[Libs-Or] Job opening - Library Automated System Manager - LINCC, Portland, OR, USA

[Jeff Ring]

Please excuse cross-postings. We're searching far and wide for great 
applicants!

This message is about a job opportunity with LINCC -- the Library 
Information Network of Clackamas County.

Before I copy-and-paste the text of the job announcement, I'd like to 
let you know a few things about the job. First, it's my job -- I'm 
leaving to take another library automation/tech services job, so this is 
an established, regular, full-time job, not a newly-created one. Second, 
my job at LINCC is a *fantastic* one -- I never thought I'd be leaving, 
but I've found an opportunity that's even more closely suited to my 
professional and personal goals. Third, the LINCC team is really 
exceptional -- the core team at the LINCC office is amazing, and the 
staff at our member libraries is awesome. Together, we do a lot of good 
work for the citizens of Clackamas County and beyond.

Quick system facts:

1. We're on track to circ 6,300,000 items this year out of 13 buildings.
2. We have a database of approx.: 500,000 titles ; 1,100,000 items ; and 
200,000 patrons.
3. We serve 10 city libraries plus a county library (which has three 
branches).
4. LINCC provides centralized OCLC cataloging, OCLC ILL, courier 
service, ILS and WAN management that links all the libraries together, 
and technical support to our member libraries.
5. LINCC member libraries work together in uncommonly close cooperation, 
recognizing that our patrons have several "home libraries" -- where they 
live, where they work, where they shop, and where their kids go to 
school. Even though the libraries are operated by different 
jurisdictions, they work hard to provide excellent quality and seamless 
service to all patrons.
6. LINCC is in the middle of some infrastructure upgrades at the central 
site, both to prepare for a new ILS and to improve our online services 
to citizens.

If you're at all interested in a fun job with the potential to make a 
huge impact, then I'd encourage you to look closely at this one. This is 
the kind of job that comes along once every 10 years or so. I'm excited 
to move forward toward my new job, but I'm still sad to leave such a 
great job (and great people!) behind. :-)

Now, with all of that said, here's the text of the ad:

Working job title: LIBRARY AUTOMATED SYSTEMS MANAGER
Classification: Library Network Supervisor
Clackamas County, Oregon, USA

The Library Information Network of Clackamas County (LINCC) is a library 
consortium serving 11 public libraries. Clackamas County is located in 
the south metro area of Portland, Oregon, USA, and is recognized 
nationally as one of the most livable areas in the US, extending from 
the southern end of Portland to the top of Mt. Hood. Enjoy all the urban 
amenities of a thriving metropolitan area, along with the countless 
outdoor recreation prospects of the Pacific Northwest (coast to mountains!).

LINCC is seeking a highly-skilled, motivated individual to be the 
technical manager of the integrated library computer system serving 11 
public libraries. This position manages the SirsiDynix "Classic Dynix" 
system, and will soon be migrating to the new SirsiDynix "Symphony" 
system. This is a professional/supervisory position requiring excellent 
communication skills, proven supervisory experience of technical and 
support staff, and library computer network system experience. Desirable 
candidates will possess extensive library experience and 5 or more years 
directly managing an integrated library computer system. MLS is 
desirable, but not required if experienced in a public library 
environment. Salary range $4138-$5587 per month, plus 6% retirement 
contribution and other excellent benefits.

ONLY ONLINE CLACKAMAS COUNTY APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. 
Apply on website www.clackamas.us, click on "jobs"; or complete online 
application at Clackamas County Employee Services, Public Services 
Building, 2051 Kaen Road, 3rd floor, Oregon City, OR, 97045. Phone 
503.655.8459. Closing date: Monday, September 10, 2007. EEO/AA Employer.

Note: the actual work location is the address in my sigfile; the 
application address is that of the County's Department of Employee Services.

-- jeff 
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Jeffery R. Ring
Supervisor, Library & Network Services
LINCC – the Library Information Network of Clackamas County
16239 SE McLoughlin Boulevard, Suite 208
Oak Grove, OR  97267
Phone: 503.723.4892 ; fax: 503.794.8238
http://www.lincc.org