Category: Library IT Jobs

The Princeton University Library is recruiting a Library Application and Database Manager/Developer. Anticipated hiring range: $75,000-$85,000.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Requisition #1000065):

Description: Princeton University Library seeks a Library Application Database Manager/Developer to maintain, enhance and create applications for Library users and staff. In addition, this person will help develop web based library services for patrons and help with implementation and enhancements to Library NextGen user interfaces.

Responsibilities: The primary function for this position is to maintain and enhance current locally developed library applications and to create new ones as new needs arise. The locally developed applications include various specialized catalogs, specialized user applications such as E-Reserves and Audio-Reserves, and internal workflow applications for managing staff travel, staff lists, and guest access to the libraries, and many more. This position will also help with library web services development, including maintaining and creating machine to machine interfaces, as well as user interfaces. This position will also be assigned other projects as needed.

The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac Library is recruiting an Academic Librarian, Automation Librarian.

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The Automation Librarian will be responsible for the overall installation, operation, and maintenance of all automated library systems and services for the thirteen University of Wisconsin Colleges libraries, including Voyager, ILLiad, SFX and Metalib, and will assist the Director of Library Support Services with proxy server maintenance and on-campus access to over 100 licensed electronic databases. The UW Colleges is the two-year institution of the University of Wisconsin System, with campuses located throughout the state. Some travel will be required. The position is headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

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

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This position provides leadership and direction for the design, development, and implementation of the University Libraries' web presence. The incumbent provides advice and consultation for departments and/or individuals involved in developing and/or maintaining library related web pages. Maintains University Libraries' web pages as well as the Web catalog pages, the EZ Proxy page, and other centrally supported pages. His/her efforts focus on identifying and implementing strategies to maximize the effective use of web based resources to meet the needs of library users and library personnel. The Web Services Librarian is a member of the Library Information Systems Department and participates fully in the programs and services of that department including managing appropriate servers.

The Rebecca Crown Library of Dominican University is recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

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The Web Services Librarian will lead in the planning, usability testing and assessment of the Library's web site and services. This position will guide a redesign of the website following current best practices in web graphics, layout and navigation and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of web resources.

The Web Services Librarian will be responsible for maintaining electronic resource subscriptions and work with database vendors as appropriate, creating reports and compiling statistics as required. The Librarian will pursue new tools and applications to promote library web services, participate in the planning and implementation of other library digital and online instruction initiatives. This position will collaborate with Information Technology and the Office of Marketing and Communication departments.

Library & Technology Services (LTS) at Lehigh University is recruiting a Senior Program Developer, Library Technology.

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The Senior Library Services Developer on the Library Technology team will work on the Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) project, as well as other library technology projects. The Kuali OLE project is a multi-institution collaboration working to build a community-source next -generation library management system platform based on service-oriented architecture technologies and design principles. This Senior Developer will play a lead role with high-level responsibilities for major programming and design deliverables, including representing Lehigh University on the Kuali OLE Technical Council. The Senior Developer must work with agile development teams at multiple institutions around the world, as well as with subject matter experts from the other LTS teams. The Kuali OLE project will produce software for use on the Lehigh University campus and beyond. The bulk of software developed by the Senior Developer will be used within Lehigh University connecting Kuali OLE to enterprise services and applications used on campus.

The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is recruiting a Systems Librarian.

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Reporting directly to the assistant director for information services, the systems librarian’s responsibilities include administering the library’s interdepartmental systems, particularly the ILS, and providing configuration advice and technical support for the library’s departmental systems; coordinating installation, upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting of library systems and services with IT staff, users, and vendors; coordinating data backup and system security; providing operational support to internal systems users; collaborating on the implementation of the ILS webpac and related discovery tools; facilitating systems training opportunities; monitoring systems user group discussions; serving as a general liaison to other campus libraries regarding library systems; and assisting with technology planning, project implementation, and other duties as assigned.

The Colorado College Tutt Library is recruiting a Metadata and Systems Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Posting #021):

Reporting to the Library Director, the Metadata and Systems Librarian assumes the role of principal investigator and coordinator of technological initiatives that will help shape the future of Tutt Library. Serves a key role in planning cataloging and systems projects and ensuring resource accessibility, functionality and reliability. Provides leadership in integrating digital information technologies, serving as a resource on national and regional initiatives and supporting Colorado College participation. Works with librarians and staff in a highly collaborative and collegial environment to serve the students and faculty of Colorado College.

