Librarian Assistant jobs in Ellicott City, MD

Summary:
The Systems Librarian is responsible for the management, day-to-day operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of library systems, which currently include Koha, Ebsco EDS, SpringShare, OCLC, and others. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation to facilitate working with departments across the University and outside vendors. This position works as a member of the team to support the overall operations of the University Library.

Department: Library

Education/Experience:
Masters of Library Science (MLS) or Masters of Library Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution and 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role with a proven track record of management and innovation in library technology are required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with Koha, Ebsco EDS, SpringShare, and OCLC preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Knowledge of library processes and workflows for essential library systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to formulate options and recommend solutions to problems as they arise.
• Experience working in HTML, Bootstrap Java, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Working knowledge of MARC and XML.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Commitment to an inclusive and equitable work environment and promoting a culture of belonging at the library and university.
• Knowledge of trends, best practices and procedures for access, discovery services, and technical operations including web accessibility standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with others in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound professional judgment, flexibility, willingness to learn and implement new technologies and ways of doing things, and the highest standards of professional ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and possessing a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel between campuses.

Physical Requirements:
Medium work in an office environment exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. May require extended periods of time seated at a computer. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Essential Functions:

• Update essential library systems and communicate the timing and impacts of any updates to library staff and the wider university community as appropriate.
• Maintain and update critical library systems such as EZ Proxy, Ebsco Discovery Service, Koha (ByWater), SpringShare, OCLC systems and other library systems.
• Work closely with university departments that host library systems or provide data loads and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ensure the visibility of newly acquired databases and the accessibility of all electronic resources.
• Gather and report usage statistics of all electronic resources to conform to the ACRL and IPEDS standards.
• Serve as the webmaster for the library using SpringShare as the website platform.
• Document and update processes and procedures for maintaining library systems.
• Work as a member of the team to support the overall operations of the Library and support initiatives as assigned.

Reports To: Director, Library

Work Location: Greenspring

Position Category: Staff

Position Type:

Months/Year: 12

Hrs/Week: 40

FLSA: Exempt

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: No

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