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*Job Description*

Brandeis University seeks a collaborative and service-oriented professional to 
serve as a Systems Librarian. The ideal candidate will be responsible for 
providing high quality, robust systems that facilitate search, discovery, and 
delivery of library services and resources. The Systems Librarian will also 
consult with and support faculty and staff on technology projects using library 
resources. Because our mission and history are rooted in the pursuit of social 
justice, we aim to include this value in all that we do. We are seeking 
candidates with a variety of social identities, including those who have been 
underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation 
and who are committed to building, engaging with, and sustaining a pluralistic, 
unified, and just campus community.

*Examples of Key Responsibilities*

- Responsible for collaborative leadership in the implementation, support and 
maintenance of library systems and applications, including but not limited to 
Alma, Primo, ILLiad, Library Web Sites, and other systems as implemented or 
requested

- Works collaboratively with all public and technical services staff and with 
Information Technology Services to ensure systems are optimized and 
interoperable with the goal of providing a positive and seamless user 
experience from both the public and staff perspectives

- In collaboration with the Strategic Communications & Marketing Specialist 
as well as other key stakeholders, works on issues of web development and 
design to assure a seamless look and feel to services supported or offered by 
the Library

- Helps to provide documentation and support regarding system upgrades, 
modifications, and fixes; provides support to the Library Systems team by 
participating in the on-call rotation

- Performs other duties related to Library Systems as needed to accomplish the 
goals of the department, unit, and library; participates in library committees 
related to primary job assignment as appropriate

- Represents the library on professional and scholarly association committees, 
task forces, work groups, and other entities at the local, state, regional, 
national, and international level as appropriate to position and area of 
expertise

- Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to 
primary job assignment as well as maintaining general knowledge of current 
trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational 
technology

*Qualifications*

- 3-5 years of experience with library systems

- MLS degree from ALA-accredited institution or equivalent education and 
experience relevant to the position

- Preferred

- Experience developing and managing library systems in a collaborative 
environment (Alma, Primo preferred)

- Proficiency with web scripting languages, APIs, system interoperability, and 
other tools (e.g., AngularJS, OAI-PMH, SWORD)

- Knowledge of web accessibility standards and usability practices

- Experience training others and interacting with stakeholders across the 
University and/or externally

- Excellent interpersonal skills that reflect a commitment to inclusion and 
justice and the ability to develop strong working relationships with a dynamic 
and diverse community

- Familiarity with metadata standards such as EAD, MARC, Dublin Core

- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills

- Strong analytical skills for complex software and/or hardware issues

- Recommend and support decisions on process and workflow changes; experience 
with open source software, applications, web tools and new technology.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit 
represented by SEIU Local 888.

For more information and to apply please visit Careers at Brandeis


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