Category: Library IT Jobs

The Norwich University Library is recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

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This newly aligned position is designed to focus on enhancing and supporting the library's web services. The librarian will provide leadership for the library's web presence and associated activities and initiatives. A user-centered approach, applying user experience and information architecture principles, will guide the librarians work and the successful candidate will be encouraged to employ user testing and usability studies. This position will also serve as the technical support contact for the Integrated Library System (OCLC WorldShare Management Services), of which Norwich is an early adopter.

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The Oregon State University Libraries are recruiting an Analyst Programmer.

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The analyst programmer advances the Libraries' strategic plan by working on the OSU Libraries' and Press' web programming initiatives. In addition, the analyst programmer enhances, manages, assesses and administers existing initiatives such as Library a la Carte, an open-source content management system developed at OSU Libraries, the Library's discovery tools, such as Summon, and mobile projects.

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The Carleton University Library is recruiting a Department Head of Systems.

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Under the general direction of the Associate University Librarian (Research, Scholarship and Technology), the incumbent is responsible for co-ordination and management of all operations and staff of the Systems Department; for establishing the goals, priorities and procedures for the department; for the technical development and management of IT systems, networks and digital developments in the Library. The incumbent works in close collaboration with department heads, administrative and academic departments to develop such systems and services; assists in representing the Library to individuals and groups on and off campus; and performs other related duties.

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The George Mason University Libraries are recruiting a Library Systems Administrator.

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This position reports to the Head of Systems Group, Digital Programs and Systems Division. Incumbent will perform UNIX system administration tasks on a number of different systems, to include: Solaris 10; Red Hat Linux and Mac OS X server (10.5+). Ability to write detailed scripts in at least one administrative language (e.g., Perl, shell, etc.) and an awareness of UNIX security procedures is required. Duties include installing software, performing backups, generating statistical reports, and interacting with outside departments and vendors as required. Knowledge of SQL is preferred.

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The Multnomah County Library is recruiting an IT Project Manager 2.

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Multnomah County seeks a collaborative, strategic, and experienced IT Project Manager to manage a complex portfolio of Library technology projects, ensuring that the Library's annual $5 million IT investment delivers excellent value to library patrons and staff. . . .

Incumbent will usually run several medium to large projects concurrently (e.g. RFID equipment implementation, replacement of public and staff computers, implementation of new Integrated Library System software, implementation of Verifone payment terminals in 19 library locations), while also ensuring that resources are deployed to accomplish numerous smaller projects and the on-going IT work required to support library operations.

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The North Dakota State University Libraries are recruiting a Systems Librarian.

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The Systems Librarian manages the day to day operations of the Systems Office; implements and operates the Libraries' information systems; liaises with ILS system vendor (Millennium, ExLibris); liaises with Information Technology Services, as needed; and liaises with external groups associated with library information systems issues.

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Catawba College's Corriher-Linn-Black Library is recruiting a Head of Library Systems and Technology.

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The Corriher-Linn-Black Library at Catawba College seeks an innovative, collaborative and service-oriented librarian to manage the library's systems and provide vision and leadership in library technology planning and implementation. The goal of this position is to find innovative ways to use technology to provide patron access to library materials and services, improve library functions and workflows, integrate library materials and services with other curricular services on campus, and otherwise assist the library in fulfilling its mission of service to students and faculty.

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The University of Chicago Library is recruiting an IT Programmer 2.

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Integrated Library Systems (ILS) is seeking an experienced technical professional who will implement and customize the Metridoc reporting system for integration with Kuali OLE integrated library system. This is part of a larger project to implement and customize the Kuali OLE integrated library system as a replacement for current legacy library management systems. Candidate will assume responsibility for other projects and participate in all aspects of implementation of the Kuali OLE system. Candidate will help to maintain existing legacy production systems during transition to use of Kuali OLE. Candidate will have had experience in working with library or other academic environments.

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The Harvard Library is recruiting a Designer/Multimedia Producer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Auto req ID: 27021BR):

The Designer/Multimedia Producer serves as designer and producer for Harvard Library web sites, electronic publications, electronic resources and print materials.

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The New York Public Library is recruiting a Senior Product Manager for Web Initiatives.

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At the head of a nimble team of developers and designers, and in close collaboration with other departments the Senior Product Manager for Web Initiatives will play a lead role in helping to shape the Library's future: developing new online service models that integrate social networking experiences and user collaboration in ways that enhance the Library's core resources (e.g. collections, spaces, programs, and staff expertise.). We are looking for someone to bring nontraditional thinking and a passion for NYPL's public mission to bear on this critical moment in the Library's history.

