October 19, 2009
Systems Librarian, Babson College, Babson Park, MA
Systems Librarian - Knowledge & Content Management, Horn Library, Babson College
QUAL: 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
- 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.
- Experience in providing reference support.
Competencies:
- Communication
- Customer Service Orientation
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Technology
- Conceptual Thinking
- Self-Management
- Leadership
- Empowerment
- Business Management
DUTIES: Responsible for the operation, support, upgrade, integration, maintenance and administration of a variety of library technologies, including hardware, specialized library application and web services. Participates in research and instruction services, and serves as a library liaison to a specific academic division. Supervises: Student employees.
- 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.
SALARY: Not Stated.
TO APPLY: We only accept applications through our online application system so candidates interested in applying should visit our website at https://www.ultirecruit.com/bab1000/JobBoard/ListJobs.aspx.
DEADLINE: Not Stated.
