Systems Librarian

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Friday, November 20th, 2026.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-4000

Position Number

Position Number 31190

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN

Position Summary

This 12-month, non-tenure track librarian administers, supports, and enhances library systems, including the library management system and discovery platform, interlibrary loan system, Springshare system, remote authentication, digital collections platform, and digital exhibitions platform. This position reports to the manager of Acquisitions and Resource Management and collaborates with library colleagues, OIT colleagues, and vendors to plan and implement software enhancements. This position also provides training to library colleagues, documents processes, and monitors emerging technology trends.

• ALA accredited master’s degree in library science.
• Minimum of two years of recent demonstrated experience as a competent user of employee-facing systems (e.g., integrated library systems modules, library services platforms, library discovery platforms, business management systems).
• Recent demonstrated experience as a competent manager of an integrated library system or library services platform.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize simultaneous projects and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards commonly used in libraries such as MARC
  21 and RDA .
• Recent successful experience working in an academic library in a related role.
• Project management certification.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Experience using data to inform decisions, evaluate services, and report outcomes.
• Experience liaising with library system vendors or IT partners.
• Familiarity with user experience / usability testing of library systems.
• Recent demonstrated experience managing one or more additional library platforms (e.g., Ex Libris Alma/Primo, ILLiad, Springshare products, or digital collections platforms, such as Veridian or Omeka).

• Serves as library systems administrator for the library services platform, discovery platform, interlibrary loan/resource sharing system, and other library technology tools (e.g., remote authentication, Springshare, digital collections platforms, digital exhibition platforms).
• Configures settings, plans and implements enhancements, and documents procedures and decisions ensuring the library’s systems are reliable and user centered.
• Develops effective relationships with library colleagues and campus partners (e.g., the Office of Information Technology).
• Leads library systems work groups and serves on library-wide committees.
• Provides library employee support and training and solves library…