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Dear Mr Culling This very interesting advertisement doesn't say anything about the salary available - is there any indication you could give me? Regards Catherine Catherine Ebenezer 8 Malfort Road Camberwell London SE5 8DQ www.ebenezer1954.me.uk -----Original Message----- From: James Culling [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 22 July 2005 10:05 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Vacancy: Ex Libris (UK) Ltd - MetaLib/SFX Support Librarian METALIB/SFX SUPPORT LIBRARIAN Ex Libris (UK) Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic information professional to join its expanding MetaLib and SFX support team. THE COMPANY AND THE PRODUCTS: Ex Libris is a leading worldwide developer of a suite of high performance applications for libraries and information centres. MetaLib is a portal application, designed to assist libraries in promoting and providing access to their online resources. Library users can locate A&I databases, electronic journals, archives and catalogues that are relevant to their area of research and then search these resources simultaneously in MetaLib's uniform interface. MetaLib incorporates SFX, a link server that fits into the OpenURL framework of context-sensitive reference linking for libraries. SFX is also sold independently of MetaLib. Both MetaLib and SFX are web-based applications, installed on Unix servers (located for the most part at customer sites). Oracle and MySQL are used as the underlying database systems. For more information about MetaLib and SFX please see http://www.exlibrisgroup.com and click on the respective product logo. THE ROLE: As a MetaLib/SFX Support Librarian you will provide front line support to our growing UK customer base, composed primarily of academic libraries. You will also support library customers from other selected European markets. The Support Librarian will work closely with our UK project managers as well as with second line support teams outside the UK. This position is a full-time role, and you will be working from our Harefield office, located on the outskirts of West London. As this role is based in the United Kingdom, applicants must be a UK citizen or have authorisation to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, salary according to qualifications and experience. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * Excellent communication skills * Ability and enthusiasm for solving technical problems * Self-motivation * A willingness to learn new, complex software applications * Knowledge of the electronic scholarly publishing industry - A&I databases, e-journal/e-book providers, aggregators etc - either acquired through a degree or equivalent work experience * MS Office and Web skills * Experience with UNIX (Solaris and/or Linux) and familiarity with Apache, Oracle and MySQL is desirable but not essential CVs and covering letters should be sent via traditional mail, fax or email to: James Culling MetaLib/SFX Project Manager Ex Libris (UK) Ltd The Annex, Harefield House Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6RH Email: [log in to unmask] Fax: 01895 824438 CLOSING DATE: Friday 12th August -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Ex Libris (UK) Ltd., and is believed to be clean.