Digital Services Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health's Moody Medical Library invites applications for a Digital Services Librarian to maintain, update, customize, and troubleshoot the library's digital resources, including the discovery service, databases, and the library website.

The role requires proficiency with HTML/CSS and knowledge of XML/JavaScript, experience with CMS and web testing, and strong analytical and communication skills. This on-site position serves teaching, patient care, and research support across UTMB.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HTML/CSS; some XML/JavaScript knowledge.
• Experience with library discovery services and databases.
• Experience with website editing, testing, and CMS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure library resources are accurately represented in the discovery service.
• Monitor holdings updates and work with Technical Services to resolve problems.
• Customize discovery UI and troubleshoot linking issues.
• Optimize search results with deduplication, grouping, ranking, and full-text links.
• Conduct user testing and accessibility reviews of the library website.
• Troubleshoot access issues with subscription databases.
• Configure database settings including IP ranges, link resolvers, and branding.
• Generate reports on holdings, discovery usage, and website traffic.
• Represent the Library at campus and consortia meetings.
• Participate in library special projects and adhere to internal controls.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

HTML/CSS

XML

JavaScript

CMS

Web testing

Analytical skills

Education

MLS / Master of Library Science

Tools

EZproxy

OpenURL resolvers

Discovery service platform

Job description

Summary: The Digital Services Librarian is responsible for maintaining, updating, customizing, and troubleshooting the Moody Medical Library's digital resources, including the discovery service, subscription databases, and website.

Scope: Moody Medical Library provides comprehensive information support services to all who are engaged in teaching, patient care, research, administration, and public service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the Library’s digital and print resources are fully and accurately represented in the discovery service.
• Monitors automated holdings updates in the library management system and works with the Head of Technical Services to resolve problems.
• Customizes discovery service user interface and troubleshoots linking issues.
• Optimizes presentation of discovery service search results through deduplication, grouping related records, ranking of results, and ordering of full text links.
• Conducts user testing and accessibility reviews of the Library website and makes updates in consultation with other Library staff members and UTMB Web Services.
• Troubleshoots access issues with the Library’s subscription databases.
• Configures and customizes subscription databases settings, including IP ranges, link resolvers, and branding.
• Generates statistical reports related to library holdings, usage of the discovery service, and Library website traffic.
• Represents the Library at relevant campus and consortia meetings.
• Participates in library special projects.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of HTML and CSS; some knowledge of XML and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with library digital services including library management systems, discovery services, electronic databases, EZproxy, and Open URL link resolvers.
• Knowledge of metadata workflows.
• Experience with website editing, user testing, and content management systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of post-MLS work experience.