[Koha] Equinox job posting - Library Data Specialist

Galen Charlton gmc at esilibrary.com
Tue Feb 7 10:03:47 NZDT 2012


Equinox Software, a growing and dynamic software development and support 
company based in Duluth, Georgia, is seeking a talented and dedicated 
Library Data Specialist. This position is responsible for extracting, 
translating, munging, and loading library data as well as helping our 
customers configure their Koha and Evergreen systems.

We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate:

* Familiarity with library operations and practices, particularly 
technical services and library systems administration
* Experience with library data formats, including ISO 2709
* Experience operating or managing an integrated library system is 
strongly preferred
* Experience with Evergreen and/or Koha is preferred
* High comfort level with Linux, a shell prompt, scripting, SQL, and 
programming
* The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Strong customer service focus
* Ability to work well in a team environment with minimum direction

Summary of essential job functions:

* Performing analysis of legacy data and helping to advise customers on 
the best way to migrate and manipulate their data to a new ILS.
* Performing data extracts, data translation, and data cleanup as part 
of larger projects to implement a new ILS and assist with policy 
configuration.
* Performing special data change and data cleanup projects.
* Providing excellent technical support to Equinox customers

The ideal candidate is prepared not only to help our customers migrate 
to a new ILS,  but to also help create and maintain the tools to make 
this process as efficient and painless for our customers as possible.  A 
MLS or equivalent is helpful, but not required.

Equinox offers a strong benefits package including family health, 
dental, and vision insurance, fully paid for by the company. We also 
offer a 401k plan with matching contributions. Salary starts at $40,000 
a year but is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Please send your resume, 3 professional references, and salary 
requirements to careers at esilibrary.com

About Equinox
Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled professionals who provide 
comprehensive support and services for open source solutions for public, 
special, and academic libraries worldwide.  Equinox offers consultation, 
software development, comprehensive support and training, migration and 
data services.

-- 
Galen Charlton
Director of Support and Implementation
Equinox Software, Inc. / The Open Source Experts
email:  gmc at esilibrary.com
direct: +1 770-709-5581
cell:   +1 404-984-4366
skype:  gmcharlt
web:    http://www.esilibrary.com/
Supporting Koha and Evergreen: http://koha-community.org & 
http://evergreen-ils.org


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