Digital Library Specialist

University-of-Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Working from home options

Superannuation scheme

Five weeks annual leave

Career development programs

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Digital Library Specialist to join the Content Discovery and Innovation team within Library Services. You will manage configuration and Tier2/3 support for library software and help drive improvements across Alma, Primo, and related systems.

With a degree in information management or information science and 3–5 years of relevant experience, you will collaborate on process design, testing, and deployment of new features while maintaining excellent user

Qualifications

• Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in information management, information science or equivalent, or the equivalent knowledge, skills and understanding gained through extensive work-related experience.
• 3 to 5 years' experience with collection applications software.
• Experience in supporting and developing library application software.
• Experience in developing and implementing processes, systems and services.
• Experience creating, documenting, and implementing best practices and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist configuration and Tier2/3 support for Library collections application software.
• Evaluate, test and communicate new product features and improvements to stakeholders.
• Participate in projects to review and redesign business processes related to library software usage.
• Assist in documenting workflows and implementing best practices across services.

Skills

Library software experience

Education

Degree in information management / information science

Tools

Alma

Primo

Talis

DSpace

LibGuides

ArchiveSpace

Vernon

Interlibrary loan platforms

Acquisition platforms

OpenAthens

Job description

• UoA Department Name: Content Discovery and Innovation

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Job Description

We are searching for a Digital Library Specialist to join the Content Discovery and Innovation (CDI) team within Library Services at Te Kahu Tauira | Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS). In this role, you will provide specialist skillstoensurethat the library collections application softwaredelivers a customer-focusedexperience.As part of the CDI team, you will be responsible for theadministrative configuration and Tier2/3customer support of Library collectionsapplication software, assisting in theevaluation, testing and communication of new product features and improvements. You will participate in projects to review and redesign business processes related to the use of the library collectionsapplication software.

Library collection application software include: Integrated library management system (Alma), Discovery layer (Primo), Reading list (Talis), Institutional repository (DSpace), Subject guides (LibGuides), Archives management systems (ArchiveSpace & Vernon), Interlibrary loan and Acquisition platforms, Access and authentication (OpenAthens).

Salary Range: $87,000-$107,500 NZD per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role on a permanent contract.

Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in information management, information science or equivalent, or the equivalent knowledge, skills and understanding gained through extensive work-related experience.

You will operate with energy and passion, demonstrate a collaborative approach to work well with others, and model best practice principles and behaviours.

• 3 to 5 years' experience, preferably 2 to 3 years working with collection applications software.
• Experience in supporting and developing library applicationsoftware.
• Experienceindeveloping and implementing processes,systemsand services.
• Experience creating, documenting, and implementing best practices and workflows.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz