Lead Librarian - Systems

Position Summary

Under the direction of the District Dean of Libraries, plans, organizes, and manages one or more centralized functional areas that are key components of the library infrastructure. The scope of responsibility includes all libraries and points of service delivery. The Lead Librarian (Systems) oversees library systems, the virtual library environment and services, supports districtwide library operations and resource management, and assists in long-term assessment and goal planning.

Primary Duties Performed

• Plans, implements, and leads projects and services supporting district-wide library operations and resource management.
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and processes; monitors compliance.
• Manages the administration of the integrated library system and other library-related information systems; oversees the integration of library resources on the web and with the College’s LMS.
• Manages procurement activities working in collaboration with internal and external departments. Develops RFPs including the negotiation for vendor contract Terms and Conditions and Service Level Agreements.
• Develops and maintains college IT, vendor, and consortia partnerships to manage library system access and functionality.
• Coordinates collection development and management in collaboration with other library staff.
• Analyzes a variety of complex data and information; performs statistical analysis and summarizes findings in applicable reports and surveys; performs assessments and usability studies; acts on results to improve services and implementations.
• Designs and provides instruction and training on library systems and services; serves as end-user technical support.
• Participates as a member of management teams; represents the Libraries in relevant regional and national forums.
• Works with Systems support personnel to ensure optimum performance aligned with college objectives with emphasis on employee training and development; participates in the college performance evaluation process.
• May assist with campus library functions to support the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Serves on college committees and task forces.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

• Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited program in Library/Information Science, or its equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working library systems, discovery services, web content and UX, analytics, and assessment.

Working Conditions

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Physical Requirements:

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