Position Announcement
Online Catalog Manager
Ohio Historical Society
Archives/Library Division
Columbus, Ohio
www.ohiohistory.org
Position Description:
The Online Catalog Manager is responsible for managing the core research
database and ancillary functional modules of the integrated archives,
library, and museum information system of the Ohio Historical Society.
Responsibilities:
Serve as administrator of the epixtech Horizon system as customized for the
Ohio Historical Society, the chief responsibilities of which include
ensuring system security and functionality, devising and generating periodic
and special reports, installing applicable system upgrades as such are
released, and updating existing codes, tables, menus, and views as these
enhancements are deemed necessary to strengthen the utility of the system
and to facilitate wider public access to the State Archives of Ohio and the
library and museum collections of the Ohio Historical Society
Serve as primary technical liaison with epixtech, Ohio Public Library
Information Network (OPLIN), OhioLINK and OCLC.
Ensure that all system backup procedures are followed and that the Horizon
database is backed up at regular intervals
Document all system upgrades and modifications
Maintain an inventory of all PCs on which Horizon is installed
Assist as the need may arise with digital and automation initiatives of the
Archives/Library Division and the Collections/Curatorial Group of the Ohio
Historical Society
Evaluate, and make recommendations with respect to, staff training needs
Evaluate, and make recommendations with respect to, hardware, software, and
Horizon-associated web-site needs
Qualifications:
Education - Graduate degree in library or information science
Experience - Five or more years' professional-level information systems
experience in an archives, library, or museum
Essential Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
* Thorough knowledge of the principles governing integrated library
and collections information systems
* Thorough knowledge of Horizon or a closely related system
* Thorough knowledge of SQL and Sybase
* Thorough knowledge of MARC formats and library cataloging rules
* Knowledge of archival and museum collection management principles
and of cataloging and processing formats.
* Familiarity with procedures and applications regulating the
digitization and mounting of documents on the World Wide Web
* Familiarity with web-site design and management
* Superior interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Those received
before October 15, 2000 will receive priority consideration.
Interested applicants may fax a resume and brief cover letter to
614/297-2293, complete an application in the Personnel Office, or mail a
resume with a brief cover letter listing the position for which you are
applying and your qualifications to the following address:
The Ohio Historical Society
Personnel Office
1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211-2497
http://www.ohiohistory.org/people/jobs/
The Ohio Historical Society is committed by the spirit of fairness to
promote actively and provide equal employment opportunity.
Melinda L. Knapp
Chief, Collections/Curatorial Group
Ohio Historical Society
(614) 297-2612 Fax: 614.297.2233
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http://www.ohiohistory.org
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