The New School Libraries are recruiting a Library Systems Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Posting No.: 06070846 ):

Reporting to the Director for Digital Library Programs, the Systems Librarian coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of the University Library's integrated library system and server-based library services.

The Western Washington University are recruiting an Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology.

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The Western Washington University Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative, and decisive leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology. The person in this key leadership position will have policy, assessment, and planning responsibilities for Library IT, Collection Development, Cataloging, Acquisitions, and ILL, with a total staff of 25. We are in the early stages of re-visioning our organizational structure, and the Assistant Dean will provide leadership in rethinking past practices in light of new demands and opportunities. We are currently exploring ways to enhance the discovery of resources and information, expand support for digital collections, and improve the management of electronic resources. The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader who is skilled in managing change and building partnerships within the library, across campus, and the greater community.

The Paul V. Galvin Library at the Illinois Institute of Technology is recruiting a Systems Librarian/Library Technology Manager.

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Design, implement, and manage a broad range of information technology-based systems and services for the Galvin Library, three branch libraries, and IIT Archives. Collaborate with library staff on the development of technology-supported services in support of teaching, learning, and research.

The University of Southern California Libraries are recruiting a Director, Integrated Library Systems.

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The Director, Integrated Library Systems (ILS) provides leadership in the planning, implementation, and management of the USC Libraries’ core library information systems and software such as the ILS and related systems such as open URL resolvers and electronic resources management systems, ensuring that these services support the USC Libraries Strategic Plan. The Director, ILS supervises the ILS unit and works collaboratively with library personnel and campus users to identify, recommend, implement, test and maintain software and provide user and operational support for library systems. The Director is also responsible for identifying gaps in service and recommending enhancements and improvements to address these areas. . . .

Reporting to the Associate Dean with responsibility for technology, the Director, ILS manages the ILS unit and has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the ILS (SirsiDynix Unicorn/Symphony) and will assume a leadership role in envisioning and defining services and/or improvements that could be provided by the ILS. The Director, ILS works closely with the Director of Technical Services and Director of the Digital Library and consults with Library administrators and colleagues to establish priorities within the department for maintenance, software upgrades and other enhancements; administers, directs, and reviews ILS systems; assesses internal and external user needs, participates in the strategic planning process and identifies new services and/or improvements for ILS users in consultation with Public Services and Technical Services personnel; supervises technical staff responsible for the functions of library systems; serves as the technical liaison to the ILS managers in USC’s Law Library and Health Sciences Libraries; tracks projects and ensures that new services, upgrades and enhancements approved by the Dean’s Cabinet are implemented in a timely fashion and tested prior to release; defines and refines processes and procedures related to the ILS unit and its interaction with users of the ILS system both internal and external to the USC Libraries; develops and manages the budget for the ILS unit and ensures that services offered by the ILS unit meet users expectations for cost and timeliness.

The University of Miami Libraries is recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the Director for Information Management and Systems, the Web Services Librarian provides leadership and direction in the design and development of the Libraries' web presence for all services, content, and interfaces; supervises the Libraries Web Administrator. Works with the Web Administrator to co-chair the Libraries Web Team and convene a Content Managers Group for discussions and dissemination of information; develops and recommends policies, standards, and guidelines for web content development, implementation, and management in collaboration with Library and University stakeholders; oversees usability of all user interfaces and web design, and develops guidelines and assessment strategies to provide a superior experience for all users.; coordinates testing, initiates focus groups, develops reports, and disseminates information to necessary staff; collaborates effectively with Systems and Digital Initiatives staff, stake-holders and unit-level managers to conceptualize and determine technologies and design in the delivery of user-centered library services, incorporating web 2.0 technologies to provide new features and functionality; participates as an ex-officio member of the Libraries' Student Advisory Group, and attends Education and Outreach Services meetings for informational purposes; works with Instructional Advancement and participates in programming for the Libraries' Faculty Exploratory to support and promote faculty development and the use of technology in teaching and learning; networks, collaborates and actively participates in local, regional, national, or international organizations regarding related issues; represents and promotes the University of Miami Libraries in local, state-wide, regional, national, or international organizations as appropriate ; serves on/participates in Libraries and University organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.

