[CODE4LIB] Job: Systems Librarian at Harvard University

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Systems Librarian
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

**Harvard University**  
  
  

**School/Unit**  
Harvard University Information Technology

**Sub-Unit**  


**Job Function**  
Library

**Time Status**  
Full-time

**Department**  
Library Technology Services

**Salary Grade**  
057

**Union**  
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

**Duties & Responsibilities **  
  
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) seeks a Systems Librarian.
This role reports to the Director, Library Systems, Library Technology Service
(LTS), and will be a member of a high performing team that works to ensure
that enterprise library technology advance scholarship and teaching through
the collection, creation, application, preservation, and dissemination of
knowledge. LTS works in deep collaboration with the Harvard Library (HL), one
of the premier research libraries in the world, as well as with HUIT's
Academic Technology team to ensure that library materials and services are
effectively embedded into the academic enterprise. Systems include HOLLIS
Classic/Aleph (integrated library system), HOLLIS (Primo discovery system),
DRS (Digital Repository Service), Cognos (library reporting system), MetaLib
(federated searching and electronic resource discovery tool), SFX (link server
and electronic journals discovery tool), EZProxy (authentication system),
Verde (electronic resources management system), ILLiad (interlibrary loan
system), Aeon (special collections system), and Borrow Direct (interlibrary
loan system), Visual Collection systems, archives management systems, and
others.

  
With primary responsibilities for access services and resource sharing systems
and services, the Systems Librarian II works closely with library staff to
conduct business analysis and identify objectives and requirements for systems
and services. Typical projects and initiatives include access services
enhancements (Harvard Direct, Secure Exit, Alumni E-resource Access, Smart
Fulfillment), resource sharing automation efficiencies (Rapid ILL
integration), and core systems integration (Aleph, Primo, SFX, Aeon, ILLiad,
HD GFA, Borrow Direct, etc). This person, as a member of Library Systems
group, will collaborate with Harvard Library staff as well as other groups
within LTS and HUIT to implement the appropriate technology solutions and
tools.

  
Key responsibilities of the position will be systems analysis and
customization, project planning and management, and user support. Successful
candidates will have significant knowledge of current access services
protocols (NCIP, OpenURL, etc), access services and resource sharing
workflows, and technologies used to efficiently manage high volume print and
online request services.

  


  

**Basic Qualifications **  
• Masters in Library
and Information Science or equivalent experience required

• years progressive experience in
technical analysis, computer systems and/or web interface design, complex
system configuration, programming or technical implementation for library
systems and services.

• 2+ years hands on
experience in a research library or equivalent.

  


  

**Additional Qualifications **  
• Must have
demonstrated strong analytic, verbal and written communication skills,
including the ability to describe complex functions and processes coherently,
unambiguously, and in a well-organized fashion.

• Strong project
management and organizational skills.

• Ability to learn
new technical skills quickly and to work under pressure.

• Ability to work in
multiple operating system environments, e.g. Linux, Solaris, Windows.

• Ability to design
and implement moderately complex processes and/or systems in a relevant
language or technology.

• Ability to write
scripts and/or use relevant system utilities.

• Ability to
train/mentor more junior staff in various technical skills.

• Ability to work
well with library staff at a range of levels individually and on committees

• Ability to carry
out projects with limited supervision, scheduling own time and setting own
priorities to meet multiple competing priorities and overlapping deadlines

• Demonstrated
creativity, initiative, and sense of responsibility for achieving the goals of
the organization

• Experience with
Aleph/HOLLIS, desirable

• Experience working
in a Harvard library, desirable

  

**Pre-Employment Screening **  
Criminal

  

**EEO Statement **  
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity,
sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.



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[CODE4LIB] job posting: Digital Initiatives Librarian & Instructor | Assistant Professor

[Jane Wu]

Digital Initiatives Librarian & Instructor | Assistant Professor,
Courtright Memorial Library



Otterbein University, a comprehensive liberal arts institution in the
suburban Columbus area, invites applications for a non-tenure track
position in the library. We are seeking a visionary librarian to advance
our digital initiatives, such as the Digital Commons@Otterbein
http://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/.



Responsibilities: Reporting to the Library Director, this librarian will
provides leadership, management and policy and planning activities for the
campus-wide digitization projects and digital initiatives.  He/she will
work collaboratively to plan and implement best practices for the
collection development of scholarly works and for their preservation,
accessibility, usability and usage analysis within the determined system
architecture.  This position will partner campus-wide in efforts related to
data management.  He/She will have reference responsibilities, serve as a
library liaison to assigned departments and is responsible for teaching
library instruction sessions.



Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program required for the rank
of Assistant Professor:  candidates seeking terminal degree (MLS/MLIS) will
be considered at the rank of Instructor. The successful candidate will
possess the following preferred experience; project management, data
analysis, academic library experience, online education, and a strong
awareness of scholarly communication and digital scholarship. Preferred
candidates will also have experience with; collection development, policy
making and implementation, campus and department liaising, digital
innovations, supervisory experience, classroom teaching experience, and
reference. For further information, visit us at
http://www.otterbein.edu/careers.



Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
philosophy, and three (3) current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Barbara
Schaffner, Dean, School of Professional Studies, Otterbein University, 1
South Grove Street, Westerville, OH USA 43081. Email submissions:
academicj...@otterbein.edu. For full consideration, applications should be
received by October 2, 2015. To learn more about the Courtright Memorial
Library, please visit us at http://www.otterbein.edu/public/Library.
Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.





Jane Wu

Systems Librarian

Associate Professor

Courtright Memorial Library

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 43081

Tel. 614-823-1027

[CODE4LIB] Recommendations for analytics software?

[Shafer, Sharon]

Sorry for duplication.  I also asked web4lib.
I've noticed a major decrease in my Google Analytics data because of  so I'm looking at other web analytics tools. We run the Google 
Analytics module on a Drupal site. I'm curious what other libraries are doing 
to capture web site user behavior.  Additional GA modules?  Combination of 
tagging and log analysis via a vendor system? Perhaps, using a CRM like 
SalesForce?  I did get a recommendation about Piwik so I'm off to investigate.

I'm trying to address the  issue, but I'm also contemplating the 
pie-in-the-sky analytics wish list.  Is there something that provides an 
archived, comprehensive, one-stop-shopping data source for all the web site 
user behavior that is accessible by all Library staff and can be used to easily 
generate data visualization reports for analysis, ROI reports, and making data 
driven decisions regarding the web site.  Perhaps, mixed with system 
performance reports and alerts for monitoring how systems are performing.  Is 
there something that makes it easy to upload or access enterprise data where 
the user is guided through statistical analytics and or visualization?  Maybe 
there is a method of obtaining and archiving and strategically scrubbing that 
ensures user privacy that adheres to ALA's Library Bill of Rights and Core 
Values of Librarianship?

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
--Sharon

[CODE4LIB] LITA Forum early bird rates end soon

[Tammy Wolf]

There's still time to register for the 2015 LITA Forum 
at the early bird rate and save $50
Minneapolis, MN
November 12-15, 2015

LITA Forum early bird rates end September 30, 2015
Register Now!

Join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for the 
2015 LITA Forum, a three-day education and networking 
event featuring 2 preconferences, 3 keynote sessions, more than 55 concurrent 
sessions and 15 poster presentations. This year including content and planning 
collaboration with LLAMA.

Why attend the LITA Forum

Check out the report from Melissa 
Johnson. It details her experience as an attendee, a volunteer, and a 
presenter. This year, she's on the planning committee and attending. Melissa 
says most people don't know is how action-packed and seriously awesome this 
years LITA Forum is going to be. Register 
now to receive the LITA and LLAMA 
members early bird discount:
* LITA and LLAMA member early bird rate: $340
* LITA and LLAMA member regular rate: $390
The LITA Forum is a gathering for technology-minded information professionals, 
where you can meet with your colleagues involved in new and leading edge 
technologies in the library and information technology field. Attendees can 
take advantage of the informal Friday evening reception, networking dinners and 
other social opportunities to get to know colleagues and speakers and 
experience the important networking advantages of a smaller conference.

Keynote Speakers:
* Mx A. Matienzo, Director of Technology for the Digital Public Library of 
America
* Carson Block, Carson Block Consulting Inc.
* Lisa Welchman, President of Digital Governance Solutions at ActiveStandards.

The Preconference Workshops:
* So You Want to Make a Makerspace: Strategic Leadership to support the 
Integration of new and disruptive technologies into Libraries: Practical Tips, 
Tricks, Strategies, and Solutions for bringing making, fabrication and content 
creation to your library.
* Beyond Web Page Analytics: Using Google tools to assess searcher behavior 
across web properties.

Comments from past attendees:

"Best conference I've been to in terms of practical, usable ideas that I can 
implement at my library."
"I get so inspired by the presentations and conversations with colleagues who 
are dealing with the same sorts of issues that I am."
"After LITA I return to my institution excited to implement solutions I find 
here."
"This is always the most informative conference! It inspires me to develop new 
programs and plan initiatives."

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Get all the details, register and book a hotel room at the 2015 Forum Web 
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See you in Minneapolis!


Tammy Allgood Wolf
Manager of Discovery Services
Informatics and Cyberinfrastructure Services
ASU Libraries
Arizona State University
480-965-1797