Category: Library IT Jobs

The University of Alaska's Consortium Library is recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

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The Web Services Librarian will work as part of the Library Systems Department to deliver access to more than 190 licensed databases, 20,000 electronic journals and books, and other web-based services. The department with five positions manages over 150 PCs for staff, public, and instructional use as well as several Linux and Windows servers for authentication, storage, web applications, and other services.

The Rider University Libraries are recruiting a Library Systems Manager.

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Rider University seeks a Library Systems Manager to assume overall responsibility for the management and ongoing development of a growing range of information technology based systems and services for the University Libraries on both campuses. Under the direction of the Dean of University Libraries individual will: manage the development and delivery of new and innovative user-centered library services; evaluate the use of technology to enhance and expand overall systems operations and services; maintain a comprehensive, responsive computing environment; plan and administer library technology systems; maintain system-wide fault tolerance and security at all levels; devise long term strategic plans for the development of information technology systems and services; coordinate the library’s annual equipment replacement schedules; and work closely with other campus units in the provision of information technology supported services.

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center is recruiting a Director, Technology Support Services.

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The Director of Technology Support Services oversees a program that includes IT services and support, including User Support and Help Desk; IT Systems; IT Applications and Web Development; and Emergent Technologies. This position leads in the development of IT policy and standards, standardized equipment and technology, and establishes and maintains partnerships with other HSC components.

The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Knowledge Management and IT (who also serves as HSC CIO and UNM Deputy CIO) and works collaboratively with respective Directors of Library and Education Services and for Health Sciences Informatics Development. In addition to the above, duties include those expected of all SOM and HSLIC faculty, including teaching, committee service, strategic planning team work, and scholarly activities.

The Penrose Library at Whitman College is recruiting a Systems/Metadata Librarian.

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The Systems/Metadata Librarian is accountable for the daily operation of the Innovative Interfaces Integrated Library System and for organizing access to networked information resources using traditional and emerging metadata protocol.

This position will also be responsible for associated authority control, quality control, knowledge of changing metadata standards, and other duties associated with the creation and maintenance of data related to both digital and print materials. Additionally, this individual will provide systems and metadata support for digital services and serve as the administrator of the library's website. A knowledge of automated library systems, professional techniques, and metadata standards is required as well as an awareness of the College's instructional and administrative planning. Education and practical experience with library automation, and general knowledge of current trends in computing and technology are necessary. The individual also participates in library-wide planning and policy making in a shared decision-making environment.

The Duke University Libraries are recruiting an Associate University Librarian for Information Technology.

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The Associate University Librarian for Information Technology (AUL IT) or Director for Information Technology, depending on background and qualifications, provides leadership, vision and strategic direction for the Duke University Libraries (DUL) in the development, delivery and integration of new and existing systems and technology services across the Libraries. S/he oversees the management and operations of Information Technology Services, including its four departments/sections that provide application development, ILS support, end user services and web services to the Libraries. S/he also serves as the Libraries' chief liaison with the University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and with other technology units on campus. S/he will actively seek partnerships and manage collaborations with departments of the Libraries and other organizations external to the Libraries to ensure that the resources are in place to support a wide array of user needs.