Discovery and Technology Services Librarian

Protestant Episcopal Theological Se•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Resource Discovery and Technology Services Librarian manages, maintains, and supports the library’s digital and print resources, platforms, and tools, with particular focus on the integrated library system, discovery service, ebook packages, and databases. The position trains staff and patrons in using these resources and ensures that acquisitions and cataloging are accurate, timely, and consistent with professional standards. The librarian supports digital resource acquisition, configuration, licensing, maintenance, and upgrades; maintains the discovery layer; provides reference assistance, user instruction, and technical support; and monitors system security and e-resource use. The role also manages license agreements, invoices, budgets, vendor relationships, and acquisition processes for digital resources. It serves as liaison to the seminary’s IT contractor and participates in evening/weekend librarian coverage and staff meetings. The position reports to the Seminary Librarian.

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.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and patrons.
Knowledge of trends and issues in existing and emerging academic library technologies.
Excellent data management and database technology skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to achieve objectives within established timeframes, work independently and as part of a team, attend to detail, and meet scheduling expectations.

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

Acquire, configure, license, maintain, update, and support 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 prepare other statistical reports for 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 ebooks, digital resources, and subscriptions and track expenditures.
Maintain vendor relations and serve as liaison for troubleshooting digital services access.
Participate in the librarian-on-duty staff rotation for evening/weekend coverage.
Participate in library staff meetings.
Perform other duties assigned by the Seminary Librarian.