POSITION: GIL Application Analyst (Application Analyst - Specialist)

DEPARTMENT: Systems

ANNUAL SALARY: $44,000-$47,000  

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The GIL Application Analyst is focused on programming and analyst activities to support the statewide GALILEO Interconnected Libraries (GIL) system. This system is based on the Voyager ILS application software and the Oracle database management system.

GIL is the integrated library management system for the University System of Georgia. GIL uses Ex Libris’ Voyager software, which is built on Oracle (a Voyager version of Oracle). In addition to library catalogs and services for each library, there is a Union or Universal catalog with the holdings of all GIL participants. Through this catalog, GIL Express requesting (borrowing books from another library) is initiated. GIL currently operates with three service sites: University of Georgia, Georgia State, and Georgia Tech. GIL applications support staff are located at UGA (supporting 34 USG institutions) and Georgia Tech (supporting only Georgia Tech).

The support site develops and maintains web based applications used by the GIL libraries. These are implemented using a variety of web centric development tools and techniques. GIL Support also monitors the functionality of the Voyager System, develops solutions to problems, manages communication with and between the supported institutions and vendor support functions, and supports other system needs for the supported institutions.

Work is assigned to the GIL Application Analyst by the Department Head, usually in verbal form, in consultation with BOR OIIT Library Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

22% *Provide support for the Voyager system from Ex Libris, which includes trouble-shooting, analyzing problems reported by library staff, and developing solutions.

20% *Assist in development and maintenance of web based applications used by and in support of all the GIL libraries. These applications will use some combination of PHP, Perl, MySql, HTML, XML, XSL, AJAX, Oracle DBMS, SqlPlus.

17% *Run and monitor scripts and assist with liaison activities for the 34 supported GIL libraries.

15% *Load GIL library specific files for use with various Voyager modules and data types (bib, items, mfhds, and patrons)

8% Assist with maintenance and modifications for the Universal Catalog.

5% Monitor vendor and user group communications and maintain currency with the Voyager application and documentation.

3% Assist with coordination of updates for Voyager and Oracle as planned.

3% Modify cron jobs when necessary and upon request.

3% Participates in library-wide communication by reading, responding to, and initiating information transmitted via GRAPEVINE (the Libraries’ listserv) and other communication tools, and appropriate library-wide or departmental meetings and asking questions, seeking clarification, or initiating discussion on library issues.

2% Modify Voyager SysAdmin Setups as needed.

2% Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the department and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

* = essential functions of the position

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university with coursework in a related area and 3 years work experience in computer programming, or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Thorough knowledge of the techniques of systems analysis and design;
• Considerable knowledge of web based programming languages including PHP;
• Knowledge of UNIX operating system and internet services using HTML and XML;
• Experience with MySql;
• Ability to work independently to apply knowledge to solutions of new and varied problems;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Effective oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by technical writing, oral presentation, and interviewing.

• Experience with PERL, XSL, AJAX, Oracle DBMS, and SqlPlus preferred;
• Experience in object oriented techniques, and Web Services preferred.

• Sitting for long periods of time at a computer terminal is required;
• Assist with lifting and racking of relatively heavy computer equipment components.

• M-F; 8 hrs/day; some evening and weekend work may be required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Only applications submitted through the University of Georgia's Human Resources Employment website will be considered. Please visit the University of Georgia's Human Resources Employment website at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1196802743422 and follow the instructions to submit an online application. Position posting number = 20091091.