Systems Librarian, Library Information Technology

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Library Information Technology, this position collaborates across all library departments to ensure continuous, integrated access between the library services platform, Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE, and related digital platforms including OpenAthens, Springshare products, CONTENTdm, and the bepress institutional repository.

Raynor Library offers a collegial work environment that makes space for creativity, innovation, and personal growth. Broad collaboration is encouraged with fellow librarians, faculty, and others on innovative initiatives that enhance student success, faculty research, and sustainable scholarship. Resources for professional development are provided to allow librarians to grow in their positions and be successful.

With a workplace culture that centers on inclusion, equity, and diversity, the library seeks candidates whose lived experience is culturally diverse and who enjoy working with individuals of diverse backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and perspectives.

Librarians at Marquette University hold non-tenured faculty appointments. The successful candidate will be hired at assistant or associate librarian rank as outlined in the Marquette University Academic Librarians Assembly promotion and tenure guidelines . A strong record of job performance, professional growth, and service is required for reappointment and promotion in rank.

About the Marquette University’s Raynor Library

Marquette University is in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, a beautiful, diverse, and walkable city with a rich history on the shores of Lake Michigan. The university is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting institution with 7,700 undergraduates, 3,600 graduate students, and 2,500 faculty and staff.

Raynor Library offers welcoming, learning-centered 24/5 spaces with a host of services and resources that support discovery, research, and knowledge-sharing. