Assistant Director Library Systems/Electronic Resources Specialist

Description

General responsibilities:

• Develops, manages and integrates the Library’s ILS, technical services, digital and web services, electronic resources, and presentation of library resources.
• Develops systematic collection, management and analysis of e-resource usage data.
• Maintains the library proxy server and proxy configurations, coordinates technical support for the Library’s computing equipment.
• Populates, manages, and updates the online catalog with metadata and/or records for online, e-resource content.
• Assists in writing grant applications to fund digitization projects.
• Functions as a member of the Reference Team and serves as liaison between the IT Department, library staff, and users.
• Develops written workflows, policies, and procedures to bring e-resource projects to fruition. Trains staff on standards, tools, applications of e-resources and services.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Library or Information Sciences or a related academic field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in an academic or research library in a Library Systems or Library IT department.
• Knowledge and experience in data entry, the use of a personal computer, and familiarity with accounting, bookkeeping, payroll related software, etc.

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters degree in Library or Informational Science from ALA-accredited program.

Salary:     $45,000 – $55,000   The Academy offers generous benefits policies and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt under FLSA.