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Date:         Thu, 17 Dec 1992 08:37:51 CDT
From:         Lenore <BR.LHJ@RLG.BITNET>
Subject:      job posting - Research Libraries Group

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                           VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


Title:           Jr. Programmer/Analyst or Programmer/Analyst

Reports to:      Manager, Online Applications

Classification:  Programmer/Analyst II/III

Salary:          $2879-4779/month, depending upon background and
                 qualifications


Founded in 1975, The Research Libraries Group, Inc. (RLG) is a
not-for-profit membership organization of leading educational,
scientific, and cultural institutions.  RLG currently serves over
120 general and special members and over 1,000 organizations and
individual scholars who use the RLIN database.  RLG has two primary
functions:  the development and operation of cooperative programs to
acquire, preserve, and extend access to research library, museum,
and archival holdings; and the development and operation of a
computerized bibliographic network (RLIN) that provides information
access and management to both member and nonmember institutions and
individuals.  RLG has an operating budget of $15,000,000 and a staff
of 95.  RLG's host institution is Stanford University.


Responsibilities

The incumbent analyzes user needs and creates functional
requirements and external design specifications for new functions of
and changes to existing RLG mainframe (ITPS) application systems;
develops software to implement new functions and changes; and
[provides information for other programmer/ analysts, writers, and
customer support staff on user procedures, design of existing RLIN
software, and internal and external standards.] The distinction
between the Programmer/Analyst II and III classifications is made on
the basis of years of applicable experience; a P/A III works more
independently and creatively in the pursuit of development goals,
and works on more complicated systems.  P/A III functions appear in
brackets below.

Expresses [expert] understanding of user procedures, organization,
and needs in functional requirements and external design
specifications.

[Anticipates implications of proposed enhancements to RLIN
application software, and] analyzes and specifies needed changes to
the software as required.

[Designs,] codes, integrates, tests, and documents requested
changes, new features, and new systems in RLIN application software.
Maintains program modules for RLIN application software.

Participates in project teams for developing or enhancing software.
[Develops implementation estimates.]

[Participates in development of internal structure for RLIN
application software, including integration of major modules.
Writes and maintains internal design documents.]

Participates in design and code review.  Develops alternate designs
for software, [examining all options and analyzing their pros and
cons.]

[Insures that external design conforms to functional requirements.]
Insures that the modules and the system conform to internal and
external design.  Insures that newly developed software adheres to
Customer and Operations Support Division's standards for production.

Reviews project documentation, including functional requirements and
external and internal design specifications, to ensure completeness
and consistency and to spot [potential implementation problems and]
inconsistencies.  Reviews user documentation for technical accuracy.

[Reviews and comments on proposed changes to standards originating
outside RLG.]



Qualifications

Required

BS degree in computer science or Master's degree in library or
information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
combination of education and experience.

Minimum of three years experience [five years for appointment at the
III level] in:  systems analysis and design of online information
retrieval systems; using high-level structured programming language,
preferably Pascal.

Understanding of the USMARC formats and library operations.

Demonstrated ability to:  create clear design documents; learn new
systems and programming languages; work independently, as a team
member, and with a diverse user community; communicate clearly and
effectively, both orally and in writing.

Desired

Experience working in a large research library using online
bibliographic systems and developing library automation, interactive
or database management system applications.



To apply, send resume and cover letter highlighting qualifications
to:
                       Lenore Jones (VA#921683)
                       Manager, Online Applications
                       The Research Libraries Group, Inc.
                       1200 Villa Street
                       Mountain View, California 94041-1100

email:                 BR.LHJ@RLG.STANFORD.EDU

Deadline:  30 December 1992



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