Category: Library IT Jobs

The University of Michigan Library is recruiting a Drupal Developer/Designer. Salary: $40,000-$45,000; final salary dependent on education and previous relevant experience.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job id: 40465):

The University Library web site provides access to resources, services, collections, news and staff of the University Library. The University Library web environment serves to facilitate and support branch and divisional library web sites and resources as well as to create an integrated and coherent Library-wide web environment responsive to the information and access needs of our users. The web site is built with Drupal 6, makes extensive use of Solr, and is integrated with the library's catalog (VuFind) and article discovery (Metalib) tools. It serves as a virtual extension and representation of the Library, is designed to be easily navigable; and to provide timely and accurate news and information, customization options and a sense of identity and coherence to the user. . . .

Reporting to the Web Systems Manager, the Drupal Developer/Designer is an integral part of a team developing innovative library services tailored to the University Library's diverse user base. The Drupal Developer/Designer works independently and with other developers in Library Web Systems to:

• Maintain and extend the existing public Drupal web site
• Design, develop, and maintain a new Drupal-powered staff intranet
• Develop new functionality for the library's web sites
• Maintain and extend the sites' graphic identity to other library web tools and services (in consultation with the Director of Communications and the User Experience Department)
• Serve as backup developer for the library's non-Drupal applications
• Design and extend the graphic identity of library web sites

The Multnomah County Library is recruiting a Library Web Services Manager. Salary: $49,696.23-$76,692.02.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Multnomah County Library seeks a full-time Library Web Services Manager with the technical skills, communication ability and big-picture vision required to optimize the online experience for patrons and staff. Working closely with a small and growing team, the position is responsible for leadership, research, development, design, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and technical maintenance of Multnomah County Library's web presence. In conjunction with stakeholders, the position will help develop e-strategies to best serve our patrons.

The Leonard Lief Library of the City University of New York's Lehman College is recruiting an Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job id: 2661):

This position is primarily responsible for organization and maintenance of the Leonard Lief Library's electronic resources and website, which serves as information portal to the Lehman community and is migrating to a content management system. The work involves detailed tracking and maintenance of currently licensed electronic resources, as well as arranging for trials and evaluation of new resources under consideration.

The Mount Aloysius College Library is recruiting a Systems & Emerging Technologies Librarian.

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This 12 month position is responsible for managing the Library’s automation system, overseeing system upgrades, routine operation questions, problem reporting, and system reporting functions; also oversees setup, customization, and interlinking of library databases; maintains and updates the Library Web site; provides reference service including elementary IT support to students; and serves as faculty liaison providing information literacy instruction to Allied Health, Nursing, and Science disciplines. Position is required to teach one course per year and serve on College committees as appropriate. Some evening and weekend work required.

The Brown University Library is recruiting a Library Programmer.

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The incumbent explores and develops opportunities to integrate library resources and services into the University's course management system, online learning, and other campus initiatives. The incumbent creates and integrates web-based personalization tools including applet development (mobile applications, Google Gadgets, etc.). The incumbent gathers, reports, and evaluates web statistics and data. The Programmer provides technical support for content management systems such as Drupal and web publishing applications such as WordPress.

The College of Charleston Library is recruiting an Assistant Dean for Technical Services and Library Systems.

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The College of Charleston Libraries seek an innovative leader to serve as the Assistant Dean for Technical Services and Library Systems. The successful candidate should have several years of progressively responsible experience managing a collection development or cataloging department as well as experience managing library systems. The library seeks a leader with a keen sense of the evolving role of academic libraries. The position requires someone with strong analytical, budgeting and decision making skills, and an ability to achieve results by motivating staff and colleagues. A record of professional participation, knowledge of issues and trends, and the ability to represent the library at all levels is essential. A member of the senior management team, the Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of Libraries.

The University of California, Berkeley's Marian Koshland Bioscience and Natural Resources Library is recruiting an Emerging Technologies Librarian. Salary: $48,029 to $56,496 depending upon qualifications.

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Develops and adapts technologically innovative services to meet the information needs of the campus life sciences research community. In coordination with the Head Librarian and the Head, Information Services, the Emerging Technologies Librarian is responsible for developing a program of web-based bibliographic instruction for the biological and natural resources. Coordinates the development and maintenance of the Bioscience and Natural Resources Library web site. Trains library staff in innovative uses of software. Administers Macintosh computer classroom, including investigation of Macintosh software products.

The SUNY New Paltz Library is recruiting a Head of Information Systems.

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Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the incumbent will train and supervise computer support staff in installing and maintaining library hardware and software, work collaboratively with library colleagues in planning and promoting new technologies, build partnerships with other IT staff on campus, communicate with vendors, and represent the library effectively on campus- and SUNY-wide technological initiatives. He or she will also participate in reference service and the library liaison program as a member of the Library Faculty.

