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Hi everyone,<br>
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We're looking for someone great to provide technical support for
Sage Library System member libraries. Please let me know if you have
any questions.<br>
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Cheers!<br>
Buzzy Nielsen<br>
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Library Director<br>
Hood River County Library District<br>
502 State St<br>
Hood River, OR 97031<br>
541-387-7062<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org">http://hoodriverlibrary.org</a><br>
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<font color="#000000"><b>Job Announcement</b><br>
Sage Library System Technical Support Specialist<br>
Closing Date: December 31, 2012<br>
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<b>About Hood River County Library District</b><b> and the Sage
Library System</b><br>
Hood River County Library District is dedicated to promoting the
enjoyment of reading and culture, responding to the community's
need for information, and enriching quality of life for its
patrons. The library serves approximately 22,000 people, who
checked out over 100,000 items in 2011-12. It includes three
branches: Cascade Locks, Hood River, and Parkdale. All three
libraries are crucial sources of free public Internet access and
electronic information, with over 17,000 Internet sessions
logged in 2011-12 by residents and visitors alike on the
library's computers. The Hood River branch is in a stunning
Carnegie library that was expanded in 2003. Cascade Locks and
Parkdale are located in the busy centers of their communities.
The district enjoys a very supportive Friends group, Foundation,
and volunteers.<br>
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The Sage Library System, of which Hood River County Library
District is a part, is a consortium of over 70 member
institutions in fifteen counties of eastern and central Oregon.
Sage is committed to providing all residents within its area
with opportunities for educational, cultural, and intellectual
growth by sharing library materials, training member libraries,
collaborating, and innovating among public, academic, school,
and special libraries. In 2011-12, Sage checked out over 1.2
million items to its 160,000 users.<br>
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Hood River County is in the heart of the Columbia Gorge and
Mount Hood recreational areas, providing opportunity for many
outdoor activities including windsurfing, kiteboarding, hiking,
cycling, skiing, and much more. The district has stable funding
from a countywide special district.<br>
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For more information, please visit us online:<br>
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<li><font color="#000000">Hood River County Library District -
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org">http://hoodriverlibrary.org</a></font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Sage Library System -
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://catalog.sage.eou.edu/">http://catalog.sage.eou.edu/</a></font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
- <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriver.org/">http://hoodriver.org/</a></font></li>
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<b>Job description</b><br>
The Hood River County Library District seeks an enthusiastic
technical support specialist who is excited at the opportunity
to serve libraries across Oregon. The Sage Library System
Technical Support Specialist provides technical support and
services to Sage Library System member institutions and works
closely with the Sage Library System Manager to manage,
configure, and train member institutions to use Sage's
integrated library system software.<br>
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The individual in this position must have experience in
technology troubleshooting for a wide variety of hardware and
software and the ability to communicate technical information
simply, clearly, and understandably. Fluency in Spanish is
preferred. The position reports to the Library Director but
works closely with the Sage Library System Manager. <br>
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Job responsibilities include:<br>
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<li><font color="#000000">Troubleshooting technical problems
related to the integrated library system (ILS) and other
consortium-related technology with Sage member institutions.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Configuring users, permissions, and
settings in the ILS for Sage member institutions. </font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Training Sage member institutions to
use the ILS and other consortium-related technology.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Assisting to monitor and maintain Sage
system servers.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Assisting in designing, updating, and
maintaining the Sage Library System public catalog.</font></li>
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This position is part-time, 25 hours per week, and includes
weekend and evening hours.<br>
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<b>Qualifications</b><br>
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<li><font color="#000000">Associate's degree from an accredited
institution or equivalent. Degree in a technology- or
library-related field preferred</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">One year experience working with
database and customer management software, preferably
integrated library systems.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Two years experience working in
technology support, preferably in a library.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Any equivalent combination of
education and experience satisfying the above.</font></li>
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<b>Compensation</b><br>
Opening salary ranges from $15.22 to $15.83/hour, depending upon
qualifications. The position also includes pro-rated group
medical insurance, retirement, and vacation benefits.<br>
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<b>How to apply</b><br>
Please read the job description carefully and submit the
following: <br>
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<li><font color="#000000">A completed Hood River County Library
District Application for Employment;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Cover letter;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Current resume.</font></li>
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The complete application packet, together with the job
description, is available from the following sources:<br>
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<li><font color="#000000">Online at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org/about-us/employment.html">http://hoodriverlibrary.org/about-us/employment.html</a>.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Hood River Library, 502 State St, Hood
River, OR 97031.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Cascade Locks Library, 140 SW
Wa-Na-Pa, Cascade Locks, OR 97014.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Parkdale Library, 7300 Clear Creek Rd,
OR 97041.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">By calling 541-387-7062 or emailing
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@hoodriverlibrary.org">info@hoodriverlibrary.org</a>.</font></li>
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Documents must be submitted in OpenDocument, PDF, or Microsoft
Office format. Complete application packets are due by 5.00p on
Monday, December 31, 2012, to Hood River County Library
District, 502 State St, Hood River, OR 97031,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@hoodriverlibrary.org">info@hoodriverlibrary.org</a>. Electronic submissions are highly
preferred.<br>
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The Hood River County Library District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.</font><br>
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