Executive Director
(Revised, October 28, 1997)
SUMMARY:
This Exempt Executive position is responsible to the Board of Directors for the operation and administration of the LION automation network within the guidelines and policies established by the Board of Directors, including planning and monitoring the growth of the automated system.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Administers implementation of the goals, objectives, and priorities of LION within the guidelines and policies established by the Board of Directors. Supports and oversees the organization and operation of all program areas.
2. Is responsible for personnel management: salary ranges, hiring, firing, work assignment, evaluation, review of job descriptions - in coordination with the Personnel Committee and management staff.
3. Supervises and coordinates all member support services for the operation of the LION system.
4. Prepares the annual budget and monitors the financial record keeping and preparation of regular financial reports.
5. Maintains, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets statistical studies, operations records, performance, and production records as required. Reports monthly to the LION Board of Directors and confers regularly with members as required.
6. Works closely with the Associate Director, the LION Board, member committees, any other associated institutions, and automation vendors to develop and expand current automated services. Assesses needs, completes research, and makes recommendations regarding automation proposals.
7. Acts as liaison to LION consultants and vendors regarding contract negotiations, implementation, enforcement, maintenance, enhancements, and problem resolution.
8. Serves as consultant to committees of the Board of Directors as requested.
9. Makes ongoing evaluation of system hardware and software in order to assure that LION remains responsive, dynamic, efficient, cost-effective, and capable of attaining its goals.
10. Represents LION to libraries, boards, associations, prospective new members, and the public as needed and appropriate.
11. Develops and maintains LION’s role in statewide library automation networking and services.
12. Responsible for compliance with Federal and State law and for maintaining corporation legal documents and all other records of the LION.
13. Performs other duties as needed.
ORGANIZATION: Is responsible to the LION Board of Directors. Directs LION staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS with 5 years professional library experience including broad knowledge of automated library systems. High level problem solving skills and excellent oral and written communication abilities. Administrative experience should include planning, evaluation, budgeting, and staff training. May include weekend and/or night hours. Valid Connecticut driver 's license and properly registered and insured motor vehicle required.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 57,604-75,492 (FY02); hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Associate Director
(Revised, October 28, 1997)
SUMMARY:
Through in-depth knowledge of the LION network and its services, this person works with the Executive Director to assure that LION members obtain the fullest possible benefits from their use of the LION system. This Exempt Professional position has primary responsibility for management of the LION bibliographic and other value-added databases, including training of LION members in LION supported functions and implementing ongoing LION procedures for quality control of the bibliographic database to assure compliance with AACR II standards.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Directs, coordinates, and/or performs maintenance of LION's bibliographic and other databases in cooperation with LION Committees, member staff, LION staff, LION's system vendor, bibliographic utilities, data providers, and other networks.
2. Supervises, trains, and evaluates all LION Bibliographic and applications user support staff.
3. Provides user training on specifics of system software as needed, e.g., for new LION members, new staff, and new functions. Provides training for online cataloging including AACR II and MARC tagging (all formats).
4. Supports LION member use of the system. Consults with users in problem solving and operational improvements. Is an ex officio member of all LION applications based committees, and may serve on other committees as required. Writes LION specific documents as necessary.
5. Tests or coordinates testing of software as required. Documents, tests, reports, resolves, or makes recommendations for solving problems - including software bugs and system performance - in cooperation with LION's members, staff, and vendors.
6. Assesses needs - including use of appropriate systems analysis techniques, completes research, and makes recommendations to the Executive Director and Board of Directors regarding automated systems and services.
7. Provides oral and written reports to the Board of Directors and current and potential users. Meets with other related groups - including other automated systems - for cooperative and information sharing purposes concerning the functioning, implementation, and promotion of automated services.
8. Assumes the responsibilities of the Executive Director in his/her absence.
9. Shares in after hours emergency standby rotation.
10. Other tasks as required.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to the Executive Director. Supervises assigned staff, including all cataloging staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS with 3 years professional library experience including broad knowledge of public and technical services (including AACR II cataloging and MARC tagging), and library network automation required. Excellent verbal and written communications skills including demonstrated presentation/training skills required. Must be able to work with diverse groups. May include weekend and/or night hours. Valid Connecticut driver 's license and properly registered and insured motor vehicle required.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 48,171-63,279 (FY02); hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Network Support Manager
(Revised, October 28, 1997)
(Position Deleted, February 29, 2000)
SUMMARY:
This Exempt Professional staff position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for user support and network applications.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities, some of which require travel to remote LION or other locations, include but are not limited to:
1. Establish and manage LION local or wide area network/s and associated resources, including: LION staff workstations, servers, Internet or other network connections and services, and any other automated resources provided by LION to its staff, member institutions, or served publics which supplement LION's Integrated Library System (ILS).
