Systems Librarian

Nevada System of Higher Education • Las Vegas, NV

45d

About The Position

Under direction of the Director of Libraries, CSN seeks to hire a full-time forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative Systems Librarian. The Systems Librarian oversees the implementation, support, and enhancement of various library technologies. The Systems Librarian is primarily responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering the department’s discovery service platform (Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE) that allows students to search for print and digital library research materials to support their curriculum and achieve overall academic success. This position is responsible for content management, reference services, instruction booking, and data analysis using web-based software tools (such as Drupal, EZ Proxy, and Springshare). The Systems Librarian will oversee, maintain and troubleshoot issues with library technology including the website, integrated library system, apps, and other larger initiatives that involve supporting online learning management systems. This position ensures regular system upgrades and evaluates, procures, and implements new technology services and functions. The Systems Librarian is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining processes and procedures that enable successful, barrier-free delivery of physical and digital collections to users while adhering to institutional policies regarding systems design, implementation, security, and patron privacy. This position has shared responsibility for integration of third-party software crucial to resource discovery, research support, and student success. The Systems Librarian is responsible for collaborating with library colleagues to improve systems support and implementing user experience best practices that enhance discovery. The Systems Librarian manages the libraries’ resources integration with other campus systems and serves as the library point-person for the CSN Office of Technology Services, Marketing and Communications, Office of eLearning, and other essential campus entities. As a member of the library team, this academic faculty librarian provides in-person and virtual reference services, collection development, library team participation, professional development, assessment of library services, and evaluation of other library faculty and staff as assigned. CSN Libraries consists of librarians and staff who serve on and complete work through small, flexible library teams focused on areas such as: assessment, management of the library service platform, collection development, communications/outreach/marketing, managing online content (library website), and delivering library instruction. As a part of the tenure-track academic faculty, CSN librarians actively serve the College at the campus level, including participating in the Faculty Senate, serving or leading departmental, divisional, or campus-wide committees, and participating on CSN task forces. The successful candidate will be a student-and-technology oriented person who enjoys engaging in service activities at the campus level through participation on college-wide committees and other campus initiatives. Providing all library services through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion is a strategic priority for CSN Libraries. The library seeks candidates who are equally dedicated to this initiative, and who seek to provide library services to a variety of student populations, contributing to the library's presence as a welcoming place for the entire CSN community. This position is based at our Charleston Campus Library, but the designated location may change at the library director's discretion based on the department's needs. Mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities are available and encouraged. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: A minimum of two years’ experience administering and troubleshooting library software products in a library setting. A record of evidence-based, data-driven decision making. The ability to collect and report statistics for assessment of library resources. The ability to work collaboratively both in-person and virtually. The ability to understand and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain working relationships throughout CSN. Proficiency in reference interview techniques. A basis of knowledge in best practices for developing and maintaining collections. The ability to perform independently and contribute to assigned departmental, divisional, and college wide initiatives and projects. Proficiency in report and statistical data preparation to assist with evidence-based decision making. Ability to actively participate in achieving organizational priorities. Ability to participate in and contribute positively to library-wide planning and initiatives. Ability to monitor developments in library discovery systems and related emerging technologies, relevant standards, and their implementations at peer institutions to ensure the library remains innovative and responsive to evolving discovery and integrated library systems and practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ experience administering and troubleshooting library software products in a library setting.
• A record of evidence-based, data-driven decision making.
• The ability to collect and report statistics for assessment of library resources.
• The ability to work collaboratively both in-person and virtually.
• The ability to understand and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain working relationships throughout CSN.
• Proficiency in reference interview techniques.
• A basis of knowledge in best practices for developing and maintaining collections.
• The ability to perform independently and contribute to assigned departmental, divisional, and college wide initiatives and projects.
• Proficiency in report and statistical data preparation to assist with evidence-based decision making.
• Ability to actively participate in achieving organizational priorities.
• Ability to participate in and contribute positively to library-wide planning and initiatives.
• Ability to monitor developments in library discovery systems and related emerging technologies, relevant standards, and their implementations at peer institutions to ensure the library remains innovative and responsive to evolving discovery and integrated library systems and practices.
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Library Science (MLS/MLIS).
• Minimum two years’ experience coordinating library digital systems, including but not limited to Alma/Primo, Drupal, EZ Proxy, Springshare, or equivalent discovery platforms and web/content management systems.
• Professional experience troubleshooting technical issues with library digital systems.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and training on new or upgraded library technologies.
• Related experience in an academic library.

Nice To Haves

• Current Ex Libris Alma & Primo VE Administration Certification.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing, selecting, and maintaining collections aligned with institutional and user needs.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competence and pedagogical commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience successfully completing projects and/or tasks in a team-based environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in utilizing assessment to improve library services at an individual and programmatic level.
• Experience with the challenges and opportunities related to usability and interface accessibility for a diverse user population.
• Ability to develop written policies, detailed procedures, workflows, and related documentation.
• Ability to research, investigate, and evaluate systems, hardware, software, and applications and make informed recommendations to administrators.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population of colleagues and stakeholders, whether serving as a team leader or member.
• Skill in collaborating and communicating with colleagues of varying levels of expertise.
• Ability to adapt to rapid change and to exercise creativity and initiative.

Responsibilities

• oversees the implementation, support, and enhancement of various library technologies
• developing, maintaining, and administering the department’s discovery service platform (Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE)
• responsible for content management, reference services, instruction booking, and data analysis using web-based software tools (such as Drupal, EZ Proxy, and Springshare)
• oversee, maintain and troubleshoot issues with library technology including the website, integrated library system, apps, and other larger initiatives that involve supporting online learning management systems
• ensures regular system upgrades and evaluates, procures, and implements new technology services and functions
• designing, implementing, and maintaining processes and procedures that enable successful, barrier-free delivery of physical and digital collections to users while adhering to institutional policies regarding systems design, implementation, security, and patron privacy
• integration of third-party software crucial to resource discovery, research support, and student success
• collaborating with library colleagues to improve systems support and implementing user experience best practices that enhance discovery
• manages the libraries’ resources integration with other campus systems and serves as the library point-person for the CSN Office of Technology Services, Marketing and Communications, Office of eLearning, and other essential campus entities
• provides in-person and virtual reference services, collection development, library team participation, professional development, assessment of library services, and evaluation of other library faculty and staff as assigned
• actively serve the College at the campus level, including participating in the Faculty Senate, serving or leading departmental, divisional, or campus-wide committees, and participating on CSN task forces

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees