I visited this library a few months ago and thought it looked like a great place to work. If the description below sounds like you, get your resume to them quickly. This library has an all-professional staff and they are actively expanding in non-traditional ways. If I could, I’d apply myself. It looks like the (substantial) geek skill requirements are much more important to them than a background in health sciences, so this would be a great way for a library geek to enter the world of medical libraries.
Technology Integration Manager
Are you curious about cutting edge technologies? See yourself as a trailblazer? Do your friends and loved ones refer to you as a geek librarian? Come fly with us as we create, innovate and integrate!
The Library at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is accepting applications for a library technology position that will develop and maintain databases and applications, integrate current and future systems, and maintain and troubleshoot the technical components of the library’s web site and web applications.
As an applicant, you will exhibit traits of self-motivation, curiosity, out-of-the-box thinking and personal accountability, while possessing the ability to work in a results oriented work environment. You must play well with others – and enjoy playing with others – extroverts only need apply!
Minimum Requirements: Extensive experience with and knowledge of LAMP, Java, XML, xHTML, CSS. Must possess the writing skills necessary to document developed applications and should be committed to open source development. Should be comfortable working in both MAC and PC environments.
Preferred requirements: Experience with or knowledge of Perl, MS Access, the ExLibris suite of products, Macromedia Suite and JavaScript with AJAX. BA/BS in computer science, engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
The strongest candidates will also have these requirements: Experience working in a team-oriented project management environment, MLIS/MLS, interest or education in the biological/medical sciences.
MSKCC is one of the world’s premier cancer centers, and is committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. At the MSKCC Library, we are committed to outstanding service to our physicians, researchers, healthcare professionals and patients. Come join our team to create and implement innovative solutions for our customers.
Interested applicants should send a resume and contact information for references via email to Kimberly Hill (hillk1{AT}mskcc{DOT}org). Salary is very competitive and based on relevant experience and qualifications.
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