreSQL preferred.
• Successful management of web and/or ILS projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Project management and planning experience.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and productive with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Collaborative, hands-on style with exceptional follow through.
• Ability to research and apply new technology.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and written/verbal skills, including the ability to explain and train “non-technical” individuals in the effective use of all relevant systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including 10% pick-up of employee’s contribution to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Starting pay $21.93 - $28.96 per hour (which reflects pay of $24.12 - $31.86 with OPERS pick-up)

Status/Schedule of Hours

• Non-exempt; bargaining unit position
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid work schedule available after successful completion of provisionary period

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit cover letter, resume and WCPL application to:
Human Resources, SA722WP, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville,
OH 45458 or email to: HumanResources@wcpl.lib.oh.us

• WCPL Application can be found at www.wclibrary.info

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the candidate successfully completing a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) fingerprint check.