<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">Good morning, </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">The Westchester County Library System (NY), is seeking applicants for the following position:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">Library Data Specialist – FULL TIME 2 year position</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">Summary of Duties</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Assist the Systems Librarian with the day-to-day duties that are associated with the maintenance of the ILS.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Generate statistical reports and provide them to system users.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Document and evaluate resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent issue reoccurrence.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Audit data on a regular basis to ensure data integrity and quality.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, staff, and member library directors.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Perform other duties related to library services as needed to accomplish the goals of the department, division, and library.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Respond to staff support request dealings with the ILS using a help desk ticketing system in a timely manner.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Visit member libraries to assist with training and troubleshooting as needed.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Position Requirements</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Bachelor’s degree in related field and substantial relevant work experience, or six or more years equivalent combination of education and experience<i>.</i></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">In-depth, hands-on knowledge of and experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS) in a consortium environment, preferably Evergreen version 3.0 or higher.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Demonstrated understanding of client/server environment, and experience with software applications needed to administer application environments. This may include Microsoft Windows Server, UNIX/Linux, Oracle/SQL Server, XML, PNX, etc.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Knowledge of cataloging principles, including MARC and RDA, is desired.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Broad knowledge of library business practices and expectations.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Very strong customer service orientation.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:17.12px;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:15.6933px">Able to develop and interpret technical documentation for training and end user procedures.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;color:black">To apply: </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;color:black"> Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and three professional references by November 30th to </span><a href="mailto:IT+JOBS@wlsmail.org" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">IT+JOBS@wlsmail.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;color:black"> with the position title included in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  No phone calls please.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><b>About WLS</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">The Westchester Library System (WLS) is a state-chartered, cooperative library system serving all 38 Westchester member public libraries and the county's citizens. The Westchester Library System was established in 1958, and is one of 23 public library systems serving New York State’s public libraries. The mission of the Westchester Library System is to ensure that all residents have seamless access to excellent library service regardless of their location.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;color:black">The Westchester Library System is located at 570 Taxter Road – Suite 400, Elmsford, NY 10523. For information about WLS, see </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.westchesterlibraries.org/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">https://www.westchesterlibraries.org/</a><span style="color:black">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:12.65pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The Westchester Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif"></span></b></p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><b>Lindsay Stratton</b><div><b>Systems Librarian</b></div><div>Westchester Library System</div><div>570 Taxter Rd., 4th Floor</div><div>Elmsford, NY 10523</div><div><a href="mailto:lstratton@wlsmail.org" target="_blank">lstratton@wlsmail.org</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>