Systems Librarian

Overview

The Folger Shakespeare Library is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. We seek a Systems Librarian to join the Description and Imaging team within our Collections department. This role provides knowledge and expertise in software programming and analysis, specializing in library technologies and services, and supports discovery and access to the Folger’s print and digital collections. The Systems Librarian will ensure that the catalog, related services, and systems are properly maintained and will design, implement, and maintain system processes and procedures for the library.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:45 am–4:45 pm. The role may require occasional after-hours work and travel. The position is primarily on-site with openness to a hybrid modality, and the candidate must be within a commutable distance to the D.C. office by start date.

Applications must be submitted by 4:30 PM ET on April 30. The application portal for this role will be closed at that time.

Health & safety:
The health and well-being of all staff, contractors, and visitors is our top priority. While the Folger no longer requires masks or vaccinations (except for AEA spaces), we support and encourage individuals to take safety precautions they are most comfortable with, and we ask that individual choices are respected. The Folger offers organization-funded healthcare plans for full-time staff and extensive leave options to all staff in the case of health issues that arise.

This is a monthly-paid salary position, with a pay range of $65,000–$70,600 annually. Total compensation includes a comprehensive benefits plan, including fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous 403b match, as outlined on our website.

• Serve as the technical expert for the library’s ILS; maintain and enhance its operations as well as applications that support its service.
• Provide leadership in solving problems associated with the ILS and other services.
• Develop and document internal processes and procedures to support library operations.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices related to library technology and recommend improvements to tools and workflows as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Associate Librarian on long-range planning for the library, including recommending system changes or updates.
• Collaborate with librarians and colleagues across the department to support various library services.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure systems are properly supported and to address any potential issues.

• Master’s degree in library or information science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with integrated library systems (ILS).
• Progressive experience in technical analysis, enterprise systems deployment, complex system configuration, or technical implementation of library systems and services.
• Experience with project management.
• Programming experience in support of library-related systems.

• Working knowledge of library business processes and automation.
• Familiarity with library metadata standards including MARC and other common library tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff across the institution.
• Ability to support and communicate with persons at all levels of technical ability.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and abstraction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment for staff and library users.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment with diplomatic, adaptable, and pragmatic problem-solving approaches.
• Ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

This position operates in a professional office and library/museum environment. The employee may be exposed to typical office conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Occasional work outside normal office hours, including Saturdays and late nights, with pre-scheduled…