The Library Network Newsletter

January 04, 2010

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13331 Reeck Road, Southgate, MI 48195-3054

JOB POSTING

SENIOR NETWORK TECHNICIAN (full-time position) PRINCIPAL FUNCTION Under the direction of the Network Services Manager, the Senior Network Technician is primarily responsible for: monitoring and troubleshooting the telecommunications network, installation, maintenance and support of computer hardware and software primarily with Linux and Microsoft servers, and providing help desk support as needed by The Library Network (TLN) staff or library members. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor the wide area network and telecommunication connections for TLN and all member libraries. 2. Provide network support including router, firewall, and wireless network support for TLN and all

member libraries. 3. Provide end user help desk support as a backup to TLN helpdesk staff. 4. Install, upgrade, maintain and support Linux and Microsoft servers. 5. Perform network administrative tasks including email account and listserv group moves/adds/changes. 6. Perform router, switch and firewall configuration updates. 7. Develop and maintain documentation for all network-related devices. 8. Research and test new technology that will benefit library members. 9. Backup other staff as necessary. 10. Perform other duties as assigned by Network Services Manager and/or the TLN Director.

QUALIFICATIONS and NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, technical certifications or equivalent work experience

2. CCNA certification required 3. 2 years of Linux/Unix Server support experience required 4. 2 years of Microsoft server support experience preferred 5. Experience managing Cisco switches, routers and ASA firewalls 6. Experience with configuring switches for vlan, spanning tree protocol and HSRP 7. Familiarity with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP 8. Familiarity with T1, VPN, Metro Ethernet 9. Solid understanding of DNS 10. Experience with shell scripting or PHP, PERL, Python 11. Problem solving ability 12. Excellent communication skills – verbal/written 13. Excellent organizational skills 14. Good interpersonal skills 15. Detail oriented 16. Works cooperatively with a team Salary & Benefits Salary starting at: $55,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, which includes: Michigan Employees Retirement System (MERS) Defined Benefit Plan, Health, Dental, Optical, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability. Supervisory Association Union. Resume and letter of application, no later than, Monday, January 18, 2010 to: The Library Network Attn: Angie Michelini, Network Services Manager (amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us) The Library Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2010

TLN CALENDAR OF EVENTS (U-P-D-A-T-E-D: December 29, 2009)

NOTE: *** Indicates CHANGE in date, time and/or location * Indicates new addition from last revision

Time Name of Meeting Location JANUARY 7 9:30 Circulation Services Huntington Woods 14 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 15 9:30 Youth Services Chelsea 15 1:30 Teen Services Chelsea 19 9:30 Technology Committee Bloomfield 21 4:30 TLN Board TLN *** 28 9:30 SASUG

*** 29 9:00 Steering Committee Redford *** 29 10:00 Quarterly Membership Meeting Redford FEBRUARY 1 9:30 Adult Services Madison Heights 3 1:30 SAM User Group Redford 8 1:30 Steering Committee LVCC 11 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 16 9:30 Technology Committee Northville 18 4:30 TLN Board Lincoln Park *** 25 9:30 SASUG MARCH 1 9:30 Adult Services Redford 4 9:30 Circulation Services Springfield 8 1:30 Steering Committee LVCC 11 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 12 9:30 Youth Services Trenton 12 1:30 Teen Services Trenton 16 9:30 Technology Committee Rochester Hills 18 4:30 TLN Board TLN 25 9:30 SASUG Berkley APRIL 5 9:30 Adult Services Brighton 8 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 15 4:30 TLN Board Salem-South Lyon 20 9:30 Technology Committee Auburn Hills 22 9:30 SASUG TBA 23 9:00 Steering Committee Caroline Kennedy 23 10:00 Quarterly Membership Meeting Caroline Kennedy

MAY 3 Adult Services Field Trip TBA 6 9:30 Circulation Services Dexter 10 1:30 Steering Committee LVCC 13 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 14 9:30 Youth Services Highland 14 1:30 Teen Services Highland 18 9:30 Technology Committee Salem-South Lyon 20 4:30 TLN Board TLN 27 9:30 SASUG TBA JUNE 7 9:30 Adult Services Oxford 10 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 14 1:30 Steering Committee LVCC 15 9:30 Technology Committee Independence 17 4:30 TLN Board Riverview 24 9:30 SASUG TBA JULY 10:00 Steering Committee TBA 11:00 Quarterly Membership Picnic TBA 8 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 15 4:30 TLN Board West Bloomfield 20 9:30 Technology Committee Dexter 22 9:30 SASUG TBA AUGUST 2 9:30 Adult Services Springfield 9 1:30 Steering Committee LVCC 12 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 13 9:30 Youth Services Commerce 13 1:30 Teen Services Commerce 17 9:30 Technology Committee Novi 19 4:30 TLN Board Novi 26 9:30 SASUG White Lake SEPTEMBER 2 9:30 Circulation Services Novi 9 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 13 9:30 Adult Services Field Trip TBA 13 1:30 Steering Committee LVCC 16 4:30 TLN Board TLN 21 9:30 Technology Committee Waterford 23 9:30 SASUG

OCTOBER 9:00 Steering Committee TBA 10:00 Quarterly Membership Meeting TBA 4 9:30 Adult Services Westland 8 9:30 Youth Services Lincoln Park 8 1:30 Teen Services Lincoln Park 14 2:00 SASUG ExComm LVCC 19 9:30 Technology Committee Brighton 21 4:30 TLN Board Saline 28 9:30 SASUG NOVEMBER 1 9:30 Adult Services Baldwin 16 9:30 Technology Committee LVCC 18 4:30 TLN Board TLN DECEMBER 6 9:30 Adult Services Royal Oak 16 4:30 TLN Board TLN