The
Systems Librarian investigates, understands, and improves library
systems as part of a team under the direction of the University
Librarian and acts as a liaison between the electronic resources/systems
and the library. This candidate will work with the other librarians, a
paraprofessional system expert and a system administrator in the I.T.
Department and will be an advanced administrative user of the Ex Libris
suite of products including Primo, Primo Central, Metalib, SFX, EZ Proxy
and Voyager or another I.L.S. as well as approximately 85 research
databases and a dspace Institutional Repository.
This
Systems Librarian will back up the paraprofessional system expert, the
I.T. systems administrator and the Digital Content Librarian and will be
able to perform the tasks assigned those positions as necessary
including maintaining and updating the link resolver and Primo Discovery
tool, updating the Primo user interface and the web pages contained
therein, mobile device functionality, system upgrades and maintenance,
and dspace repository maintenance. This Librarian will be responsible
for teaching information literacy once or twice a year and will work at
the reference desk every week of the Fall and Spring Semesters. This
librarian will also serve as a subject liaison to one computer related program on campus with responsibility for some collection development.
Responsibilities:
Acts
as the Liaison between the individual electronic products and the
library customizing features for optimal functionality, communicating
system information, providing training, reviewing and then setting
options, and improving overall use of the systems
Creates, Schedules, and runs reports
Posts Statistics and log data to shared space online
Customizes Electronic resources & I.L.S.
Links tables in Microsoft Access
Runs and Troubleshoots Access queries as necessary
Runs Large Scale Batch Functions and Exporting or Importing Holdings within Voyager, etc.
Performs Maintenance and Control of data within Voyager, etc.
Training of Systems or Electronic Resources
Communication of Systems Information
Assist with the process of renewing and managing electronic resources, upgrades, maintenance of systems, etc.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications required:
Master’s Degree in Library Science or Service
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently
SQL
2+ years of experience as an advanced user of an I.L.S. including experience with administrative functions
Understanding of ILS functions like Circulation and interactivity with other systems
Sophisticated Experience and Knowledge of Microsoft Access including the ability to Link Tables and Troubleshoot Queries
Understanding of Open URL, Link Resolvers, and Discovery Systems
Qualifications preferred:
CSS and HTML
Experience setting up library applications such as link resolvers or discovery systems
Web scripting
JAVA and Perl
Windows Server Experience
Experience working with content management systems, learning management systems, or institutional repositories
Knowledge of Web Development Interfaces
The University of Bridgeport is committed to building a diverse university community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should send a letter of application and resume to:
University of Bridgeport, Human Resources Office
Systems Librarian
126 Park Avenue,
Wahlstrom Library, 7th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: employment@bridgeport.edu
Tel: (203) 576-4588 Fax: (203) 576-4601
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