OVERVIEW
Manage and coordinate the library’s electronic information resources and systems; act as a vendor liaison for electronic resources and services; perform all systems administration functions for the library’s integrated library system (ILS); manage other library specific software; communicate with the campus Information Technology (IT) Department staff to resolve problems; manage the usage statistics for electronic information resources; provide reference coverage and library instruction sessions; and participate in budget management with library administration.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct, coordinate, administer, monitor, and evaluate the library’s electronic information resources and systems:
o Act as vendor liaison for electronic information; investigate, negotiate, and manage contracts and licenses with multiple vendors; managing payments and assuring compliance with licenses.
o Collect and compile library statistics pertaining to assigned functions.
Serve as library systems administrator:
o Perform regular systems maintenance functions and software upgrades, as well as troubleshooting operating system problems.
o Serve as principal liaison with systems vendors
o Manage library specific software and tools used in reference services, cataloging, and interlibrary loan.
o Provide technical assistance to library staff in systems use; provide training for library staff in the use of automated systems; develop and update procedures and manuals and related system documentation
Provide reference desk services.
Participate in library instruction.
Coordinate special automation projects in accordance with the needs articulated by library management. Research systems, investigate options and make recommendations.
Confer with library management, library staff and university stakeholders on library and university electronic information initiatives.
Act as subject specialist collection development library liaison for one or more content areas.
Keep abreast of new and evolving technologies and communicate developments to library management and staff.
Assist with library projects, programming, and other tasks as needed.
Participate in other tasks within the Technical Services Department as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: An MLS from an ALA accredited program or an MLS candidate with relevant library experience. A minimum of one to two years of relevant library experience. Experience with library systems and/or electronic information management. Must be self-directed, well organized, and able to meet deadlines and multiple demands. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred: Computer/IT proficiency or education is strongly preferred. Experience in an academic library, and in conducting reference interviews and searching research databases.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.