The Florida State University Library is recruiting a Head of Library Systems.

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Responsible for the maintenance and development of information technology in the University Libraries including over 20 servers and over 600 networked staff and public workstations and associated equipment across three facilities. The position heads the unit supporting the local and remote library information technology services provided to a large public research university and reports to the Associate Director for Technology.

The Georgia State University Library is recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

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This position works both independently and collaboratively to provide expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of current and future web interfaces and technologies that provide user access to the Library's resources and services. The incumbent identifies policy, technical, and programmatic needs of the Library’s web site and various web applications running locally or from hosted services.

The Web Services Librarian collaborates and leads discussion with library employees, committees, groups, and departments regarding website and application interface functionality. The Web Services Librarian will provide leadership on website policy and technical standards, and adhere to those standards/policies while creating a supportive, collaborative atmosphere working with the Department Head and management to establish policies and procedures, priorities, and timelines. Other responsibilities include maintaining current awareness of digital library technologies and actively participating in local, national, and international meetings and organizations. As a faculty member, the incumbent will serve on library committees and engage in scholarly activities.

The Web Services Librarian reports to the Head of Digital Library Services and supervises two Web Programmer Analysts, student workers, and Graduate Research Assistants as needed.

Tufts University is recruiting a University Library Systems Manager.

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University Library Technology Services (ULTS) provides technology planning and systems infrastructure to support the services of all Tufts libraries at three campuses. Our primary mission is to provide highly available and secure systems to permit acquisition; cataloging and classification; identification; location and authorized access by the Tufts community to general shared physical and electronic collections, ultimately in support of the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University. Millennium is the library's integrated system which includes the university's library collections database, as well as acquisitions, cataloging and circulation functional modules. Our services are high-use, high-profile and extended to users with rare exceptions for 24/7 service.

The University Library Systems Manager provides technical systems support for the shared technology services of the five Tufts Libraries including primary management and support of the libraries' Innovative Interfaces Millennium server.

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Library is recruiting a Web Services Librarian.

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Primary responsibilities of the Web Services Librarian will be to provide vision and direction for all aspects of the library's website; to work collaboratively with library staff in order to provide and maintain quality online services and resources; to create new and/or update the existing web pages; and to provide leadership in developing new web-based applications. Other duties will include exploring how new technologies can be implemented and used to the best advantage on the website; delivering instruction to students and faculty on the use of website and database content; serving as a liaison to a selected discipline; and performing other related duties as required and/or assigned. Candidate chosen must be available to work some evening and weekend hours.

The Yale University Library is recruiting a Systems Programmer 2.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (STARS# 8624BR):

Purpose In a dynamic 24x7x365 production data center environment, working independently and collaboratively as a senior member of an interdepartmental team, provides Unix and Windows system administration, storage and backup administration, and application administration for Yale University Library, consortia, and development partner’s servers and web services. Plays a leadership role in the acquisition and deployment of new hardware.

The Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins University are recruiting a Head of Library Systems.

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Responsibilities include technology analysis and strategic planning; overseeing implementation of central and distributed hardware, software, networking, desktop support, and help desk services; coordinating computing and telecommunication support for various library and university activities; supervising staff; recommending operating budgets required to support, enhance and expand the Libraries’ digital resources.

Works closely with other library departments in developing and maintaining library services; collaborates variously with the Digital Research and Curation Center; coordinates and collaborates with Information Technology @ Johns Hopkins and the other university libraries, as appropriate, to facilitate use and development of the Libraries’ electronic resources, as well as other electronic resources on campus; maintains strong partnerships with IT staff throughout the University in the ongoing assessment of and planning for the robustness of Hopkins’ network infrastructure; coordinates computing and telecommunication support for the shared library management system, the library’s Web site, and other Web-based services; collaborates with Libraries’ Human Resources Manager on technology training.

Manages and implements of special projects, as appropriate. The Libraries’ budget is approximately $27 million with a staff of 150. Library systems manages and supports: staff desktop workstations and application software at six sites; Windows servers; paid printing services; network hardware and infrastructure for six library sites; wired and wireless public access networks; Unix servers running Solaris and Linux; SirsiDynix Horizon integrated library system and HIP; library Web site; and library-specific applications, such as SFX. The Head of Library Systems reports to the Associate Dean for Library Digital Programs and serves as a member of the Libraries’ Management Team.

