GPO Job Opening: Lead Librarian (Automation)
"Duplantis, Patricia A." <[log in to unmask]>
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Library Services and Content Management (LS&CM) at the U.S. Government
Printing Office is currently recruiting for a Lead Librarian (Automation) to
lead the team in the management and continued implementation of the Aleph
integrated library system at GPO. The contact at GPO for more information
regarding this position is Ms. Valerie Tripp at (202) 512-1178.
Below are the major duties of the position. The full job announcement can be
found on the GPO Website at <http://www.gpo.gov/careers/jobs/06-582.pdf
<http://www.gpo.gov/careers/jobs/06-582.pdf> > and on the Office of
Personnel Management's USAJobs site at <http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
<http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/> >. To find the announcement on USAJobs, click
on the "Search Jobs" tab, then select "series search" and search by series
(1410) or select "agency search" and select Government Printing Office from
the drop-down menu.
Please note that, to be considered, applications must include narrative
statements for each of the five Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other
Characteristics (KSAO) listed in the vacancy announcement.
The incumbent serves as the Lead Librarian (Automation) in the Library
Technical Services Support Section performing a variety of professional
level duties in support of Library Technical Information Services (LTIS),
Library Services and Content Management (LS&CM) and the Federal Depository
Library Program (FDLP). Serves as the team leader of the automation team
managing projects while working to ensure the team is meeting priorities,
milestones and levels of quality. Leads the automation team in carrying out
the daily operations of the Ex Libris Aleph 500 integrated library system
(ILS), including but not limited to system support and table management and
configuration for the Aleph client and Aleph Web OPAC. The incumbent takes
the lead in planning for the implementation of enhanced features,
improvements in functionality, or additional modules of the ILS.
Participates on teams planning projects involving use of or integration with
the ILS. Develops and provides training on ILS functionality to GPO staff as
well as to depository libraries and the public. Makes presentations as the
technical expert on ILS functionality to all levels of management within
GPO, to depository libraries, and to the public at meetings and conferences.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
If you have questions, please use the GPO online help service at:
<http://www.gpoaccess.gov/help <http://www.gpoaccess.gov/help> >.
To ensure that your question is routed to the correct area, please choose
the category "Federal Depository Libraries" and the appropriate subcategory,
if any. You may also contact the GPO Customer Contact Center at 866-512-1800
(toll-free), or at 202-512-1800 (DC Metropolitan Area), Monday through
Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., EST.