Discovery Services Librarian

Description

The Discovery Services Librarian contributes to the Library's mission of providing access to scholarly resources and services by managing, developing, and supporting public-facing discovery and access applications. The Discovery Services Librarian works closely with Library staff to continually evaluate and enhance Library discovery and access services. He/she administers, supports, and develops the Library's primary discovery platform (Primo), including performing complex record loads and configuring new collections and data sources. He/she also administers and supports the Library's resource sharing applications (ILLiad, RapidILL, OCLC Navigator).

The Discovery Services Librarian should have a good understanding of library services related to resource discovery and access, including discovery tools, link resolvers, and integrated library systems. He/she should possess a thorough understanding of web application development and current web technologies. He/she should also possess broad knowledge of library metadata standards, and should maintain currency with library trends and best practices related to resource discovery and access.

Minimum Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA accredited school
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with library systems

Desired Functional and Technical Competencies

• Experience with library discovery and delivery systems and tools; experience with Ex Libris' Primo and OCLC's ILLiad is highly desirable
• Experience with web application development in a Unix/Linux environment
• Hands-on understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML/XSLT
• Understanding of web services such as SOAP, REST and other XML-based APIs
• Working knowledge of one or more structured programming languages (PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to utilize user-centered design methodologies and usability principles
• Understanding of library data formats and standards (MARC, Dublin Core, METS, MODs)
• Understanding of proxy servers and/or authentication and authorization services
• Proven ability to work within a team environment and actively promote collaboration
• Strong interpersonal and service skills
• Ability to set priorities and work independently
• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary: $60,750 - $75,950

Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status.  To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.