2. Provide consulting, installation, training, and support services to LION member libraries in the procurement and use of PC workstations on the LION system and/or the establishment and maintenance of any local or wide area network to the extent authorized by LION’s current schedule of services and Board policy. Includes on-site visits, meetings as required with member library staff and/or governing bodies, preparation of detailed specifications and/or vendor quotes.
3. Provide PC and networked applications and operating system software training to LION member library staff.
4. Coordinate handling of all user PC and/or network problems. Work with LION vendors, LION member library staff and vendors, Associate Director, and/or Senior Operator as needed to document and resolve software, hardware, and system problems. Maintain statistics on LION support services.
5. Work directly with Senior Operator to assure proper functioning of all networked telecommunications links which transport LION provided/supported services. Includes assistance in diagnostics necessary to identify network problems, maintenance of IP address tables, assistance in installation and repair of all telecommunications and/or network equipment to which LION has either direct or indirect access.
6. Share in the after hours emergency standby rotation.
7. Other tasks as required. Night and weekend hours may be required.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to: Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate. Professional certification in LION specified PC and network software/operating systems required. Demonstrated customer relations skills and training ability required. MLS or computer sciences degree preferred. Working experience with library automation software preferred. Valid Connecticut driver 's license and properly registered and insured motor vehicle required.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 39,737-53,762 (FY99); hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Cataloger
(Revised, October 28, 1997)
SUMMARY:
This Exempt Professional position reports to the Associate Director and is responsible for assisting LION members in their use of the system by providing professional cataloging support and services, maintenance of cataloging documentation, technical assistance, and training.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs LION centralized bibliographic database maintenance tasks, including: searches OCLC for upgrade records, processes database loads and transfers and resolves error reports, maintains Authority files, performs original cataloging, performs quality assurance review of LION member-created bibliographic records.
2. Obtains, prepares, distributes, and maintains user documentation related to cataloging and bibliographic maintenance, including: vendor documentation, LION created documentation, and cataloging support materials (e.g., AACR2, LC Subject Headings, OCLC Cataloging Manuals, etc.).
3. Takes minutes of LION Bibliographic Committee meetings and prepares same for distribution. Reports to same as required (e.g., quality assurance reports).
4. Provides and/or coordinates on site or remote user training on specifics of MARC cataloging, system software, and LION policies and procedures as needed.
5. Communicates with libraries regarding specific questions and problems in the cataloging of their materials.
6. Documents, tests, and assists in resolution of bibliographic database problems related to software bugs and system performance.
7. Participates actively as directed in regional professional cataloging activities representing LION.
8. Works independently on database projects developed by the Associate Director.
9. Other tasks as required.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to Associate Director. Supervises assigned staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent experience. Excellent MARC cataloging skills required. Automation and broad library experience, including training and supervision, preferred. Willingness to work weekend and/or night hours. Valid Connecticut driver's license and properly registered and insured automobile required.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 38,765-50,294 (FY02); part time hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Cataloging Clerk
(Revised, October 28, 1997)
SUMMARY:
This Non-Exempt support staff position reports to the Associate Director and is responsible for performing centralized cataloging services and assisting LION members in their use of the system by providing cataloging support and services, maintenance of cataloging documentation, technical assistance, and training.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs LION centralized bibliographic database maintenance tasks, including: searches OCLC for upgrade records, processes database load/transfer error reports, maintains Authority files, performs original cataloging, performs initial quality assurance review of LION-created bibliographic records.
2. Assists in obtaining, preparing, distributing, and maintaining user documentation related to cataloging and bibliographic maintenance, including: vendor documentation, LION created documentation, and cataloging support materials (e.g., AACR2, LC Subject Headings, OCLC Cataloging Manuals, etc.).
