Systems Librarian

The Systems Librarian at Bridgewater State University reports directly to the Dean of the Library. The incumbent will serve as a library liaison in selected disciplines. Participation in professional organizations, service in library and university governance, and appropriate professional development activities are expected and required for tenure. In addition, the Systems Librarian may supervise Library Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and student workers.

This position is eligible for hybrid remote/on-campus work options.

The Systems Librarian will:

• Administer and maintain the library’s core systems, including KohaILS, the library website, Springshare Lib Apps, and ILLiad interlibrary loan application. Ensure that systems remain available and interoperable.
• Collaborate with librarians and staff as necessary to support and troubleshoot other library applications, including Virtual Commons (BEPress Institutional Repository), EZProxy, Omeka, Archive Space, Archive-It, Ebsco Discovery Service, and related systems.
• Work closely with the Library staff and vendors on a full redesign of the Maxwell Library’s website and related technologies.
• Provide technical expertise, day-to-day administration, and broad support for traditional and emerging library hardware and software solutions and standards. Research and recommend technologies to support evolving library reference, instruction, and access services models.
• Provide library systems support to library colleagues. Understand and respond to library systems-related needs across library units.
• Collaborate closely with theBSUIT Department as necessary, to implement and support authentication and security services.
• Serve as a point of contact for library systems and emerging technology vendors.
• Provide written reports, assessments, analyses, and documentation as needed and upon request.
• Advise, train, and teach staff, faculty, and students in new library technologies.
• Engage in professional activities, continuing scholarship, and University-wide committees, to satisfy promotion and tenure requirements of the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) contract.
• Serve as liaison to one or more academic departments.
• Find, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and design implementation processes.

Academic rank at hire will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications andMSCAcontract specifications.

Published:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 20:47 UTC

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