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MHLS announces, effective February 10, 2017: Thomas O'Connell will serve as Acting Technology Operations Manager; Nina Acosta will serve as Acting Automation Coordinator; and Courtney Wimmers will serve as Acting Cataloging Specialist II.
Mr. O'Connell has held the position of MHLS Automation Coordinator since 2014. From 2003-2014 he held positions with VTLS Inc. including User Interface Librarian and Lead Customer Support Librarian. He was awarded a Master of Library Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Southern Connecticut State University.
Ms. Acosta has served as MHLS Cataloging Specialist II since 2015 and prior held the position of MHLS Cataloging Specialist since 2013. She was awarded a Master of Library & Information Science from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Marist College. Ms. Wimmers has held the position of MHLS Cataloging Specialist since 2016. She was awarded a Master of Library Science from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from SUNY New Paltz.
"MHLS is announcing staff position changes during a period of transition due to the departure of Robert Drake, who has accepted the position of Assistant Director for Technology Operations at the Nassau Library System," said Tom Sloan, MHLS Executive Director. "Due to our outstanding MHLS staff, MHLS Technology Operations will continue to provide services at the highest level during the period MHLS conducts a national search for the position of Technology Operations Manager," stated Sloan.
"We wish Robert continuing success with his work supporting library system services" said Camilla von Bergen, President, MHLS Board of Trustees. "His many contributions to MHLS will be long remembered and appreciated," von Bergen stated.
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MHLS Announcements
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MHLS will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. There will be no deliveries.
Technology staff will be available via the MHLS ticket system
(techsupport@midhudson.org)
from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to support system-wide Sierra Encore problems only. During these hours, tech support staff will be checking the ticket system periodically each hour and will address system-wide Innovative issues, sending tickets as necessary to Innovative, and posting to MHLS lists. Please note, phone and general issue support will not be available during this time.
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Technology Operations Manager:
The Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS), headquartered in Poughkeepsie (NY), is seeking an experienced administrator to lead and oversee the operations of integrated library system (ILS), cataloging, and IT services. The Manager's primary responsibilities are to work
cooperatively with MHLS staff, member libraries, and vendors to administer:
- ILS services, an Innovative hosted Sierra/Encore ILS for 66 member libraries in 5 counties;
- Cataloging services, copy/original cataloging and maintaining more than 650,000 bibliographic records; and
- IT services, including help desk support for 66 member libraries, technology purchasing, and hosting member websites.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education and/or Experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and/or a Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution; two (2) years of ILS management experience; two (2) years of cataloging and classification experience; two (2) years of IT support service experience; and three (3) three years of supervisory experience.
- Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Hiring salary is $79,119 with excellent benefits including New York State retirement; Social Security; medical, dental and optical insurance; and paid vacation and sick leave. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted via email and must include a letter of interest addressing each minimum qualification and a résumé. Email applications to: jobs@midhudson.org
Material Handler Part-Time:
The Mid-Hudson Library System is seeking a responsible person who possesses a strong work ethic for up to 15 hours per week sorting a variety of library materials such as books, DVDs, CDs, etc. Position requires a strong attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and capability to work in a team environment. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position by being on your feet, able to lift 50 pounds, and assist in unloading cargo vans. Hourly wage is $13.20 per hour. Position is Monday through Friday and hours are late morning (10 am) into the afternoon (1:30 pm). Send résumé with prior or present employment references to Mid-Hudson Library System, 103 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Attn: Shipping/Receiving Manager. No Phone calls please.
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