Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Systems Librarian - Southern Connecticut State University

Systems Librarian - Southern Connecticut State University. Department: Library Services. Rank: Associate Librarian. Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The Systems Librarian provides leadership for planning, implementing, and managing library systems, digital services, and information technologies, serves on a variety of library and university committees, maintains the library website and other library systems, and provides library staff technology training, and serves as a vendor contact. The Systems Librarian may also serve as liaison to one or more academic departments and the Office of Information Technology, provide subject specific instruction, creating instructional materials and collection development for assigned disciplines. The Systems Librarian is a faculty position and the librarian is expected to meet the standards for promotion and tenure. Reports to the Director of Library Services. Required Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS, or equivalent. Minimum of two years of current professional experience. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines. Familiarity with emerging trends in library services and systems. Experience with website development. Preferred Qualifications: Academic library or IT experience. Experience with ExLibris, ILLiad (interlibrary loan), LibGuides, Windows Servers. PHP, XML, CSS, HTML, UNIX, Linux, Mac OS, and metadata standards. Experience with library staff training, vendor APIs, and digitization. Application Process: Please email Letter of Interest, Resume, and Three References including their names, phone numbers, and email addresses to: baumc1@southernct.edu, Dr. Christina D. Baum, Director of Library Services, Southern Connecticut State University. In order for your application to be given consideration, all materials must be received by July 5, 2016. Position will remain open until filled.