Consortial Systems Librarian (Open-Rank)

Code4lib; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib is seeking a Consortial Systems Librarian (Open-Rank) to provide technical support for shared systems within the University System of Maryland Library Consortium. This role requires excellence in electronic resources and troubleshooting and serves 17 diverse academic institutions.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with USMAI team members and foster system efficiencies. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this highly collaborative position.

Qualifications

• Mastery of electronic resources systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience in system administration and acquisitions functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and functional expertise for third-party applications.
• Troubleshoot issues via Jira Service Management and Salesforce.
• Collaborate with consortium committees to draft policies and procedures.

Skills

Technical support expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

EZProxy

Alma

Salesforce

Jira Service Management

Job description

Consortial Systems Librarian (Open-Rank)

The Consortial Systems Librarian reports to the Head, Consortial Library Systems and Operations within the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium. The incumbent provides technical support and functional expertise for our third‑party applications and shared systems, including EZProxy and Alma / Primo VE. As part of the Systems and Operations Team, this role serves all members of the USMAI Library Consortium and works with other USMAI team members to meet operational objectives and maintain current systems and services.

The Consortial Systems Librarian supports excellence through system and subject‑matter expertise, especially in electronic resources systems and troubleshooting, acquisitions functions and general system administration. This role troubleshoots issues and responds to member problems through Jira Service Management and Salesforce, and fosters collaboration by liaising with consortium committees, communities, and working groups in suggesting and drafting policies, procedures, and program development. The incumbent must have or develop broad and detailed mastery of these systems, especially in electronic resources, to help the consortium maximize efficiencies through both workflows and system integration.

This highly collaborative role supports 17 diverse academic institutions across the State of Maryland and requires strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.