Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian

WMU-Cooley Law School; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI seeks a Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian to coordinate cataloging, serials, and systems, ensuring access to the Library collection. The role requires leadership of staff and collaboration with departments on technical services and acquisitions.

The position focuses on ILS supervision and ongoing system improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Library Science and substantial experience with modern library cataloging systems and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or related field is required.
• Minimum of four to five years of experience in a library setting.
• Minimum of five years of technical experience with ILS (Sierra/Innovative or similar).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental activities and staff in cataloging, serials, and systems.
• Provide support to other departments for technical services and access to the library collection.
• Supervise implementation and updating of the integrated library system (ILS) and related projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Strong service ethic

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Related field

Tools

Sierra ILS

Innovative ILS

OCLC Connexions

HTML

Regular Expressions

Notepad++

Job description

Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian

Cooley Law School, with locations in Michigan and Florida, seeks a Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian. This position is located at the Lansing, Michigan campus.

The Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian will coordinate departmental activities and staff in cataloging, serials, and systems. The Librarian will coordinate support to other departments and their staff in the performance of technical services procedures to support and provide access to the Library collection; and, work with other departments on acquisitions and stack maintenance, including directing staff with proper procedures and project management. Supervises overall implementation and updating of the integrated library system (ILS). The position is on campus, Monday through Friday.

Successful candidates will possess all or many of the following qualifications and/or skills:

• Master’s degree in Library Science or related field
• minimum of four to five years of experience
• minimum of five years of technical experience in a library using Innovative, Sierra ILS or another ILS
• project management or team leadership, preferred

Knowledge of specialized technical applications (Regular Expressions, Notepad++, HTML, OCLC Connexions or similar programs); knowledge of current cataloging standards; proficiency in use of a bibliographic utility for cataloging or indexing; ability to effectively implement new programs and manage electronic databases; strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills; ability to interact positively with individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds; strong service ethic; self-directed; ability to multi-task; and, works well in a team environment.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. For further information about Cooley Law School, please visit www.cooley.edu .