Category: Library IT Jobs

The Chicago State University Library is recruiting a Digital and Web Services Librarian Specialist.

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Functioning under administrative direction in the library technical services department, employee works to set up, design, maintain, and support library web systems including web server, web pages, distributed web content provisioning, web applications, and electronic resource access through library webs and digital libraries including digitization and incorporation of library materials.

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The University of Notre Dame' Hesburgh Libraries are recruiting a Digital Access Librarian.

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The Digital Access Librarian is responsible for envisioning the information architecture (navigation, content, and context), coordinating user experience activities (usability, user engagement, feedback), and collaborating on the implementation of the web technology (XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Web Scripting Languages) for the Hesburgh Libraries' web presence.

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The University of Texas Libraries are recruiting a Software Developer/Analyst.

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Using web development and content management experience to provide support for library staff and campus constituents in incorporating digital assets into their projects and online learning modules. Track trends in research, pilot methods to address future information access needs from UT Library digital collections, and serve as a resource person for library staff about new and emerging information access technologies such as mobile devices, course management integration, blogs, wikis and resource federation. Participate in the evaluation, development, purchase and implementation of software and hardware solutions to improve UT Libraries digital collection related services.

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East Carolina University's J.Y. Joyner Library is recruiting a Discovery Services Librarian.

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Reporting to the Assistant Director for Library Technology, the Discovery Services Librarian will:

• Provide leadership and vision in the management, support, integration, and administration of the Library's suite of information management and discovery systems
• Work collaboratively with ECU Libraries' faculty and staff to evaluate the Libraries' online resource discovery environment and to develop and implement strategies and innovative solutions to improve external and internal user experience and maximize system functionality
• Chair or co-chair library discovery committees
• Serve as head of the Discovery Services department and supervise two to three staff whose responsibilities include administering the integrated library system
• Monitor trends and best practices in library discovery; recommend and facilitate improvements to existing systems and services

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Michigan Technological University's Van Pelt and Opie Library is recruiting a Library Web Developer.

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Michigan Technological University's Van Pelt and Opie Library seeks an energetic, user-focused and collegial Web developer that enjoys working on a variety of projects with library and IT staff, faculty, and students that support library services, instruction and research. The position requires commitment to the completion of reliable and innovative products and is responsible for developing, maintaining and customizing dynamic and complex web pages, and integrating a number of web services and data sources into new and existing interfaces and applications. The position will work collaboratively with the university’s IT Support Services to design new or modify existing back-end databases that support web applications and services.

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Boston University's Pappas Law Library is recruiting a Digital Technologies/Systems Librarian.

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Provide technology and systems expertise to ensure that the Law Library optimally utilizes all existing digital technologies as well as investigates new technologies that enhance the discovery and delivery of legal information to faculty and students. Working collaboratively with managers and librarians from all units in the Library, as well as librarians at other Boston University libraries, the Digital Technologies & Systems Librarian continually implements new library technologies and online systems to improve workflow and services.

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The New York Public Library is recruiting two consultants two consultants for Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP).

Here's an excerpt from the ad for a Technology Consultant ReCap Discovery to Delivery Project:

NYPL seeks a Technology Consultant to support the work of the Workflow and Technology Subcommittee (WTS). The Technology Consultant will work closely with the Technology Architect and the Planning Consultant but will also provide deliverables directly to the WTS.

The Technology Consultant will be engaged to perform the following activities:

1. Prepare a technology environmental scan:

a. Identify current technologies available in the ReCAP partner libraries and the ReCAP facility to support discovery, request and delivery, collections management, and collections development

Describe the software systems currently in use to support these library functions at each of the three ReCAP partners and at the ReCAP facility. Include local and external systems that are used by these institutions.

b. In conjunction with the Technology Architect, identify options for software systems to support those four required elements of the shared collection (discovery, request and delivery, collections management, and collections development).

Based on research and domain knowledge, describe software systems (and related services) that could be used to support those functions in the context of a shared collection. Provide a general description of their functionality and their attributes e.g. propriety or open-source, perpetual license or subscription, and/or other attributes as advised by the Technology Consultant. Provide a preliminary assessment of the pros and cons of each system for use by ReCAP shared collections. Note: this activity is intended to describe potential technologies in general, not to recommend specific choices at this time.

