Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to 
excellence in educating students for productive, creative and reflective lives 
of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent 
world. Its more than 2,300 undergraduates come from 35 states and 22 countries, 
and all students study away through Susquehanna’s unique Global Opportunities 
program. Susquehanna University’s 325 acre campus, noted for its beauty, is 
located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the 
scenic Susquehanna River Valley, about a three hour drive from Philadelphia, 
Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information, please visit 
https://www.susqu.edu.

Job Summary
The Systems Librarian administers the library’s systems, web site, software, 
and equipment. Provides leadership for electronic resource management and 
online library services by investigating, planning, recommending, designing, 
implementing, and administering established and new library technology. Works 
in collaboration with the Office of Information Technology to develop and 
deliver library technology services and to anticipate and meet emerging 
technology needs. This position will also serve as liaison to academic 
departments as assigned and as a member of the faculty with rank, but without 
tenure, as per the Susquehanna Faculty handbook.

Specific Responsibilities
• Identify, evaluate, and select new and replacement library software and 
databases
• Maintain the Library Services Platform (LSP), library databases, and other 
electronic resources
• Work collaboratively to ensure proper function of all electronic databases. 
Serve as a first point of contact for troubleshooting access to electronic 
resources and other library technology issues
• Liaise with the Office of Information Technology to ensure seamless 
integration with library systems and the campus infrastructure including 
occasional attendance at IT department meetings.
• Collaborates with Information Technology to support SU 2.0 process including 
development of cloud strategy.
• Provide liaison support to academic departments for curriculum-related, 
research and collection development activities.
• Stay up to date on current industry trends in discovery, search and delivery 
systems
• Advise on library’s technology budget for hardware/software 
upgrades/replacements
• Serve as library’s technology representative to relevant library consortia

Education
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science or equivalent.

Experience
At least two years of experience working with library systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Ability to support library-specific software (such as Alma, Primo VE, ILLiad, 
Springshare, ArchivesSpace) and library-specific hardware (label printers, 
microform machines, scanners)
• Ability to implement and manage library applications and electronic resource 
systems
• Knowledge of MARC format and other cataloging principles
• Knowledge of EZProxy or other authentication software
• Knowledge of standard web browser display and application technologies (HTML, 
XML, CSS, JavaScript), including usability, accessibility and cross-browser 
compatibility
• Knowledge of web publishing platforms (such as Omeka, WordPress) as well as 
image and text repository applications (such as CONTENTdm, Digital Commons, 
Islandora)
• Skilled at oral and written communication
• Ability to support research and information needs of students and faculty in 
a liberal arts setting
• Ability to develop strong relationships and communicate effectively with 
faculty, staff, and students

Physical Demand
Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. 
Position requires the ability to move about the campus. Position requires 
occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to 
feel, handle, and reach. Position requires occasional stooping, crouching and 
bending. Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. 
Working conditions are indoor.


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