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Systems Librarian, Bridgewater State University (Bridgewater)
The Systems Librarian reports directly to the Dean of the Library. The incumbent will serve as a library liaison in selected disciplines. Participation in professional organizations, service in library and university governance, and appropriate professional development activities are expected and required for tenure. In addition, the Systems Librarian may supervise Library Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and student workers.
Please note: This position is eligible for hybrid remote/on-campus work options.
The Systems Librarian will:
Administer and maintain the library’s core systems, including Koha ILS, the library website, Springshare LibApps, and ILLiad interlibrary loan application. Ensure that systems remain available and interoperable.
Collaborate with librarians and staff as necessary to support and troubleshoot other library applications, including Virtual Commons (BEPress Institutional Repository), EZProxy, Omeka, ArchiveSpace, Archive-It, Ebsco Discovery Service, and related systems.
Work closely with the Library staff and vendors on a full redesign of the Maxwell Library’s website and related technologies.
Provide technical expertise, day-to-day administration, and broad support for traditional and emerging library hardware and software solutions and standards. Research and recommend technologies to support evolving library reference, instruction, and access services models.
Provide library systems support to library colleagues. Understand and respond to library systems-related needs across library units.
Collaborate closely with the BSU IT Department as necessary, to implement and support authentication and security services.
Serve as a point of contact for library systems and emerging technology vendors.
Provide written reports, assessments, analyses, and documentation as needed and upon request.
Advise, train, and teach staff, faculty, and students in new library technologies.
Engage in professional activities, continuing scholarship, and University-wide committees, to satisfy promotion and tenure requirements of the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) contract.
Serve as liaison to one or more academic departments.
Find, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and design implementation processes.
Academic rank at hire will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications and MSCA contract specifications.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
Relevant experience in an academic, large public, or special library.
Familiarity with library operations, procedures, and best practices.
Demonstrated experience using a wide variety of library system platforms and applications, and current library-related hardware and software.
Understanding of library security and authentication systems and practices.
Programming language experience such as HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Drupal, and/or other scripting languages and CMS based web development tools.
Familiarity with database reporting standards.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team setting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / yearSalary Notes
Commensurate with education and experience
Closing Date
02/16/2025
How to Apply
Please use this link to view full position details and to submit an online application. https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/29184
Please direct inquiries to the Office of Human Resources and Talent Management at https://humres@bridgew.edu
Posted
2025-01-22 | Quick link to this job