Technical Information Specialist

Library System Administrator

Acquires, organizes, accesses, and disseminates information across a wide spectrum of subjects and fields. Manages the integrated library system (ILS), the CD-ROM Local Area Network (LAN), the computer lab, Internet access, the web page, and all network communications.

Maintains the library operating systems and stand-alone computers to include software upgrades, data separation, equipment maintenance, database maintenance, systems backup, report generations, equipment modifications, replacements, etc.

Develops automated procedures for preserving the integrity of the systems. Establishes timelines for all maintenance functions. Guides the continuing integration of information technology into operations and services. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates stand-alone and networked electronic multimedia for library applications.

Works with the supervisory librarian and librarian (reference) to analyze the library collection and services strategy, facilitating user access to new information sources and technologies. Assists the supervisory librarian in preparing a strategic plan for library technology, incorporating Air Force, MAJCOM, and base-level goals and coordinates technology plans with various agencies.

Evaluates user requirements for data and for automated systems; conducts surveys and studies, analyzing ways to improve mission and education support. Serves as the library system administrator for the DSN host address and base LAN connectivity. Serves as the library system liaison for education and academic campus support.

Prepares operating instructions for system equipment and library computer programs including courses of action to be taken when anticipated machine errors occur, control setups, emergency shutdown procedures, and procedures for rebooting the system. Participates in the planning and supervision of automation-related library taskings. Monitors the operation of automated programs and responds to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors. Provides on-the-job automation training for staff. Creates program scripts and macros as appropriate.

Coordinates the disposal of obsolete inventory with proper documentation and authorization. Maintains current logs of operations, patron usage, vendor assistance calls, service visits, and system malfunctions. Schedules special operations and reports. Conducts an annual inventory of computer equipment and software.

Installs passwords and issues staff authorization levels. Conducts customer computer literacy classes for the community. Works with librarian to provide library instruction activities and outreach services.