Systems Librarian

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Posting Details

  • Job Title: Systems Librarian
  • Department: Library Technical Services
  • Position Number: FP473A
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Type of Recruitment: General Public
  • Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Description

The University Libraries at Old Dominion University invites 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. They will ensure reliable and efficient access to the Libraries’ collections and resources.

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.

Minimum Qualifications - Education or Training

  • American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience with scripting languages and using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

Conditions of Employment

N/A

 

Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should visit ODU Jobs Portal - Posting 21893 to apply and include:

  • A cover letter
  • A resume or curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial graduate transcripts
  • Names and contact information for three professional references (preferably current and former supervisors)

Applications must be submitted by November 4, 2024, for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Application Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  • Contact Information for Professional References
Sponsor Organization
Old Dominion University
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