Deliverable: A written report to the Technology Architect and the WTS due by April 31, 2012.

2. Make recommendations to the Technology Architect and the WTS about the design of systems infrastructure to support both user-facing and staff-facing services at each member institution to support shared collections.

Working as part of a team including the Technology Architect, the Workflow Consultant, and the Planning Consultant, incorporate information about new services, revised workflows, and system options to produce recommendations about the system infrastructure needed to support ReCAP shared collections. Specific tasks include:

• Review findings and recommendations made by the Workflow Consultant, who will be engaged to evaluate current workflows associated with selection from the partner libraries for ingest into the ReCAP facility, and to recommend appropriate modifications to these workflows and related technology services necessary to support the shared collection. The Workflow Consultant’s initial report is expected to be available in summer 2012.
• Consider findings by the Planning Consultant regarding desired organizational structure, governance, and cost-sharing (as available).
• Assess existing software products applicable to shared collections (as identified in Activity #1) and recommend appropriate solutions for the ReCAP partners’ shared collections system architecture.
• Identify any needed systems or functionality not currently available in existing software products, with recommendations about how best to fill gaps.
• Assist the Technology Architect in gathering cost information for implementing or developing the recommended system solutions.

Deliverable: A report to the Technology Architect and the WTS due by September 30, 2012 describing the Technology Consultant’s recommendations for system solutions to support ReCAP shared collections. The report will include any recommendations with respect to priorities, development, or implementation scheduling.

For the complete RFP please contact Joseph Brucia at josephbrucia@nypl.org

Here's an excerpt from the ad for a Workflow Consultant ReCAP Discovery to Delivery Project:

NYPL seeks a Workflow Consultant to support the work of the Workflow and Technology Subcommittee (WTS). The Workflow Consultant will work closely with the Planning Consultant and the technology team but will provide deliverables directly to the WTS.

The Workflow Consultant will be engaged to perform the following activities:

1. Evaluate current workflows associated with transferring materials to and retrieving materials from the ReCAP facility

The Workflow Consultant will document existing workflows at the partner libraries necessary to perform these activities:

• Select and prepare materials for transfer to ReCAP
• Request, receive, and return materials needed from ReCAP

The Workflow Consultant will also document workflows at the ReCAP facility necessary to perform these activities:

• Ingest and shelve new materials from each partner (including use of inventory control system)
• Respond to request, retrieve, deliver, return and reshelve requested materials.

2. Recommend appropriate modifications to these workflows and related technology services necessary to support the shared collection Deliverables:

Deliverables:

• An initial report to the WTS due by July 31, 2012 describing current workflows and the Workflow Consultant’s recommendations for workflow changes and system changes necessary to support ReCAP shared collections.
• A final report due September 30, 2012 based on continued participation in planning discussions with the WTS and the project team, to incorporate modifications based on subsequent decisions about services, organization, or collection management.

For complete RFP please contact Joseph Brucia at josephbrucia@nypl.org

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The New York University Libraries are recruiting a Junior Web Developer.

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Manage Libraries' web sites and ensure their accessibility and operation from conceptualization to launch, including, but not limited to, development of information infrastructure, oversight of database development, and content management solutions. Develop project plans for major site updates; create time lines to meet client deadlines and/or department goals; monitor progress and revise plans.

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The Auraria Library is recruiting a Web and Content Developer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job posting no.: 815796):

The Auraria Library, serving the University of Colorado Denver, Downtown Denver Campus; Metropolitan State College of Denver; and the Community College of Denver, seeks a dynamic, energetic, and innovative individual to serve as the Web and Content Developer. . . .

The incumbent will work closely with the Web Programmer and others throughout the library to make the web site more visually appealing and develop a content management plan to develop high quality content for the site. The incumbent is responsible for creating website templates and layouts, producing graphic elements, and web development and maintenance. The incumbent will lead accessibility, usability and quality assurance activities in relation to the library's online interfaces and write and develop web policies.

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The Library of Congress is recruiting a Digital Project Coordinator.

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The position is located in the Integrated Library System Program Office of the Technology Policy Directorate of Library Services information technology (IT) goals through implementation of projects involving the Library's integrated library system, other enterprise systems, and web enabled applications. Individually, and in collaboration with IT and user organization experts, the incumbent develops and coordinates major program components that include IT support for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, online public professionals, IT specialists, and various working groups throughout the Library involved in technologies and systems supporting the Library's mission. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and manages a wide variety of complex projects and activities related to current and new releases of the various Technology Policy systems.

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The University of Southern California Libraries are recruiting a Director of Web Services. The position is listed as MIS Director (Decentralized).

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition ID: 011654):

The Director of Web Services is an integral part of the Libraries IT team. The individual will lead planning, management, development, and implementation of USC Libraries' web presence, ensuring that services provided meet users' research needs and expectations, enhance the user experience, and support the USC Libraries' strategic plan.

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The University at Albany Libraries are recruiting an Associate Director for Technical Services & Library Systems.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (ref. no.: P12-26930):

Reporting to the Dean and Director of Libraries, this senior administrative position is responsible for all activities related to acquiring information resources for the Libraries’ collections, and creating and maintaining access to collections in all formats. Responsibilities include oversight of the Acquisitions Services, Cataloging Services, Library Systems, and Database Maintenance, Processing and Bindery departments. As a member of the Libraries’ senior administrative group, the Associate Director shares responsibility for developing and implementing the mission, goals and broad policy directions for the University Libraries.

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The University of New Mexico Libraries are recruiting an Analyst/Programmer 3.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting number: 0814039):

Working both collaboratively and independently in a dynamic, service-oriented environment, the Analyst Programmer III will provide operational oversight and technical leadership of the UL's Library Information Technology (LIT) Applications Team and its allied services. . . . Strategic responsibilities will include advising the Director, Library Information Technology and other UL leaders on emerging trends in software development, maintaining and developing skills in information technology, and envisioning how information technology can be effectively applied academic libraries and the broader academy. This position will also perform a key role in providing leadership for the software lifecycle for critical UL applications be they developed in-house, open source projects, or proprietary packages.

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The Belmont University Library is recruiting a Systems Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (request/posting number: 0501432):

Responsible for all library systems and technology-related services, working collaboratively with library faculty and staff and providing leadership to implement new technology services and digital initiatives.

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The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries are recruiting a Systems Librarian.

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Reporting to the Integrated Systems Librarian in the Library Information Systems Department, the Systems Librarian will advance enterprise library applications through maintenance, customization, and professional vision. The successful candidate will work closely with team members, the Library Information Systems Department, library staff, professional colleagues, and vendors to deliver online services to the VCU community. The Systems Librarian will also provide systems administration support in both a local LAMP and an external cloud environment. He or she is responsible for exploring new technologies and identifying opportunities for their effective application, including the potential integration with other university and library systems. . . .

Although experience in certain areas is desirable, this is an entry-level position in which candidates who demonstrate excellent promise and a passion for developing superior academic library systems will be given the most serious consideration.

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library is recruiting a Technical Architect for Library Content Discovery and Delivery—Library Acquisitions.

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Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, the Technical Architect for Library Content Discovery and Delivery will collaborate with members of Library Information Technology, Content Access Management, Acquisitions, and Electronic Resource Support to plan and implement critical technology integration solutions between units that create the digital content and those that acquire, license, purchase, and provide for standardized access to it. He or she will participate in the technical and policy work necessary to bridge the gap between the infrastructure pieces and the public service and research components of online material access and use, and will provide technical mentoring to staff and assist in training and supervising the work of staff involved in e-resource management.

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The Library of Congress is recruiting an Information Technology Specialist (Automation Specialist) .

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The Automation Specialist supports the development and operation of automated activities of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). The incumbent works under the direction of the NLS Automation Officer to ensure that the NLS IT infrastructure is appropriate to allow NLS staff to fulfill their mission now and in the future. The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of the READS integrated library management software.

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The University of Massachusetts Boston's Healey Library is recruiting a Library Applications Development Manager.

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The Library Applications Development Manager for the Healey Library will be responsible for managing the Library’s applications and for the development of custom library applications, as needed. The Library Applications Development Manager will also: manage and analyze database and system projects, including new and on-going development, integration and support of the library’s digital and web-based services; make recommendations on library policies, procedures and protocols; define new projects and priorities, working with the University Librarian and other department heads; manage and schedule software development projects; coordinate deployment and management of production systems within the library. . .

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