Job Description
OhioLINK seeks a Consortial Systems Librarian to serve as an integral part of supporting OhioLINK’s consortial Library Services Platform (LSP). The individual in this position will additionally help support the migration of OhioLINK libraries to Ex Libris’ Alma LSP.
OhioLINK is Ohio’s statewide academic library consortium, delivering both IT infrastructure and content negotiation to provide students, faculty, researchers and staff with access to valuable digital research collections at a fraction of the cost if those collections had to be purchased by individual institutions.
In this role, the Consortial Systems Librarian will:
- Support the implementation of Ex Libris’ Alma LSP, including the Primo VE discovery layer.
- Develop and maintain expertise in Alma/Primo VE functions and integrations. Serve as primary contact for member library LSP support.
- Respond to, manage and resolve LSP, link resolver and discovery layer support tickets from member librarians.
- Communicate about service-affecting issues, changes and updates.
- Participate in and collaborate with OhioLINK project teams, communities of interest, policy and implementation teams relating to the LSP, discovery layer and link resolver.
- Stay current with national and international developments related to LSPs, discovery layers, link resolvers and trends in consortia and library services.
This position works closely with the Associate Director for Discovery & Delivery and OhioLINK member institutions to assist in first implementing and then managing OhioLINK’s LSP, Alma/Primo VE. This position will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with OhioLINK’s ILS/LSP vendor, other OhioLINK staff and member librarians regarding LSP operations and customer support issues. The position will require some travel, both in- and out-of-state for professional conferences and training.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
OhioLINK, along with the Ohio Supercomputer Center and OARnet, is part of the Ohio Technology Consortium (OH-TECH), the technology and information division of the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). OH-TECH provides high-tech solutions for Ohio’s higher education institutions to catalyze innovation in the modern knowledge economy. OH-TECH is a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Because The Ohio State University serves as OH-TECH’s fiscal and legal agent, OH-TECH staff enjoy the same benefits as other Ohio State employees, including participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), the Ohio State Health Plan, employee wellness and work-life balance programs, educational benefits, discount programs and more.
Additional Info & Requirements
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Two years of professional experience working with library automation systems and/or discovery layers.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, technical and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel or other software to support the management and visual presentation of data.
- Experience in an academic or research library.
Desired Education/Experience:
- MLS from an ALA accredited program
- Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma LSP.
- Experience with Ex Libris’ Primo VE discovery layer.
- Experience with integrated library system migrations.
- Experience in a consortial library environment.
The Community
Established in 1992, the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) is Ohio’s statewide academic library consortium, serving 117 libraries at 88 institutions plus the State Library of Ohio. Delivering both IT infrastructure and content negotiation, OhioLINK provides students, faculty, researchers, and staff with access to valuable digital research collections at a fraction of the cost if those collections had to be purchased by individual institutions. OhioLINK also connects library services, print and digital collections among its member institutions and manages collaborative services aimed at reducing students’ cost of higher education in Ohio, including eTutoring and Affordable Learning.
Together, OhioLINK and its member libraries provide access to:
- more than 38 million books and other library materials
- more than 100 electronic research databases
- 37 million electronic journal articles
- 241,000 e-books
- nearly 85,000 images, videos, and sounds
- more than 100,000 electronic theses and dissertations from students at 36 Ohio institutions
Links
External Job Ad
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Consortial-Systems-Librarian_R103400-1