Digital Librarian — Lead Library Systems & Innovation

The University of Salford; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

32 days leave + holidays

Job summary

The University of Salford's Library, Careers & Skills service is seeking a Digital Librarian to oversee the operation, integration and development of core library systems. You will manage platforms including Ex Libris Alma, Primo and Leganto, and support RFID hardware, ensuring reliable operation and timely issue resolution.

Working with IT, suppliers and colleagues, you will gather requirements, analyse usage data and lead system-related projects to improve interfaces, workflows and user

Qualifications

• Experience managing library platforms and digital services.
• Proven ability to analyse usage data and improve interfaces.
• Strong collaboration with IT, suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the support, integration, configuration, and ongoing development of library systems, ensuring effective operation and timely issue resolution.
• Collaborate with IT, system suppliers, and LCS colleagues to ensure effective support and development of LCS systems.
• Gather requirements, analyse user feedback and system analytics to improve interfaces, workflows, and processes.
• Contribute to the evaluation, selection, and monitoring of new and existing library technologies, including supplier and market developments.
• Lead system-related projects, represent the library externally, and deputise for the Digital Library Manager when required.

Skills

Library systems

Digital library management

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Ex Libris Primo

Ex Libris Leganto

RFID hardware

Job description

The University of Salford's Library, Careers & Skills service is seeking a Digital Librarian to oversee the operation, integration and development of core library systems. You will manage platforms including Ex Libris Alma, Primo and Leganto, and support RFID hardware, ensuring reliable operation and timely issue resolution.

Working with IT, suppliers and colleagues, you will gather requirements, analyse usage data and lead system-related projects to improve interfaces, workflows and user