SUNY Cortland is hiring: Systems and Discovery Services Librarian in Alma

Systems and Discovery Services Librarian

Campus Title: Systems and Discovery Services Librarian

School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of

Department: Library

Faculty Sub-Type: Librarian

Salary Level: N3

Salary Range: $58,000-$67,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position Effort: Full-Time

Is this a temporary position? No

Position Summary: The Systems and Discovery Services Librarian is a tenure-track, full-time academic faculty librarian reporting to the Director of Libraries. This position takes the lead in administering the library services platform, discovery system, information management systems, and digital asset management systems. The Systems and Discovery Services Librarian works in collaboration with other units of the library and Information Resources.

Major Responsibilities

• Manages access, problem resolution, assessment, and discovery of all library technologies.
• Ensures that the library’s web presence is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.
• Identifies training opportunities within the library regarding library technologies.
• Creates usage reports to assist with collection management and administrative reporting.
• Serves as primary contact with internal departments and vendors concerning library technologies.
• Participates in the Library Instruction Program.
• Provides reference services at a desk, via technology, and by appointment. May work evenings and weekends as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison to selected departments; provides general and specialized instruction to faculty and students in the department.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reporting to the Director of Libraries

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Librarianship/Information Science from an ALA accredited program;
• One year of experience implementing, managing, and supporting integrated library systems, digital repositories and discovery tools (e.g., Aleph, Alma, ILLiad, Primo, Ebsco Discovery Service, Digital Commons, link resolvers, EZProxy);
• Ability to work successfully both as an active, collaborative team member and independently;
• Familiarity with professional standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in libraries;
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic library experience;
• Knowledge of supporting electronic resource lifecycle activities;
• Experience with reference service, collection development and/or instruction;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with professional standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in libraries;
• Ability to work successfully both as an active, collaborative team member and independently;
• Knowledge of application programming interfaces (API);
• Knowledge of Project Management software.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

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