Assistant Librarian for Electronic Resources and Systems Administrator

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of students, especially first-generation learners within a close-knit supportive community? Join our small, dedicated team where your expertise in electronic systems and resources will empower our diverse student body.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Librarian for Electronic Resources / Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining all electronic library resources and the integrated library system.

Areas of Responsibility:

Manages administrative aspects of the integrated library system (ILS) including the management and planning of implementing new ILS related software, conducting interface upgrades and ensuring staff is properly trained on advanced ILS functions

Resolves technical issues related to the ILS staff client and public interface
Maintains electronic library resources including digital books, film collections, and bibliographic databases
Implements upgrades as needed and ensures proper training for staff
Monitors off-campus access to electronic resources through the management of database links and identity and access management service
Provides technical support and serves as the liaison for vendors of all electronic library resource products to ensure access is maintained, and serves as liaison to academic departments to support library resource needs
Works closely with the information technology department to resolve issues quickly
Responsible for maintaining and updating databases and other electronic resources available through the library’s webpage in accordance with college policies
Provides periodic assistance at the circulation desk as operational needs require
Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current library technology principles and practices
Knowledge of data systems administration
Knowledge of bibliographic utilities and library software programs
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Skill in maintaining electronic databases and resources
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population in a professional and helpful manner, and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to work independently, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail while contributing to team environment
Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Working Conditions:

This position will require the selected candidate to work on-site.

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, and the ability to communicate. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sedentary work most of the time; moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program. Two years academic library experience; one year experience working in e- resources management or acquisitions.