Information System Association (Systems Librarian), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA

Posted June 17, 2016

Description

The Library Department is looking for an Information Systems Associate II/III – Systems Librarian to join their team. This is an exempt, full-time position, and is eligible for benefits.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Library Services at WHOI/Co-Director of the MBL WHOI Library, the Systems Librarian provides technical expertise, day-to-day administration, and support for traditional and emerging library software solutions and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Utilizes technologies to provide the best possible experience for library patrons and staff as they search and access the information in our library systems with a focus on the integrated library system, Voyager.
• Supports/maintains computers in the Library offices.
• Collaborates with the Data Librarian and Institution Archivist to support access to Institution data collections and new initiatives.
• Manages all aspects of the Integrated Library System. Works with Library staff to implement improvements and new features.  Coordinates with Information Services Department staff and vendor to perform maintenance and upgrades.
• Utilizing current standards and best practices, catalogs incoming books, technical reports, theses and serials for the DLA collection and maintains links to electronic resources.
• Maintains serial acquisitions records in the integrated library system.
• Provides IT/Software support for DLA computers.
• Serves as back-up to Data Librarian as necessary.

DESIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Information Systems Associate II Level:
Master’s degree in a specifically related field with minimal experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with several years of relevant experience in computing and information services disciplines, or demonstrated competency as an Information Systems Associate I, or significant, progressive independence and skill development at the Information Systems Assistant III or Senior Information Systems Assistant levels or equivalent positions on the other technical ladders, or equivalent work experience in the absence of a formal degree.

Information Systems Associate III Level:
Ph.D. in a related field, or Master’s in a related field with several years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s in a related field with more than five years of experience. In the absence of a formal degree, considerable equivalent work experience is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the technical skill, motivation, independence, and creativity necessary to complete difficult tasks.

Both Levels:

• Experience with an integrated library system, as well as experience supporting other library specific software is strongly desired.
• Other preferred experience includes Drupal, and knowledge of metadata standards such as MARC and Dublin Core.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

To Apply
http://www.whoi.edu/jobs/