Digital Library Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Company superannuation

Five weeks annual leave

Career development programs

Discounted parking

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking 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). You will provide specialist skills to ensure that the library collections application software delivers a customer-focused experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for the administrative configuration and Tier 2/3 customer support of Library collections application software, assisting

Qualifications

• Degree in information management, information science or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' experience with library collections software or similar.
• Experience supporting and developing library application software.
• Experience creating, documenting, and implementing best practices and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin configuration and Tier2/3 support for library collections software.
• Assist in evaluating, testing and communicating new product features and improvements.
• Participate in projects to review and redesign business processes related to library applications.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure a customer-focused experience.

Skills

Experience 3-5 years

Library software support

Process development

Documentation & best practices

Education

Degree in information management or information science

Tools

Alma

Primo

Talis

DSpace

LibGuides

ArchiveSpace

Vernon

OpenAthens

Job description

The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led University. Established in 1883, it is an international centre of learning and academic excellence. With just over 5,200 staff and more than...

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 the evaluation, 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.