Category: Library IT Jobs

The Dartmouth College Library is recruiting a Library Systems Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 0005701):

The Dartmouth College Library seeks an experienced administrator of library systems to join the team responsible for the deployment and maintenance of systems that comprise the library's digital presence. Reporting to the Head of Digital Media and Library Technologies, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that systems are functional, interoperable, and serve the ongoing goal of the library to support scholarly research.

This person is the primary administrator of the library's Millennium integrated library system. Responsibilities include maintaining authorizations for system access and software configuration options, supporting the integration of Millennium with library and campus systems (e.g. single sign on, Borrow Direct), responding to problems reported by staff, leading projects to implement new system functionality, recommending and coordinating server and software upgrades, working with vendors to solve problems and serving as a technical liaison between system vendors and the campus computer center.

OhioLINK is recruiting an Executive Director.

Here's an excerpt from the ad.

The Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK), located in Columbus, Ohio, seeks nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. OhioLINK is the premier, nationally renowned consortium of 16 public/research universities, 23 community/technical colleges, 49 private colleges and research universities, and the State Library of Ohio. OhioLink provides Ohio students, faculty, and other researchers with a wide array of online databases, electronic journals, e-books, and other electronic resources to support teaching, learning, and research. In addition, OhioLINK promotes resource sharing across its member organizations through an interlibrary delivery service that draws on the 48 million books and library material held by OhioLINK members. . . .

The Executive Director reports to the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents. (In turn, the Chancellor reports directly to the Governor of the State of Ohio.) The Executive Director works and consults with constituency organizations, advisory groups, and the management team of the other USO services provider organizations. The new Executive Director also works closely with the Library Advisory Council Coordinating Committee (LACCC) which is comprised of college and university library deans and directors from across the state.

The Library of Congress is recruiting a Supervisory IT Specialist. Salary: $105,211-$136,771.

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• Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
• Plans and/or accomplishes a range of information technology (IT) projects.
• Creates and/or maintains agency Internet/intranet Web site(s), including Web applications, and services including those supporting e-Government usage.
• Performs or participates in a range of IT management activities that extend or apply to an entire organization or major components of an organization. IT management activities include strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, architecture and infrastructure planning and management, auditing, and information security management. Plans, develops, tests, and implements systems and IT policy changes.
• Researches and/or analyzes information technology (IT) problems, issues, or program requirements relative to promoting products and services to agency mission area programs.

The Cambridge University Library is recruiting a Systems Support Officer (limit of tenure: 3 years from date of appointment). Salary: £25,751-£29,853.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The library is seeking to appoint a dynamic and imaginative professional to the post of libraries@cambridge Systems Support Officer within the Electronic Services and Systems division of the University Library who will to support the use of the University’s library management software (Voyager) in the departmental, faculty and college libraries of the University and assist them in the implementation of Voyager modules by examining data and analysing workflows. He or she will provide training, documentation and support (via telephone, email and site visits) in the use of the Voyager system and will take responsibility for troubleshooting system and client software problems when reported.

The role-holder will develop and maintain programs to apply Web 2.0 technologies to library support services, to automate routine tasks such as the provision of statistics, and to support the libraries@cambridge bibliographic standard.

The Jen Library at the Savannah College of Art and Design is recruiting an Integrated Systems Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting number: 0401670 ):

SCAD Savannah seeks qualified applicants for an integrated systems librarian for its Jen Library. The person in this position will be responsible for providing dynamic leadership of all aspects of the SCAD library's Millennium operating system, to include maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades of the system. In addition, the successful candidate will coordinate all electronic resources in collaboration with internal SCAD library departments.

The McMaster University Library is recruiting an Associate University Librarian, Library and Learning Technology.

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The Associate University Librarian for Library and Learning Technologies (AUL, LLT) provides leadership, vision and strategic direction for the McMaster University Library in the development, delivery and integration of new and existing systems and technology services across the Libraries and the University’s general purpose classrooms. S/he oversees the management and operations of LLT, including its five departments/sections that provide support for classroom audio-visual services (CAVS), ILS and local systems support, web services, IT architecture and new media support to the Libraries. S/he also serves as the University Library’s chief liaison with University Technology Services (UTS) 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.

The University of Georgia Law Library is recruiting an Information Technology Librarian.

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The Information Technology Librarian designs and implements the Law Library’s web policies and procedures; maintains Library web pages and intranet; monitors emerging technologies related to reference service and shares in reference duties, including some evening and weekend shifts; assists in the administration of the integrated library system; contributes to the overall team management of the Law Library (including active participation in Steering Group , Computing Services Team, Digital Commons Team, Reference Team, Library Systems Team and Library Web Team, and leadership for the Public Relations Team); participates in professional development activities; and takes on other duties as assigned.

