Systems Librarian

Wright State University Libraries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University Libraries seeks an experienced Systems Librarian to join our team in Dayton, Ohio. The role centers on administering the library services platform Alma/Primo VE and collaborating with colleagues across campus to support library operations.

Reporting to the Head of Library Technology Services, the ideal candidate will blend strong technical skills with a commitment to service to students and faculty, helping advance research, teaching, and scholarly communication.

Job description

Wright State University Libraries seeks an experienced Systems Librarian to join our team. If you are passionate about supporting library services, enjoy opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, and want to work with a great group of people, then we’re looking for you!

Reporting to the Head of Library Technology Services, the Systems Librarian is primarily responsible for administering our library services platform, Alma/Primo VE. The ideal candidate will have strong technology and analytical skills, the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues across campus, and a commitment to serving our academic community and fostering a collaborative environment.

First consideration given to applications received by September 14, 2026.

About Wright State University:

https://wright.edu

Wright State University, located 8 miles northeast of downtown Dayton, Ohio, serves more than 11,000 students and offers more than 340 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional academic programs through six colleges and a medical school. The university also operates a branch campus, Wright State University–Lake Campus, on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. Wright State was named to honor aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who invented the world’s first successful airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop.

About the University Libraries:

https://libraries.wright.edu/about/about-the-university-libraries

The University Libraries include the Dunbar Library, located on Wright State’s Dayton campus and the Lake Campus Library & Technology Center, as well as five affiliated libraries. The University Libraries are the scholarly information center for the university. The Libraries collect, organize, preserve, and facilitate access to scholarly resources in all formats and support teaching, learning, and research in an intellectually open environment.

About the region:

https://www.wright.edu/about/about-our-region

Located in the Miami Valley region of southwestern Ohio, Dayton is a mid-sized city surrounded by a diverse metropolitan area of almost a million residents. Dayton ranked No. 2 on Livability’s list of the Best Affordable Places to Live. “The real bargain that comes from living in Dayton is the high quality of life residents enjoy,” according to Livability.com. “Dayton offers a rich assortment of things to do, from outdoor recreation that includes canoeing and ice skating to cultural amenities, like the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.”

• “The Most Affordable Cities to Live In the U.S.” – Forbes
• “Top-10 Cities for Career Opportunities” – SmartAsset
• “Moving to Dayton, Ohio?” – Livability

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.