Please excuse duplication.
The California State University Office of the Chancellor is hiring to
support the systemwide migration of 23 campuses to Alma/Primo. Come join
us -- apply at http://www.calstate.edu/HRS/jobs.shtml (Click on External
Candidates link).
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*Job Title:*Manager for Library Data Migration
*Job ID:*1012076
*Location: *Downtown Long Beach**
*Full/Part Time:*Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:*Temporary (2 year contract expected)
*Job Code*: 3318
*Chancellor's Office Statement*
Join our team at the California State University, Office of the
Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher
education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the
position of Manager for Library Data Migration. The CSU Chancellor's
Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the
Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's
largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU
Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes
outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education
program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS); and 14 paid holidays a year.
*Salary*
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
*Position Information*
The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a
Manager for Library Data Migration to be responsible for managing and
facilitating the 23 CSU campuses and the Chancellor's Office libraries
in the successful translation and migration of library data from their
current library systems into the new unified library management
environment. The Manager, in conjunction with CSU library librarians and
library staff, is responsible for creating and implementing the new
policies and best practices for management of library data in the
unified library management environment across all 23 CSU libraries. They
will coordinate and direct data maintenance and associated clean-up
efforts at both the system and local campus levels during the
pre-implementation phase, assist in monitoring vendor migration
activities during implementation and assist in efforts to validate
library data post-implementation.
*Responsibilities*
Under the general direction of the Director, Systemwide Digital Library
Services, the Manager for Library Data Migration will:
-Provide leadership and expertise in the management of library data in
both a local campus libraries and the systemwide services.
-Manage processes for data maintenance and clean-up efforts at the
campus level pre-migration.
-Work with Chancellor's Office and library faculty and staff to create
and manage the implementation of best practices and areas for
collaboration between the 23 campus libraries in the new unified
environment.
-Provide expertise in identifying and resolving data migration issues
and coordinate efforts to solve these issues.
-Identify knowledge gaps involving library data use in the new unified
environment and advise on training and other solutions to close these gaps.
-Identify any gaps in process, documentation, or procedure, and provide
solutions for these.
-Participate in various review committees to contribute knowledge and
expertise.
-Other duties as assigned
Systemwide Digital Library Services (SDLS) develops and manages a wide
variety of information systems aimed at providing greater access to the
collections and services of the CSU Libraries.
*Qualifications*
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or
equivalent combination of education and experience; at least 3-5 years
of professional experience managing library data in a library
cataloging, acquisitions or systems role; at least 1 year experience in
project management of library projects.
The Manager for Library Data Migration works closely with librarians,
administrators, and staff across the CSU to identify data usage and
inconsistencies between campus libraries. The manager will require:
deep knowledge of MARC format and related data standards; experience
managing and manipulating library structured data; experience working
with Library ILS data fields; familiarity with library operations and
practices; knowledge of current metadata standards; critical thinking
and process analysis; experience successfully meeting inflexible project
deadlines in tandem with vendors and external groups.
This position involves knowledge of how library data is expressed in
existing and new integrated library systems as well as used by library
staff to provide essential services to the students, faculty and staff
of the CSU. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience
in the following areas: experience with Innovative and/or Ex Libris
library systems; experience cataloging materials in an academic library;
experience working with SQL; experience working with data using APIs;
knowledge of scripting languages and automated data processing tools.
*Application Period*
Resumes will be accepted until July 21st or until job posting is removed.
*Equal Employment Opportunity*
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color,
ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin,
sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected
status.
*E-Verify*
This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed
through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in
partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally
authorized to work in the United States.
*Mandated Reporter Per CANRA*
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter'
under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive
Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
*Conflict of Interest*
The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that
may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the
selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form
700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position,
and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of
appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.
*Background*
Due to the nature of this position, the Chancellor's Office requires
that the successful candidate complete a criminal background check prior
to assuming this position.
--
Brandon Dudley
ULMS Project Director
CSU Office of the Chancellor