The University of Houston-Victoria Library is recruiting a Web Services Librarian. Salary: Minimum $32,800 (negotiable).

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Web Services Librarian, Library, University of Houston-Victoria. Provide vision and direction for all aspects of the library's website; to work collaboratively with library staff to maintain quality online services and resources; and to provide leadership in developing web-based applications. . . .

• Administers the Library's web server and ColdFusion server
• Administers the ColdFusion application for the Library; coordinates and consults with library departments in development of dynamic content for the Library's website
• Develops and implements priorities for web services development through coordination and consultation with the Head of Public Services and Web Site Development Team
• Performs regular review and evaluations of the Library's web site, and creates new pages and updates existing web pages as necessary
• Coordinates training in HTML and web design for Library departmental web site publishing staff

The University of Kansas Medical Center is recruiting a Web Developer/Designer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: J0184705):

This person will work closely with Dykes Library staff, faculty and other Information Resources units to raise the visibility of expertise, research, publications, grey literature, and collections on the KUMC web site. Requires one to work closely with librarians and library personnel to understand information requirement needs and to then seek solutions for meeting those required needs. Requires working with diverse web applications and data sources to provide seamless user services.

The Texas Tech University Libraries are recruiting two Systems Librarians.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Resources Management and Scholarly Communication, the Systems Librarian is part of a team responsible for managing the integrated library management systems and associated products from either a single vendor or multiple vendors. Activities include software installations, integrations, configurations, upgrades, patches or other fixes, and enhancements, in addition to the day to day management, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support. This position is responsible for working cooperatively with designated staff in the Library Technology and Management division. The Systems Librarian serves as primary representative and contact to the designated library system vendors. The primary responsibility of the position is the implementation and management of the ILS management applications in a collegial and team environment including, but not limited to, Ex Libris suite of products acquired by the Library which presently include ALEPH, Primo, SFX and Metalib. The systems librarian will participate along with other team members in the design and coordination of statistical and managerial reports and overall staff training.

The Hackney Library at Barton College is recruiting a Technology and Digital Services Librarian (10-month faculty appointment).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

• Maintaining the library's ILS Millennium software system as well as the library’s website
• Serving as the library's liaison with the Office of Information Technology
• Serving with other librarians as liaisons to academic departments for collection development
• Assisting with the reference rotation
• Participating in the instructional efforts of the library

The Johnson County Library is recruiting a Lead Programmer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The award-winning Johnson County Library seeks an innovative, customer-focused Lead Programmer interested in working with the Library’s Web Content Team, IT colleagues and Library staff to develop the next generation of library applications to enhance internal workflow, streamline processes, and delight patrons and staff.

The Lead Programmer is responsible for developing and implementing annual and long-range application and Web infrastructure development plans and practices to support the overall goals, objectives, and parameters established by the Johnson County Library. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective communication, complex decision making and project management skills—including organization, coordination of duties, accomplishments of goals. Applications received by June 8 will receive first consideration.

The Chicago Public Library is recruiting a Web Content Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

• Maintain the content of a website utilizing a Content Management System (CMS).
• Static web page design and development
• Participate in the software design process
• Responsible for maintenance and approval of content in a timely manner
• Create/edit content based on user requests using proper HTML and test for various popular web browsers and screen readers (accessibility requirements)
• Collaborate with staff, content contributors, and upper management to bring existing and newly developed material to the site
• Monitor and evaluate web traffic; make recommendations to fulfill user expectations
• Provide training to content submitters on use of CMS and writing for the web (establish and document standards for content submission)

The St. Gregory's University Library is recruiting a Technology/Technical Services Librarian.

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This is a great opportunity to expand and build technology skills and be a key player in a small academic library. Major responsibilities include co-administrator for the Voyager ILS, a UNIX based system; managing connections to electronic resources; overseeing the acquisition of library materials and supplies; and working regular shifts at the Reference Desk.

The College of New Jersey Library is recruiting an Emerging Technologies Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Emerging Technologies: Identify, evaluate, and implement the application of current and emerging technologies for use in the Library's reference and instruction services, such as instant messaging, social networking, content management systems, mobile computing, open source, open content, and other digital capabilities. Working with the Systems Librarian, support the Library's web initiatives using the most up-to-date web design and web applications technology. Collaborate with other librarians to develop and test new instruction and information support tools. Share with Library colleagues strategies, techniques, and best practices for using emerging technologies to support teaching and learning. Promote and support usability testing and assessment of new and existing services.

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.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

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.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

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.