JOB DESCRIPTION

AR State Title:                         Librarian

UALR Functional Title:            Systems and Digital Services Librarian

Position Number:                    R99683

Department:                            UALR Collections and Archives/Ottenheimer Library

Salary Range:                         $48,000-55,000

SUMMARY:

The Systems and Digital Services Librarian is part of the new Collections and Archives division at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The position is an important part of the university’s plan to create a library and archives unit that contributes to student success in a community-engaged metropolitan research university.  This position administers the ILS and supports other campus library and archive information systems, contributes to the technology strategy and project planning efforts of the division, supports the development of search and access systems, and assists with training and development efforts.  This position holds a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Systems Management and Administration

• Manages and supports systems within the division, including integrated library system, proxy server, discovery layer, interlibrary loan, repositories and asset management systems, mobile apps and interfaces, and electronic course reserves systems.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of interfaces between application platforms, applications, and other systems; integration of locally-developed and third-party applications; providing functional support and training for all application modules; and the creation of custom reports.
• Ensures the effective delivery of library services and applications by overseeing the design, installation, maintenance, documentation, security, upgrading, and troubleshooting of software, platforms, servers, and databases.
• Administers, configures, and optimizes applications and their partner products, add-ons, and extensions. Works with vendors to establish parameters or solve problems.
• Generates reports and statistics.
• Assures data integrity and security.
• Oversees maintenance of connections with systems outside the division, including units within the university and partners outside the institution.
• Manages and supports the Innovative Interfaces shared bibliographic database.
• Supports the creation, redesign, and ongoing maintenance of the library's websites and projects, plugins, and social media projects.

Planning and Project Management

• Performs ongoing review, update and maintenance of library procedures and guidelines, aligning them with professional best practices, technological advances, trends in academic librarianship, and University standards.
• Assists in developing short- and long-term technical support and service plans that ultimately support the mission, goals, and objectives of the University.
• Researches and recommends upgrades; prepares budgets and project plans for purchase and deployment of equipment, software, expanding automation capabilities, and online access.
• Contributes to establishing short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures; creates and implements strategies that support the University's mission and its commitment to student success.

Collaboration

• Works closely with others in the division to ensure planning, implementation, and coordination of relevant services and applications.
• Provides technical advice, training, and assistance.
• Works with others to carry out policies and procedures, incorporating principles of teamwork with all organizational levels in the resolution, completion and follow-up of various responsibilities.

Faculty Duties

• Serves on University committees as assigned.
• Engages in scholarly, professional, and service activities, including publishing in peer-reviewed publications, participating in continuing education courses and professional organizations, attending seminars and workshops, reading current literature, and maintaining professional contacts in the community. Participates in university service and community activities.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience administering ILS and other library systems and applications
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems, repository platforms, content management systems and platforms
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced and current knowledge of design, configuration, administration, management, security, operation, and documentation of Integrated Library Systems.
• Working knowledge of Windows (or Unix) server administration.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful planning and management of information technology projects like system upgrades or installation.
• Knowledge of cataloging and metadata principles, as well as MARC and OCLC record structures.
• Experience with software products used in libraries.
• Demonstrated experience with ILLiad software.
• Knowledge of basic database principles, systems, and languages like Access, MySQL, SQL, etc.
• Knowledge of web technologies and languages, such as HTML, CSS, XML, PHP, JavaScript, WordPress.
• Experience with training or instruction.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Commitment and ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a collegial environment.
• Experience managing technologies, including computer operating systems, database software, web sites, proxy servers, and library-specific technologies, e.g. integrated library, interlibrary loan, and institutional repository systems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited school is required. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a library setting.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: