Library Systems Specialist
Houston, TX, United States
Library Systems Specialist at Rice University, Fondren Library - Code4Lib Job Board Full time Library Systems Specialist Rice University, Fondren Library — Houston , TX 1 other recent jobs Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 Created: October 4, 2023 Description Position Summary
Fondren Library at Rice University seeks a Library Systems Specialist. The position is responsible for managing and maintaining library systems and technologies and acts as a resource person to library staff on automation, technology, process improvement, and developments affecting the library. The Library Systems Specialist works with the Systems Librarian to manage and optimize the library services platform to ensure efficient and seamless access to resources and services.
The Library IT department is responsible for supporting and maintaining systems and infrastructure that belong to the library. The primary goal is to provide efficient operation and management of library technology.
The ideal candidate has experience with supporting and developing one or more ILS/LSP and discovery systems.
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000
Work Schedule: This position offers 2 days of work from home and 3 days in the office (after 3 months from start date).
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
Alma and Primo certifications or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date
Proficient with tracking problems and problem resolution
A proven ability to train end users
Good analytical, collaborative, creative, problem-solving, and research skills
Strong project management skills: ability to manage technical projects in a library setting with demonstrated capabilities in terms of project planning and estimating, work assignment, progress review, and reporting
Knowledge of computer system capabilities, business processes and workflow
Proficient with enterprise applications and understanding of database driven applications
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating effectively with individuals of varying systems expertise and business needs
Ability to maintain good customer relations with clients and external vendors and partners
Essential Functions
Serves as a resource person to library staff on automation, technical, process improvement trends and developments affecting the library
Keeps current on library technology and developments and keeps abreast of new and existing functionality to support increased efficiencies and campus engagement
Manages technical projects within the library
Provides application-level support to the library
Participates actively in technology user groups, listservs, and forums relevant to the position.
Tracks problems related to library systems and software
Escalates issues to vendors and manages vendor relationships
Develops services based on Alma and Primo capabilities
Engages in problem-solving and workflow assessment
Works with User Experience to improve user services
Assists and supports digital preservation projects
Participates in committees as required
Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functionals
Analyzes and documents user needs, existing and new policies, processes, procedures and operational methods to consider possible improvements to new and existing systems
Performs testing of new systems, upgrades and patching of existing systems; may include developing test plans
Develops instructional materials, training and job aids
Preferences
1 year of experience with supporting and developing one or more ILS/LSP and discovery systems
Experience with the Linux operating system
Knowledge of shell scripting
Experience with a programming language
Experience working with APIs, AngularJS, Python or similar applications.
Familiar with MARC and data interchange formats such as XML and JSON
Workplace Requirements – May occasionally require nights and weekends
How to apply https://emdz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2756
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