Sr. Systems Librarian, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Posted January 19, 2017
Brandeis University seeks to hire a Senior Systems Librarian to be responsible for administration and configuration of library systems, web sites and applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementation, support and maintenance of campus-wide library systems and applications, including but not limited to Alma, Primo, ILLiad, Library Web Sites, Dspace and other systems as implemented.
- Responsible for providing leadership in partnership with the Manager of Library Systems in planning new initiatives, and for facilitating communication between the LTS technical staff and non-technical staff.
- Responsible for enhancing library systems and applications, and implementing and facilitating integration of library systems and interoperability between library systems, other campus systems, and cloud services.
- Responsible for execution of all phases of projects to implement, administer, configure, support and document the library systems; assist the Manager of Library Systems in planning and coordinating such projects; working with NetSys group to maintain and support the library servers; providing back-up support to the Manager of Library Systems.
- Responsible for operational activities including configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading library systems, software and peripherals; installing modules and software related to the library systems including, but not limited to, Exlibris software systems, digital asset management software.
- Responsible for providing technical leadership, planning, architecture, design and methodology for library systems initiatives and implementations; in partnership with NetSys defining library systems specifications, planning and implementing data and digital asset preservation; analyzing workflow and recommending process changes ; creating internal system and training staff on library application and processes; keeping current with technology developments and applications.
- Develops and documents software programs to facilitate interoperability between systems; works within established LTS software development framework to develop software programs using standards and best practices; automates data loads and feeds to and from the library systems; other scripting as needed.\
- Analyzes users’ data, application and reporting needs to design processes and best practices; assists users with ad hoc report creation; scripting for data transformation and reporting. Responsible for developing and enhancing interfaces for user-facing services.
- Responsible for supporting and maintaining all library systems and services as backup for the Manager of Library Systems and the Systems Librarian for E-Resources; Back-up core function of systems in the library and be available for on-call
- Responsible for working with LTS staff and university community on planning for, implementing and administering systems for the public discovery, storage and preservation of digital materials.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MLS or MSI degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education
- 5-7 years experience with library digital repositories; experience developing and managing library systems (Alma, Primo)
- Proficiency with Perl (or PHP), SQL, HTML, XML required; May train others in functional area and interact with others across University and/or externally
- Familiarity with metadata standards such as EAD, MARC, Dublic Core
- Strong organizational, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students. May make presentations to stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills for complex software issues. Recommend and support the Manager of library system to make decision on process and workflow changes
- Experience with open source software, applications, web tools and new technology
- Ability to work with various constituencies and facilitate collaboration between them
Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
- Experience supporting campus-wide enterprise systems including integrated library systems, link resolvers, proxy servers, federated searching, digital asset management tools, electronic resource management systems
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills for complex applications.
- Proficiency with relational databases, database back-ended applications
- Experience with scripting languages and using APIs; experience with CSS, XML, XSL, XSLT and harvesting standards
- Experience in a research library or academic library
- Experience with some UX/usability testing methods
- Experience in teaching library staff using new software/tools
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at http://www.brandeis.edu/