Digital Strategies & Systems Librarian

Code4lib; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking library as a Digital Strategies & Systems Librarian! This exciting tenure-track position involves leading the management and optimization of innovative digital platforms and tools. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing library services and collections while collaborating with academic units and archives. Your expertise in library services platforms, website management, and institutional repositories will be key to success. This role not only allows for professional growth through scholarship and teaching but also offers the chance to make a significant impact on the academic community. If you're passionate about digital strategies in libraries, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS degree required with 2 years managing an LSP.
• Experience in website management and institutional repositories is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer SLSP, manage library website, and oversee Digital Commons repository.
• Teach information literacy and engage in collection development.

Skills

Management of Library Services Platform (LSP)

Website Development and Management

Institutional Repositories

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Technical Support and Training

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Hardware and Software

Teaching and Instruction

Understanding of Scholarly Communication

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Ex Libris Primo

Springshare LibGuides

BePress Digital Commons

Open Athens

Job description

Ida Jane Dacus Library and Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Digital Strategies & Systems Librarian to join our Technical and Digital Initiatives (TDI) team. This librarian serves as the technical lead in the management and optimization of the library and archives’ information systems and processes, including the Ex Libris Library Services Platform (LSP); Springshare website and program suite; and the institutional repository and publication platform, BePress Digital Commons. This 12-month tenure-track faculty position reports to the Head of TDI. Rank will be assigned at the assistant or associate professor level, commensurate with experience.

Dacus Library is a member of the Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries (PASCAL) consortiumwhich provides shared services for 55 colleges and universities including a Shared Library Services Platform (SLSP), statewide rapid resource sharing service, electronic resources, and collaborative collections.

Major Responsibilities:

· Serves as administrator of the SLSP (e.g., Ex Libris Alma, Primo, Open Athens)

· Manages the library’s website (Springshare LibGuides)

· Oversees the Digital Commons repository and Springshare applications

· Collaborates with archives on repository projects and collections

· Teaches information literacy and participates in reference service rotations

· Participates in collection development serving as departmental liaison for select academic units

· Engages in scholarship and performs activities aligned with tenure and promotion

· Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree

· Two years of experience managing an LSP

· Experience with website development and management

· Experience with institutional repositories

· Excellent analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Project management experience

· Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues

· Experience providing technical support and training

· Understanding of scholarly communication principles and practices

· Ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing needs and priorities

· Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a collegial team

· Experience teaching library instruction classes and providing reference services

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in a consortia environment with a shared LSP

· Direct experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo, Open Athens

· Familiarity with the Springshare product suite

· An understanding of metadata tools and standards (RDA, Dublin Core, MARC)

Published:Friday, December 6, 2024 01:00 UTC

Description

Description

Ida Jane Dacus Library and Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Digital Strategies & Systems Librarian to join our Technical and Digital Initiatives (TDI) team. This librarian serves as the technical lead in the management and optimization of the library and archives’ information systems and processes, including the Ex Libris Library Services Platform (LSP); Springshare website and program suite; and the institutional repository and publication platform, BePress Digital Commons. This 12-month tenure-track faculty position reports to the Head of TDI. Rank will be assigned at the assistant or associate professor level, commensurate with experience.

Dacus Library is a member of the Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries (PASCAL) consortiumwhich provides shared services for 55 colleges and universities including a Shared Library Services Platform (SLSP), statewide rapid resource sharing service, electronic resources, and collaborative collections.

Major Responsibilities:

· Serves as administrator of the SLSP (e.g., Ex Libris Alma, Primo, Open Athens)

· Manages the library’s website (Springshare LibGuides)

· Oversees the Digital Commons repository and Springshare applications

· Collaborates with archives on repository projects and collections

· Teaches information literacy and participates in reference service rotations

· Participates in collection development serving as departmental liaison for select academic units

· Engages in scholarship and performs activities aligned with tenure and promotion

· Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree

· Two years of experience managing an LSP

· Experience with website development and management

· Experience with institutional repositories

· Excellent analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Project management experience

· Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues

· Experience providing technical support and training

· Understanding of scholarly communication principles and practices

· Ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing needs and priorities

· Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a collegial team

· Experience teaching library instruction classes and providing reference services

Preferred Qualifications:

· Alma Administration Certification

· Experience working in a consortia environment with a shared LSP

· Direct experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo, Open Athens

· Familiarity with the Springshare product suite

· An understanding of metadata tools and standards (RDA, Dublin Core, MARC)

How to apply

https://apply.interfolio.com/154443

Contact:

[e-mail]

Ex Libris Alma Ex Libris libguides Website Digital commons

Metadata

Published:Friday, December 6, 2024 01:00 UTC

Last updated:Friday, December 6, 2024 01:00 UTC