Maintain, modify, and troubleshoot several locally-installed Koha ILS applications
Diagnose software problems at the code layer
Integrate Commercially-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications with open development applications
Infuse new technology into existing products
Troubleshoot IT problems relating to ILS hardware and networking
Knowledge of all MARC record formats (bibliographic, holding and authority)
Data scripting to convert ASCII-delimited personnel files into Koha patron record format
Support and administer web applications, sites, and servers
Administer the Koha ILS application using system administration and system preferences
Provide technical assistance to library staff users
Provide technical assistance to library collection researchers
Import digital objects using Dublin Core metadata
Create thumbnail images of digital objects during import
Assist in the development of technical documentation, including user manuals, software release notes, and quick tips & tricks,
Upgrade application with new feature releases and bug fix point releases
Create and maintain technical documentation for upgrade processes, upgrade scripts, backup processes (logical data and full system), and network access
Develop technical specifications for application feature enhancement working with library staff
Evaluate, install, and test software upgrades
Archive and retrieve system data
Provide informal system training and demonstration to users or potential users of the Koha ILS
Maintain the discovery layers of the Koha application and the digital object repository
Set up and administer user accounts
Participate in user group meetings; provide briefings on new releases of software
Provide activity status
Proactively attempt to improve the quality of the Koha ILS
Convert MARC bibliographic data into Dublin Core format and vice versa
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Education – A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for experience.
Qualifications – 5 years of experience as an ILS Systems Administrator and any combination of the following: 2 years of experience with Linux or Debian Systems Administration; 2 years of experience with MySQL; 1 year of experience using XSLT or JQuery; 2 years of experience in Koha Systems Administration; 2 years of experience with and practical application of, network engineering principles; 1 year of experience making recommendations to improve quality of tools and processes in an information center or library.
Preferred Skills
Koha ILS System Administrator experience
Ability to prepare quality technical and user documentation
Proven problem solving, organizational and communication skills and be able to participate in presentation and proposal activity
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, and with cross-organizational teams
Ability to maintain focus on tasks and deliver within schedule
