Librarian (Systems)

National Defense University•Fort McNair, DC

About The Position

The National Defense University (NDU) Librarian (Systems and E-Resources) provides automation, information systems, and webmaster support for the NDU Library. The position executes applications and updates for library automation systems and electronic resources, including the integrated library system, institutional repository, library website, and electronic-resource integrations. It administers the Library’s web pages, performs technical work using library-focused content management systems, and coordinates with the university’s technology directorate. The role analyzes and advises on evolving requirements for automated systems and services, prepares functional specifications for software and hardware acquisition, development, and maintenance, and provides technical support to identify effective automated solutions to users’ problems. It uses knowledge of information sources, including database structure, content, and access protocols. The position also configures and maintains library automation products, including the ILS/LMS, website, discovery layer, link resolvers, institutional repository, electronic resources, SUSHI, and the ILS/LMS acquisitions and serials cataloging modules.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must be suitable for Federal employment and meet applicable Selective Service requirements.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret security determination and pass the required suitability and background review.
Meet the basic librarian requirement through either one full academic year of graduate study in library science at an accredited college or university, in addition to a bachelor’s degree; or at least five years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience demonstrating knowledge of professional librarianship, literature resources, and effective library and information services.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service.
Specialized experience must include supporting library systems, electronic resources, databases, or related information technologies; providing technical support for automated library operations and services; analyzing and resolving systems or access issues; and assisting with technology implementation, integration, or improvement for library and information services.
Submit transcripts when required to verify education used to meet the basic requirement.
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Execute applications and updates for the library’s automation systems and electronic resources, including the integrated library system, institutional repository, website, and electronic-resource integrations.
Administer the Library’s World Wide Web pages as Library Webmaster.
Perform technical duties using library-focused content management system platforms.
Coordinate with the university’s technology directorate.
Analyze and advise on new-generation requirements for automated systems and services.
Prepare functional specifications for software and hardware acquisition, development, and maintenance contracts.
Provide technical support to determine effective automated approaches to users’ problems, using knowledge of information sources, database structures, content, and access protocols.
Configure and maintain library automation products, including the ILS/LMS, website, discovery layer, link resolvers, institutional repository, electronic resources, and SUSHI.
Oversee the ILS/LMS acquisitions module and serials cataloging module.
Maintain Secret security eligibility as a condition of employment.