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The Indiana State University Library is recruiting a Chair of the Systems Department.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (notice of vacancy number: F12-215):

The Chair of Systems is a 12-month, tenure-track position who serves as part of the senior library management team with leadership responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, managing, operating, and executing the entire library's expanding computing environment of web-based services, mobile applications, and electronic resources. The incumbent helps to define and articulate the vision, strategic directions, and priorities for information technology in a dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork, and innovation. In addition, this position provides leadership in coordinating and defining system requirements and tasks for library-wide projects and initiatives.

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The Stevens Institute of Technology Library is recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

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• Provide leadership and expertise in the management of the library website
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the library website
• Ensure that the website provides accurate information, easy navigation and effective user support
• Ensure compliance with web/ADA standards, institute branding and security policies
• Support library digital projects
• Manage the mobile applications suite within the library environment

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The Folger Shakespeare Library is recruiting a Head of Information Systems.

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Responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of the Folger network and infrastructure, including phone and voice mail systems. Responsible for data security and retention. Responsible for computer operations, including infrastructure, systems, hardware, operational and office operations software, security, backup and protection of data. Maintains integrity of computer infrastructure, including wiring and connections, shared software and files, and configuration design. Performs network troubleshooting and upgrades. Maintains internet and VPN connections. . . . Monitors technology needs of the institution and prepares budget projections to support expansion of these systems. Supports Head of Collection Information Services in administering servers for Library's ILS and digital preservation systems. Supports division specific software and systems and provides technical support to institution's web sites.

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The Ohio State University Libraries are recruiting an Integrated Library Management Systems Manager.

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The ILMS Manager leads the ILMS Support Team, a service-oriented, team-based unit of the OSU Libraries (OSUL) IT Division. The ILMS Support Team is responsible for providing overall leadership, development, and management for the Libraries' integrated library management system, and associated products including the III WebPAC and OCLC's WorldCat Local@OSU. (The Libraries currently uses the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) Millennium system and will migrate to the III Sierra system in late 2012.) The ILMS Manager reports to the Associate Director for Information Technology and supervises the Catalog Services & Public Services Systems Coordinator.

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The University of Manitoba Libraries are recruiting a Head, Libraries Systems.

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Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of the Libraries' computer systems including the local integrated library system (ILS), the discovery layer, the inter-library loan system, the electronic reserves system, the Libraries' authentication systems, the subject guides system, the OpenURL resolver, the electronic resources management system and the virtual reference system.

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The Wright State University Libraries are recruiting a Digital Initiatives Librarian.

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To support the University Libraries' scholarly communications,online publishing, and institutional repository initiatives

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The University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries are recruiting a Sr. Systems Administrator.

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This position provides systems administration and some programming support for the Hesburgh Libraries. The bulk of the work is systems administration, and procures and maintains the infrastructure required for the Libraries to provide services to faculty, staff, and students of the University. This position is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of core applications the library employs in order to provide content and services to the University academic community. This position administers a wide variety of commercially licensed and open source technologies and software stacks and is responsible for the configuration, management, function, availability, and security for those systems.

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The Northern Kentucky University Library is recruiting a Systems Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 05929):

Responsibilities include primary administration of the campus integrated library system (NKUIRE), responsible for importing data (MARC and non-MARC) into the ILS also maintenance of the ILS web OPAC, and overseeing various duties related to selected non-ILS application software. Other duties include the administration of Institutional Repository and Discovery tool products as well as participation in digitization initiatives.

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The Linda Hall Library is recruiting a Head, Information Technology Services.

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Reporting to the Director of Innovative Technologies and Library Resource Management, the Head of Information Technology Services will manage all aspects of library information technology as deployed or planned at the Library, including information technology systems, networked information delivery, and authentication systems; oversee hardware and software specific to the Library (including web services, financial management, telephone system, network security, and information access and production technologies); and supervise two full-time staff positions.

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Johns Hopkins University's Sheridan Libraries are recuiting a Sr. Systems Programmer Analyst.

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1. Engage in storage system analysis and planning and where appropriate communicate with software/hardware vendors.
2. Coordinate/manage storage system implementation with vendors.
3. Support software development and deployment for the JHU Data Management service;
4. Upgrade operating system software; monitor/manage system performance, backups, and storage allocation;
5. Integrate and monitor Data Management services across multiple platforms; Provide programming support for optimizing system performance;
6. Develop procedures and systems to track volume and quality of data transfer, ingest, and integrity.

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