Systems Librarian
Position: Systems Librarian
Organization: Babson College
Location: Wellesley, MA
Reports to:
Associate Director, Knowledge & Content Management
Job Summary:
Responsible for the operation, support, upgrade, integration, maintenance, and administration of the Millennium (III) Integrated Library System and other library technologies, including hardware, specialized library application and web services.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plans, implements, and administers library systems and technologies, including but not limited to integrated library system, content management system, library web site, ILL and Reserves systems.
- Explores, evaluates, implements, and supports library technologies and systems, planning for integration with or migration from existing technologies.
- Maintains knowledge of all modules of integrated library systems. Assists staff in incorporating systems requirements/upgrades into workflow procedures. Assists in implementation of new and enhanced modules of library system.
- Collaborates and coordinates with IT support personnel (desktop technicians, systems administrators, developers, etc.) regarding library systems related initiatives.
- Maintains the functionality of the library website and participates in the development and deployment of web-based initiatives in support of teaching, learning and scholarship activities.
- Supports creating a virtual environment to foster successful independent user community.
- Collaborates with staff within the Library and the College to ensure customer easy access to resources and collections.
- Collaborates with Library Research & Instruction Team to ensure coordination and alignment of online instruction vehicles on website.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates use of Web 2.0 tools for library.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
Supervises:
Student employees
Job Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education Required:
Master's Degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association
Minimum Level of Experience Required:
5-7 years of post MLS academic library experience as system's administrator of an ILS system
Additional Required Skills and Abilities:
- Requires experience with and knowledge of integrated library systems, networks, hardware and software as they relate to the delivery of library services; familiarity with emerging trends and standards in information technology.
- Demonstrated experience realizing the full potential of technology to serve library staff and users.
- Working knowledge of library business processes and procedures managed by an Integrated Library System (ILS), including circulation, acquisitions, cataloging and online public access catalog management.
- Requires web development and database skills using industry standard tools, applications, and languages; proficiency of digital library standards for description, access, delivery and preservation of digital objects (e.g. XML, XSL, HTML, MARC) and awareness of best practices.
- Strong project management experience.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Competencies:
- Communication
- Customer Service Orientation
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Technology
- Conceptual Thinking
- Self-Management
- Leadership
- Empowerment
- Business Management