This is a two-year appointment, renewable, tenure track position, which will be filled at the Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian level depending on qualifications and experience. Salary is commensurable with experience and qualifications.

The Indiana University Libraries are recruiting a Head, Digital User Experience Department.

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The Head of the Digital User Experience Department will be charged with the development of a holistic vision for the user's experience and implementation of a comprehensive digital strategy and operational plans for the IU Libraries Bloomington web presence. This position oversees the development of content, design, and integration of online library services with campus online environments including the course management system (Oncourse) and campus administrative portals (i.e., OneStart). Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Academic Services, this position will lead a department of 1 librarian and 1 professional staff member as well as coordinate the work activities of 1.5 developers. Responsibilities will include effective integration of discovery tools for electronic resources; development of integrated resources in a variety of environments based on the principles of user-centered design; oversight of the web publishing infrastructure and ensuring compliance with the University and industry standards for security, privacy, and accessibility; implementation of transformative technologies (such as Web 2.0); ongoing user testing and redesign; and other assessments of the web-based services. The Head of the Digital User Experience Department will also serve as an active member of one of the Libraries' Discipline Focused Working Groups (Area Studies, Arts and Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences). The successful candidate must be able to selectively and strategically implement technology trends and solutions, have demonstrated experience with learning technologies, and possess a strong understanding of information technology environments in higher education. This position will work closely with Library Technologies and Digital Libraries and be a liaison to appropriate divisions within University Information Technology Services.

Boston Public Library is recruiting an Information Technology (IT) Operations Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job ID: 338231):

The Information Technology (IT) Operations Manager is responsible for developing, updating, overseeing and directing help desk and technical support operations, to ensure a functioning and optimal end user computing experience across the Boston Public Library's branch library locations, the central library and its departments, across both internal and public computing programs and services, and encompassing both online and onsite locations as needed.

The IT Operations Manager directly manages the help desk and technical support staff. The IT Operations Manager will act internally and externally for the IT department as the deputy CTO as needed and on tasks and projects as assigned. This role will work closely and collaboratively with the Network, Server, Web Services and Applications Managers to ensure a well coordinated delivery of IT services to internal and external customers. This role is responsible for department scheduling, oversees personnel, and participates in strategic and budgetary planning procedures. This is both a hands-on technical and managerial position.

The IT Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining the IT inventory for, procuring, supporting and delivering maintenance for: IT equipment and software licenses. They maintain vendor relationships with key service providers that support and provide technology for the end user computing environments.

This role is responsible for the optimal operation of all client devices and end user computing environments hardware, peripherals, operating systems and user applications as well as those server applications and systems which directly support and help manage the end user computing environment. It is also responsible for escalation management and help desk systems administration

The North Dakota State University is recruiting a Senior Systems Librarian. Salary: $60,000+.

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The Senior Systems Librarian manages the day to day operations of the Systems Office; implements and operates the Libraries' information systems; liaises with Information Technology Services; and liaises with external groups associated with library information systems issues.

This position is responsible for collection development, and acts as liaison to academic departments in assigned subject areas. Also provides general specialized reference and instruction/information literacy services to the NDSU community and other constituencies.

The University of Chicago Library is recruiting a Web Program Director.

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The Web Program Director provides leadership and management of the design, development, and maintenance of the University of Chicago Library’s web presence. The position is responsible for modeling innovative solutions that meet the needs of users in an academic research environment. Using an in-depth understanding of library resources, services, and bibliographic tools, the Web Program Director ensures the Library’s web sites provide a wide variety of users access to the complex array of information, services, and resources available through the Library.

The Library’s web pages have traditionally been written and produced by staff working in many different areas of Library operations using a combination of systems to create, maintain, and present different types of information. Working in this decentralized environment, the Web Program Director will provide leadership and coordination to develop a comprehensive web site strategy that is responsive to the needs of the user community, supports the Library’s vision and goals, and ensures integration with the University’s web sites and programs. The Web Program Director maintains oversight of the web authoring distributed throughout the Library working closely with staff to organize workflow and structure for how web pages are created and maintained. The position will redevelop the process of web page management to ensure accessible user interfaces, effective information design, accurate and targeted content, and responsive technologies while allowing sufficient flexibility to accommodate the diverse needs and activities of Library departments. Working with the Communications Director and Public Services staff, the position will establish cohesive web site guidelines and policies that reflect the user needs and strategic goals of a research library.

This new position will provide ongoing analysis and review of web-based library services to identify new technologies and approaches to improving the experience of the library researcher. Working with the Assessment Director, the Web Program Director will lead formal assessments of web-based services. Partnering with staff in the Integrated Library Systems (ILS) department and the Electronic Resources Manager, this position will play a leading role in integrating discovery tools into our web presence.

