Systems Librarian

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194911EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Systems Librarian

Anticipated Hiring Range $80,000 minimum

Work Schedule University Business hours are Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM. The Libraries supports flexible work arrangements based on departmental and operational needs. This position will require some onsite work. Exempt position.

Job Location

Department Libraries

About the Department Join the NC State University Libraries and help us create adventurous, innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James

B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus offers access to advanced technologies that are enabling revolutionary ways to see and use information. Capturing NC State’s spirit of innovation in education and research, the J. Hill Jr. Library
, serving the main campus
, combines the best of tradition and innovation, housing special collections and a beautiful gallery alongside vibrant, experiential spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis and visualization, and collaboration. Three branch libraries focus on design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.

The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Systems Librarian in the Digital Library Initiatives department. The Digital Library Initiatives ( DLI ) department applies systems analysis, design, service development, and software development skills to the creation and improvement of a broad range of library products and services. As a collaborative and consultative partner, DLI works with stakeholders across the Libraries and university to bring new services to life and solve complex technical challenges.

DLI develops and supports the core systems that provide access to the Libraries’ print and electronic resources, including Ex Libris Alma, the Primo discovery layer, ILLiad, and EZproxy. The department maintains a broad portfolio of prototype and production systems and services in areas including digital collections, high-technology spaces, researcher profiles and identifiers, exploratory applications of machine learning and AI, and assessment and analytics.

DLI develops new research infrastructure support services focused on improving the efficiency and productivity of NC State researchers in collaboration with university partners including the Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) and the Office of Research and Innovation ( ORI ). Staff develop and support open source and locally developed applications that promote resource discovery and delivery, enable use of Libraries spaces, and improve staff workflows.

For examples of the department’s projects and initiatives, visit: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/dli/projects

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The Systems Librarian provides primary administration and project management for the Libraries’ Ex Libris Alma platform and public-facing Primo discovery layer. The position facilitates collaborative decision-making for these discovery tools, including chairing the Libraries’ Alma…