Digital Library Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & WFH

Superannuation up to 6.75%

Five weeks annual leave

Discounted car parking

Job summary

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, offering extensive resources and support across campus. We are seeking a Digital Library Specialist to maintain and configure library collections software, delivering a customer-focused experience.

You will provide Tier2/3 support, participate in evaluating features, and help redesign processes related to library software. A degree in information management or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in information management, information science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier2/3 support for library collections software.
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• Participate in projects to review and redesign business processes related to library software.
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• Assist in evaluation, testing and communication of new product features and improvements.

Skills

Experience with collection apps

Library app software

Process development

Education

Info mgmt degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Alma

Primo

Talis

DSpace

LibGuides

ArchiveSpace

Vernon

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