The position reports to the Co-director of the Digital Library Development Center (DLDC), a department that provides leadership, focus, strategic direction, and expertise for the Library's digital library program and initiatives. The Web Program Director is responsible for supervising the Web Administrator and will project-manage other DLDC and Library staff as required by particular initiatives. The position chairs advisory committee(s) that inform the development of the Library’s web presence and will serve as a Library representative on the Accessibility Group.

The Brown University Library is recruiting a Library Applications Developer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job number: B01156 ):

The Library Applications Developer is responsible for designing new and innovative web-based library services, systems, and tools which anticipate the needs and meet or exceed the expectations of library users. The incumbent implements, continually enhances, and extends commercial software applications to make new and improved services available to users. The incumbent works with library departments to develop tools which increase automation and workflow efficiency, improve data reporting, provide greater cross-system integration and day-to-day support for library operations.

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is recruiting an Information Technology Manager. Salary: $4,873 per month.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Plans, coordinates, and manages the operations and activities of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL) Information Technology department (IT). Coordinates technology projects and departmental activities with other internal departments. Supervises assigned personnel. Defines and implements departmental procedures, applying thorough knowledge of computer principles and practices with sound mid-management and administrative principles and techniques. Installs, repairs, configures, and maintain the FVRL network. This includes all technologies, both hardware and software, supporting the LAN, WAN and Windows AD based network. Works closely with the Technology Director in the planning of future technology direction and projects.

Richland County Public Library is recruiting a Virtual Services Manager. Salary: $2,234.25 biweekly (may be negotiable, depending upon qualifications and experience).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

• Management, supervision, and administration of the Virtual Services Department, the Virtual Branch, and the Library website.
• Coordination with the Technology Department and others, for the overall delivery of the RCPL digital customer experience within the Library website, online catalog, intranet, and external web applications.
• Leadership of Virtual Services Department team in effective management of operations. Liaison and coordination with all other departments as needed, especially including but not limited to the Technology Department, to address strategic and operational details.

The University of Baltimore's Langsdale Library is recruiting an Integrated Digital Services Librarian.

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The Integrated Digital Services Librarian will be responsible for Langsdale's integrated library system (ILS) and related services and will serve as the library webmaster. He or she will lead the collaborative design and development of the library's web-based services and technology planning, including the implementation of the next-generation ILS (a University System of Maryland consortial system). He/she will support technology applications in all library departments, including interlibrary loan, course reserves and digital collections. He/she will maintain an in-depth understanding of technological trends and developments affecting academic libraries through a commitment to ongoing professional development. He/she will work collaboratively and creatively with librarians from Langsdale and the UB Law Library, IT staff, and the University Webmaster.

Indiana University is recruiting a Project Manager, Kuali Open Library Environment.

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Provides leadership for the planning, software development, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of all aspects of the Kuali OLE (Open Library Environment) software initiative. Manages the joint operations positions funded by the Kuali OLE Partnership for development of the software deliverable along with supervision of a long-term software development contract with an external vendor. Creates and manages comprehensive, realistic project schedules and plans and provides specialized IT services in the management, coordination, scheduling, and delivery of large and/or complex, technology-based specialized software development projects. Communicates regularly and effectively with stakeholders, technical staff, senior-level management, and customers. Develops software development RFP for this project. This is a jointly funded community software project of the Kuali Foundation, the Kuali OLE Board, and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and has a two-year timeline with opportunities for extension.

The University of Alabama Libraries are recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

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This faculty position reports to the Head of the Web Services Department and works in a team environment with other faculty and staff. The position has numerous responsibilities that include developing interactive web pages that enhance access to collections, providing seamless user services, and facilitating the work of library employees; maintaining existing, and developing new, web applications and software tools; supporting the Drupal Content Management System. The successful candidate will gather, report, and evaluate web statistics and data as well as facilitate the use of assessment and other tools; maintain currency with cutting edge web and mobile technologies, software, tools, and solutions and participate in evaluation and assessment efforts. This position will also provide training and technical support to content providers for Drupal and other web-based software.

The Johnson County Library is recruiting a Web Content Manager. Salary: $44,897-$64,851.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Do you love designing effective, elegant, user-friendly Web sites and online experiences? Does the idea of launching a new interface without usability testing make you cringe? Do you often find yourself discussing interaction design and information architecture philosophies at dinner parties?

Do words like Kindle, Nook, and iPad cause your heart to thump at the excitement of possibility?

Would you jump at the chance to lead a team of clever and talented Web Content Developers and Designers in developing the next generation of fully integrated and engaging Library Web sites?

Johnson County Library, a vibrant, award-winning public library, seeks a dynamic, creative, committed individual to serve as Web Content Manager to provide vision and leadership for the Library’s entire public Web enterprise and guide the work of the Web Content Team.