3. Reproduces and distributes minutes of LION Bibliographic Task Force meetings.
4. Assists in on-site or remote user training on specifics of MARC cataloging, system software, and LION policies and procedures as needed.
5. Assists in documenting, testing, and resolving bibliographic database problems related to software bugs and system performance.
6. Other tasks as required.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to Associate Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate or equivalent MARC cataloging training or experience required. Automation and broad library experience, including training and supervision, preferred. Weekend and/or night hours required. Valid Connecticut driver's license and properly registered and insured automobile required.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 21,718-30,436 (FY02); part time hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Systems Manager
(Revised February 18, 2000)
SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, this Exempt administrative staff person oversees the ongoing operation of the LION ILS, related servers, telecommunications network, computer room environmental system, remote support of peripheral ILS devices at member library sites, and LION-provided or supported PC/LAN/WAN services.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage operation of the LION central computer systems to achieve maximum availability to users. Assure proper installation and maintenance of central computer equipment and operating systems.
2. Manage LION telecommunications network, including installation, support, and maintenance of all equipment and software. Includes routing tables, circuits, PVCs, and connections to/through any other parties (e.g., Other Library Networks, Internet, Value-added vendor sites, LION sites with own telecom network connection).
3. Supervise, schedule, and train LION Network Support Technician and Computer Operators.
4. Receive and resolve member reported trouble calls.
5. Maintain effective relationships with LION’s hardware/software/service vendors, including regular review of contractual terms.
6. Manage and share in on-call emergency standby rotation - including nights and weekends.
7. Provide peripheral hardware - including networked devices - consultation, installation, and maintenance services at central and all remote sites.
8. Assist Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant in maintaining an accurate audit of all LION equipment. Maintain LION equipment spares and member sales inventory.
9. Coordinate the implementation of new software releases with the Associate Director.
10. Assure system security against fire, theft, damage, unauthorized use, etc.
11. Perform necessary emergency procedures.
12. Assure protection of LION databases, e.g., through system backups, off-site archiving.
13. Produce and consult with members in creation of special reports (e.g. Recall).
14. Train members as needed in peripheral and telecommunications trouble shooting.
15. Log, diagnose, and report all systems hardware and software problems. Maintain detailed monthly and annual up time and other required statistics.
16. Keep Executive Director informed of all important operational concerns, make recommendations for change as needed.
17. Other tasks as required. The work schedule may include night and weekend hours.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to: Executive Director. Supervises Network Support Technician and Computer Operators.
QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate plus technical education or experience required. ILS automation experience - including workstations, networks, and peripherals - preferred. Training and/or certification in LION specified telecommunications, PC, and network software/operating systems/equipment preferred. Must be exceptionally reliable, responsible, systematic, and willing to work night and/or weekend hours. Valid Connecticut driver's license and properly registered and insured automobile required.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 42,08-55,456 (FY02); part time hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Network Support Technician
(February 18, 2000)
SUMMARY:
This Non-Exempt support staff position, under the supervision of the Systems Manager, is responsible for ILS and LAN/WAN hardware support, user support, and PC/network applications.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities, some of which require travel to remote LION or other locations, include but are not limited to:
1. Support LION local or wide area network/s and associated resources, including: LION staff workstations, LION ILS components, servers, Internet or other network connections and services, and any other automated resources provided by LION to its staff and members.
2. Provide consulting, installation, training, and support services to LION member libraries in the procurement and use of PC workstations on the LION system and/or the establishment and maintenance of any local or wide area network to the extent authorized by LION’s current schedule of services and Board policy.
3. Coordinate handling of all user PC and/or network problems. Work with LION vendors, LION member library staff and vendors, Associate Director, and/or Systems Manager as needed to document and resolve software, hardware, and system problems. Maintain statistics on LION support services.
4. Assist Systems Manager in assuring proper functioning of all networked telecommunications links which transport LION provided/supported services. Includes assistance in diagnostics necessary to identify network problems, maintenance of IP address tables, assistance in installation and repair of all telecommunications and/or network equipment to which LION has either direct or indirect access.
6. Share in the after hours emergency standby rotation.
7. Other tasks as required. Night and weekend hours may be required.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to: Systems Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree or equivalent technical education/experience required. Demonstrated customer relations skills required. Training and/or certification in LION specified PC and network software/operating systems preferred. Working experience with library automation software preferred. Willingness to work night and/or weekend hours required. Valid Connecticut driver 's license and properly registered and insured motor vehicle required.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 34,116-44,777 (FY02); hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Computer Operator
(Revised June 23, 1998)
SUMMARY:
This Non-Exempt support staff position, under the supervision of the Systems Manager or other designated supervisor, is responsible for numerous system operations and clerical tasks.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
2. Typical duties include: Run backup programs. Report telecomm problems, reset modems or other equipment. Use LION system, office microcomputer, typewriter, photocopier to produce specified reports, notices, or other documentation. Maintain log and statistics. Install and arrange for repair of peripheral equipment. Share in on-call standby rotation - including nights and weekends. Maintain and produce sets of LION or vendor provided documentation. Trouble shoot user reported problems.
Individual will be available to respond as needed in situations of system failure, assure proper notification of affected libraries, coordinate as needed with supervisory staff and hardware/software maintenance vendors in order to restore system operations.
Work schedule will include night and weekend hours.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to: Systems Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate required, college student/graduate preferred. Automation experience preferred. Good keyboarding skills required. Must be exceptionally reliable, responsible, and systematic. Willingness to work night and/or weekend hours. Valid Connecticut driver's license and properly registered and insured automobile required.
COMPENSATION : Salary range: $ 29,333-40,192 (FY02); part time hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week with 10% premium for night or Sunday hours. Benefits per personnel policy.
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
(Approved October 27, 1998)
SUMMARY: This Non-exempt administrative staff position reports to the LION Executive Director and is responsible for managing LION’s office, including bookkeeping and administrative services.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform all LION accounting and bookkeeping tasks, including: make bank deposits, transfer funds, reconcile bank statements, write checks, prepare payroll, prepare federal and state forms, maintain general ledger, maintain accounts payable and receivable, receive and verify vendor invoices, prepare invoices, prepare records for annual audit.
2. Maintain all business and corporate records and files of LION.
3. Maintain employee benefits and personal pay records.
4. Maintain LION fixed assets ledger and insurance list.
5. Prepare draft monthly LION Treasurer’s Report.
6. Coordinate LION meetings, including scheduling, setup, and cleanup.
7. Prepare and maintain LION calendar.
8. Order and maintain office supplies, form stock, postage, etc.
9. Manage LION office equipment and phone system.
10. Receive and direct incoming communications received by LION. Perform first line customer assistance, escalate as appropriate.
11. Distribute minutes and other communications of LION Board and Committees.
12. Perform general office work, including photocopying, errands, etc. as needed.
13. Other tasks as required.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to: LION Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: College graduate plus education or experience - including bookkeeping (using QuickBooks Pro), word processing, and spreadsheet use is required. Must have demonstrated people service skills and be exceptionally reliable, responsible, and systematic.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 16.26/hour-$24.66/hour (FY02). Benefits per personnel policy.
Office Clerk
(Approved, July 27, 1998)
SUMMARY:
This Non-Exempt support staff position reports to the Office Manager and is responsible for performing clerical duties and for supporting centralized cataloging services.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Notice and report production.
2. Performing LION centralized bibliographic database maintenance tasks.
3. Assisting in obtaining, preparing, photocopying, and distributing office mailings.
4. Assisting in obtaining, preparing, distributing, and maintaining user documentation related to member products and services.
5. Assisting in the reproduction and distribution of minutes of LION and Partnership meetings.
6. Performing necessary emergency procedures.
7. Assisting in maintenance of office supplies, form stock, postage, etc.
8. Assisting in the management of LION’s office equipment and phone system.
9. Assisting in the setup and cleanup of meetings.
10. Performing general office work, including photocopying, errands, etc. as needed.
11. Performing other tasks as required.
The work schedule may include weekend and evening hours.
ORGANIZATION: Reports to Office Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate with technical and clerical experience - including typing, word processing, and spreadsheet use. Must have demonstrated people service skills and be exceptionally reliable, responsible, and systematic. Flexible schedule including weekend and/or night hours.
COMPENSATION: Salary range: $ 27,105-37726 (FY02); part time hourly equivalent based on LION 40 hour work week. Benefits per personnel policy.
Approved by Board of Directors 7/28/98.