Category: Library IT Jobs

OCLC is recruiting a Product Manager, Web-Scale Management Services.

Here's an excerpt from ad:

The Product manager, WMS, is responsible for developing and managing a suite of cloud-based workflow management services available to libraries. The product under development includes circulation, acquisitions, subscription and licensed resource management and reporting.

The Product Manager, WMS, needs a broad knowledge of virtually all aspects of library workflow—including technical services, access and delivery services, patron management, and system administration—as it is performed on any number of systems, such as the ILS, ERM system, or other library automation software packages. Strong knowledge of other business process systems, such as Blackboard, PeopleSoft, and 3M, is also a plus.

This knowledge should include an understanding of the library automation marketplace, library open source software development, and librarian and patron workflow tools. The product manager will serve as the primary analyst for building unique offering in the library management system space.

The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton Count is recruiting a Web Developer. Salary: $48,505.60-$69,763.20.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (tracking code: 113-133):

• Works cooperatively with Internet Site Coordinator, Graphics designers and other web developer to complete projects and provide ongoing maintenance of Library web resources.
• Participates in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of third-party products (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Search Appliance, subscription databases, etc.). Must find ways to make these products work in the Library’s environment and together. Test and, if appropriate, modify code to ensure that third-party products work with each upgrade.
• Defines performance criteria for systems and verifies that these criteria are met.
• Develops ongoing customer relationships working independently across all levels of the organization.
• Writes status reports, problem reports, procedures, system documentation, etc.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is recruiting a Librarian (Systems and Technology). Salary: $57,904-$95,099.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Job #: 11-009):

Develop and coordinate a long-range plan for the library's systems, hardware, and software. Manage the integrated library system (SIRSI) and other library systems such as EZproxy, GoPrint, and library self checkout. Coordinate desktop management and academic computer lab technology. Provide technical support, problem solving, and staff training in these areas. Serve as a liaison with campus and district technology personnel on initiatives and projects that impact library operations. Collaborate with library faculty and staff in investigating leading-edge technologies, testing software, and recommending and implementing appropriate systems in support of library services. Provide reference and course-related library instruction. Participate in collection development.

The Mary & John Gray Library at Lamar University is recruiting a Systems Coordinator.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting number: 0600239):

Provides management of the systems department of the library including the integrated library system (SirsiDynix Symphony), web development, and day to day management of the department including supervision of full time staff. Manages systems that support library functions including providing assistance and training to library staff in the use of the SirsiDynix ILS. This position can expect to be on call nights and weekends for systems issues. Coordinates library systems for the Gray Library serving Lamar University and the Lamar Institute of Technology and the Ron E. Lewis Library at Lamar State College-Orange. Participates in the reference rotation 2-4 hours a week. Contributes to library services and initiatives and participates in university and library committees. Shares in collection development duties.

The Flatirons Library Consortium is recruiting a Systems Librarian. Hiring Range: $52,350-$62,820.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Under limited supervision to administer the integrated library system for the Flatirons Library Consortium (Boulder Public Library, Louisville Public Library, and Maime Doud Eisenhower Public Library). Manages the web-based events calendar and virtual reference tools, and performs related duties as required for the Boulder Public Library and the City of Boulder.

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.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

• 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.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

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).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

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.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

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.