Systems Librarian
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 16, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Systems Librarian
Department
LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERV
Position Number
FP473A
Job Description
The University Libraries at Old Dominion University invite applicants for a Systems Librarian. The Systems Librarian will administer, configure, troubleshoot, and coordinate the integrated library system (Alma), discovery interface (Primo), and related applications, and they will ensure reliable and efficient access to the Libraries' collections and resources.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
American Library Association accredited Master's Degree in Library & Information Science
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with some prior experience with scripting languages and using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Conditions of Employment
N/A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
01/18/2024
Application Review Date
03/01/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates should visit (https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19772) to apply and include a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references (preferably current and former supervisors).
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Telework Friendly
Yes
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
College Home Page
https://odu.edu/library
Department Home Page
https://odu.edu/library
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Systems Librarian
Department
LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERV
Position Number
FP473A
Job Description
The University Libraries at Old Dominion University invite applicants for a Systems Librarian. The Systems Librarian will administer, configure, troubleshoot, and coordinate the integrated library system (Alma), discovery interface (Primo), and related applications, and they will ensure reliable and efficient access to the Libraries' collections and resources.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Basic working knowledge of metadata, linked data, and interoperability standards.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing service-oriented environment.
- Basic expertise in project management and coordinating teams to implement, enhance, and support library systems.
- Basic expertise in promoting and providing training on library systems.
- Considerable knowledge of library discovery services that support the operations and strategic initiatives of academic libraries.
- Basic knowledge of library application development processes, including requirements gathering, quality assurance, usability testing, user experience, and release management.
- Ability to build relationships and work collegially in a diverse, proactive, and team-oriented environment.
- Considerable knowledge of the approaches and techniques used by students and faculty to search for, select, and access library resources to support their learning, teaching, and research.
- Considerable experience working with Alma library services platform and Primo discovery interface.
American Library Association accredited Master's Degree in Library & Information Science
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with some prior experience with scripting languages and using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Conditions of Employment
N/A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
01/18/2024
Application Review Date
03/01/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates should visit (https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19772) to apply and include a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references (preferably current and former supervisors).
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Telework Friendly
Yes
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
College Home Page
https://odu.edu/library
Department Home Page
https://odu.edu/library
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Other
- If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Contact Information for Professional References
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