Systems Librarian, Cal Poly Pomona University, Pomona, CA

Posted December 11, 2023

Position Details

Reporting to the University Library Dean, the Systems Librarian provides primary support and oversight for library systems, information technology services, and digital initiatives for the University Library at Cal Poly Pomona. Working collaboratively with the Senior Director of Library Operations & Library Development, the Head of the Collections, Acquisitions, and Resource Discovery Services (CARDS) unit, and the Library Technology Services (LTS) staff team, the incumbent serves as the primary technology subject matter expert and ensures the effective discovery and delivery of library resources across multiple systems, platforms, and the internet to students, faculty, staff, and scholars.

The incumbent is responsible for the administration, configuration, and technical support of the library’s discovery platforms and related integrations, especially for all library resources discoverable through the unified library management system (UMLS). Through ongoing collaboration with colleagues throughout the University Library, on campus, and in the California State University System, the Systems Librarian is also responsible for the ongoing management of systems that support digitization, digital collection storage and presentation, and scholarly publishing, as well as additional web applications and sites maintained by the University Library. In collaboration with the Senior Director of Library Operations & Library Development, the Systems Librarian participates in planning and coordinating the work of LTS unit, collaborates with other library faculty and staff, and acts as the primary liaison with the Division of Information Technology and Institutional Planning (Campus IT).

These responsibilities address important aspects of the library’s central responsibility, which is to provide equitable access to recorded knowledge for the purpose of teaching and learning as related to the curriculum, to provide services that empower students to develop and strengthen their information literacy skills, and to build and nurture a collection that supports the curriculum. Librarians make use of emerging technologies to support their teaching, reference service, and collections activities, to improve access to materials, and to enhance their ability to offer services and resources regardless of the location of the user.

Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert in systems and facilitates planning, implementing, and managing library information systems and technologies.

• Serves as the systems administrator for a variety of services and platforms, including Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE, Rapido, ILLiad, PeopleSoft, EZProxy, Cascade, SpringShare, BroncoScholarworks, Preservica, and ArchivesSpace.
• Serves as the chief advisor to the University Library Dean and library management team on library systems and information technology topics and issues, and provides technology updates and recommendations on the adoption of new and emerging technologies as appropriate.
• Coordinates implementation and configuration of new hardware, software, and equipment, facilitating accessibility reviews, system demonstrations, systems and usability testing, and assessment of hardware, software, and network performance.
• Organizes and implements training for library employees on new and existing library systems and technologies.
• Develops, plans, and coordinates regular usability testing of the library website and systems to enhance the user experience.
• Ensures accessibility compliance of all library resources in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and campus IT requirements.
• Collaborates with members of LTS to oversee the campus institutional repository (Bronco ScholarWorks) including systems maintenance, development, ingestion, and overall usage.
• Collaborates with the Division of Information Technology & Institutional Planning (Campus IT) in the communication, planning, technical troubleshooting, service coordination, and delivery of services to the university community, with close attention given to developing and ensuring formal contingency policies as well as disaster recovery plans for all library systems and data.
• Serves on relevant IT-related campus committees and working groups related to library systems, information technology, campus, or system-wide technology governance.
• Works collaboratively with the Special Collections and Archives unit to support the systems maintenance of the digital collections platform (Preservica) and ArchivesSpace.
• May work collaboratively with the Student Innovation Idea Labs to support the ongoing development of the Maker Studio, a dedicated makerspace in the library.
• Participates in the activities of the University Library such as the planning, development, and assessment of the Library’s services, operations, programs, policies, and initiatives.

Minimum requirements include:

• ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) OR equivalent degree in field relevant to information technology (computer science, information management systems, etc.). Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Experience in and or a demonstrated capacity to oversee library systems, technology, and software, including maintenance, assessment, and troubleshooting of an integrated library system, content management system, and/or discovery platform in an academic, research, or larger public library.
• Evidence of excellent analytical, organizational, communication, project management, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above – “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success”

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with ExLibris Alma/Primo VE or other integrated library systems that facilitate discovery and resource management.
• Familiarity or experience with relevant programming languages, analytics tools, and other related library technology like Python, XML, SQL/MySQL, Alma Analytics, JavaScript, and/or HTML/CSS.
• Willingness to become certified in Alma/Primo VE within first year of hire.
• Familiarity or experience with user experience and graphic design principles.

How to Apply:

Using the link: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/534099/university-library-systems-librarian