The Harvard Law Library is recruiting a Web Developer.

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The Harvard Law Library is seeking an energetic and creative web developer to join our newly created Digital Lab team. The Digital Lab is the Library's focal point for a wide range of activities including developing internet tools to promote and enhance access to legal information. The Web Developer manages the full life cycle of development projects. Reporting to the Manager of the Digital Lab, the Web Developer will design, develop, test and deploy new applications and extensions to existing applications; research coding and infrastructure technologies in connection with application design and implementation; identify integration requirements between applications; review and modify systems programs as needed to correct utility or application programs; install or customize modules and features for open source and proprietary software packages; develop and maintain documentation, participate in third party tool and product evaluations as needed, and take on other related duties as assigned. Works closely with librarian, unit director and other programmers.

The Wisconsin Project for Automated Libraries is recruiting a WISPALS Library Consortium Coordinator.

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The primary responsibilities of the WISPALS Library Consortium Coordinator are to coordinate the Consortium budget and operations, facilitate future growth of the Consortium including marketing Consortium services and establish services to new members, act as liaison between Consortium and automation system and electronic services vendors, and represent the Consortium to other groups and agencies.

The St. Olaf College Libraries are recruiting an Interim Head Librarian of Systems and Technical Services (full-time through December 31, 2010 with the possibility of an extension through May 31, 2011).

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position #0100299):

The Interim Head Librarian of Systems and Technical Services (a) plans, organizes, and oversees the libraries' acquisition, organization, and distribution of information (including books, serials, and electronic resources), and (b) serves as the point person for technology and digital initiatives in the libraries.

This position oversees the technical services department, including acquisitions, cataloging, serials, and digital initiatives. Serves with other departmental heads on the libraries' administrative council. Actively contributes to library-wide planning, policy-making, goal-setting and the development of new services and initiatives. Works with counterparts at Carleton College to manage and improve the shared library system. Supports the College Librarian in vetting new ideas, initiatives, and strategic plans.

INCOLSA is recruiting a PALNI Systems Analyst.

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As a member of INCOLSA's Information Technology Department, the PALNI Systems Analyst will be responsible for system implementation, technical support, and user training/support for various library systems for the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) . Specific responsibilities may include project planning and management, systems design and implementation, development of detailed technical and user documentation, user training and support, library applications design and development, and Internet server administration.. The PALNI Systems Analyst will help to support existing computer-based library applications for PALNI, including an Ex Libris Aleph integrated library system, a MetaLib/SFX portal and OpenURL resolver system, a ContentDM Digital Library system, and various open-source and custom-developed applications. When assigned, the PALNI Systems Analyst will work with PALNI member libraries and other members of the Project Team to develop, implement, and provide on-going support for new library applications, systems, and services.

The National Agricultural Library is recruiting a Librarian (Systems).

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The duties that the incumbent performs involve tasks that require a full professional knowledge of theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship with an emphasis on library automation.

Duties include the following:

Tests and evaluates new or updated databases, software modifications, or changes to Technical Services Division and/or other Library automated systems as needed. Refines and improves systems based on testing and user input.

Manages the overall operations of the automated processing system for acquisitions.

Develops plans or contract actions for automation projects including file conversions, special file maintenance activities, electronic data interchange, etc.

Creates SQL queries and reports to identify management information, solve workflow issues, provide quality control, and support management decisions.

Prepares, reviews, or oversees the preparation and review of system requirements and writes functional specifications for system development projects within the Technical Services Division, or the Library as a whole.

Applies advanced knowledge and expertise of Integrated Library Systems (ILS), report writing, online files and processing procedures, system analysis techniques and bibliographic and holdings control standards to the solution of technical processing problems to improve operating efficiency within the branch. Makes recommendations to senior management for modifications that improve efficiency of operations and/or the quality of products.

Coordinates training or trains division personnel, contractors and library staff from NAL and outside agencies in the use of technical processing systems.

Serves as a microcomputer support coordinator in providing assistance to Branch staff using microcomputer software and hardware.