Systems & Access Librarian

Adler University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution seeks a Systems & Access Librarian to oversee library systems and enhance patron access to resources. This role involves managing electronic resources, troubleshooting access issues, and ensuring smooth interlibrary lending operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in library systems administration, including experience with Alma and OpenAthens. Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting academic excellence and fostering a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the library's mission and enhance the user experience for students and faculty alike.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Experience with library systems and access management in an academic setting.
• Strong skills in electronic resource lifecycle management and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic and print resource lifecycle from acquisition to usage reporting.
• Serve as system administrator for the library's integrated system.

Skills

System administration

Electronic resource management

Cataloging

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MLS, MIS, or MLIS degree

Tools

Alma

Primo VE

ILLiad

OpenAthens

Job description

The Systems & Access Librarian is responsible for the management and support of all library systems, including Alma/Primo, OpenAthens, and ILLiad. This role also supports patron access to library resources through electronic resource life-cycle management and troubleshooting, coordination of interlibrary loan and circulation functions, and cataloging.

Education/Experience:

• MLS, MIS, or MLIS degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program

• Minimum of 2 yearssystems and access experience in an academic library, including experience with:
• System administration and support of Alma, Primo VE, ILLiad, and OpenAthens
• Electronic resource management, including monitoring, maintenance, updating, and troubleshooting
• Compiling and analyzing resource and service usage statistics
• Interlibrary lending within a library consortium
• Copy and original cataloging

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle and maintenance of all electronic and print resources from acquisition onwards, including cataloging, activation, resolving access issues, licensing and vendor relations, and usage reporting
• Serve as system administrator for Adler’s integrated library system, AlmaPrimo, including updates and maintenance, troubleshooting function and access issues, managing user access, and generating reports

• Support interlibrary lending in ILLiad and I-Share (consortium print lending program) through training student workers, addressing system errors and maintenance needs, serving as ILLiad system administrator, and participation in ILLiad request processing.
• Ensure access to all library resources by managing the library’s OpenAthens authentication service, maintaining library search functions, and coordinating stack maintenance.

• Serve as the library’s liaison to CARLI for all electronic resource and systems issues and products
• Collaborate with IT on library system implementation and integration
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Universal Core Behaviors :

Communication:

• Effectively expresses oneself in all oral and written communications.

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.

• Keeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner .

• Demonstrates match between words and actions.

• Responds with tact, diplomacy, respect and composure when dealing with others.

• Promotes the spirit and essence of the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Cooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals.

• Seeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.

• Contributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives.

• Puts success of the team above own interests.

• Builds and maintains constructive work relationships

Responsive to Change:

• Supports changes in the work environment.

• Displays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work.

• Committed to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge and effectiveness.

• Actively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.

• Exercises sound, accurate and informed independent judgment when needed.

Quality-Driven and Accountable:

• Results-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement.

• Eliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps.

• Anticipates and responds to customer needs.

• Monitors own performance, accept responsibility for actions and actively seeks feedback.

• Meets deadlines and completes projects and activities in professional , timely manner.

• Seeks opportunities to increase productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining highest quality standards (fiscally responsible).

Support of Vision, Mission , Values, Key Strategies:

• Supports and models the School’s Values of: social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism and collaboration.

• Articulates the School’s Vision, Mission , and Key Strategies in a way to educate others.

• Demonstrates active commitment in advancing the School’s Vision, Mission and Key Strategies.

• Exhibits personal integrity, honesty, zeal and compassion.

• Aligns work processes to advance the School’s strategic plan and key strategies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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