Discovery and Technology Services Librarian
About The Position
The Discovery and Technology Services Librarian manages, maintains, and supports the library’s digital and print resources, platforms, and tools, particularly the integrated library system, discovery service, ebook packages, and databases. The role trains staff and patrons in using these resources and ensures that acquisitions and cataloging are completed accurately, promptly, and according to professional standards. The librarian provides reference assistance, user instruction, and technical support; analyzes electronic-resource usage and prepares statistical reports for the Seminary Librarian; and monitors trends in digital resources and library technologies to recommend improvements. The position also serves as liaison to the seminary’s IT contractor and digital-resource vendors, manages licenses and invoices, coordinates new resource acquisitions, and prepares and tracks related budget requests. The role participates in the librarian-on-duty rotation, including one evening/weekend shift, and in library staff meetings. Other duties may be assigned by the Seminary Librarian. The work schedule is 40 hours per week. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, typing, and reaching for up to eight hours per day, as well as moving library materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
Requirements
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science.
- Experience managing an integrated library system and discovery layer.
- Experience with licensing and configuration of digital resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MARC formats, RDA, Library of Congress subject headings, and Library of Congress classification.
- Knowledge of integrated library systems, database management, content management systems, institutional repositories, link resolvers, digital object identifiers (DOI), proxy servers, and authentication systems.
- Knowledge of trends and issues in existing and emerging academic library technologies.
- Excellent data management and database technology skills.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, and ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and patrons.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to achieve objectives within established timeframes, working independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet scheduling expectations.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, type, and reach outward and above the shoulders for up to eight hours per day.
- Ability to move library materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Innovative Interfaces and EBSCO Discovery Service is preferred.
- Experience with OCLC Connexion, Catalogers Desktop, Classification Plus, and BackStage authority control is preferred.
- Experience with ebook acquisition methods and troubleshooting digital-resource access issues is preferred.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Episcopal Church is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide digital resource acquisition, configuration, licensing, maintenance, updates, and support for the integrated library system, proxy server, ebook subscription packages, online databases, streaming videos, and other electronic resources.
- Implement system upgrades and migrations and monitor system security.
- Maintain the library discovery layer, including record loads, holdings, and links.
- Provide reference assistance, user instruction, and technical support to library patrons and staff.
- Manage automated contracted authority control.
- Analyze electronic-resource usage data and provide statistical reports to the Seminary Librarian.
- Monitor trends in digital resources and emerging library technologies and recommend improvements and future directions.
- Serve as the library’s liaison to the seminary’s IT contractor for library network, system, hardware, and software needs.
- Manage license agreements and invoices and monitor license compliance.
- Research costs and purchase options and coordinate acquisition of new digital resources.
- Prepare budget requests for e-books, digital resources, and subscriptions, and track expenditures.
- Maintain vendor relations and serve as liaison for digital-services access troubleshooting.
- Participate in the librarian-on-duty staff rotation for evening/weekend coverage.
- Participate in library staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Seminary Librarian.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
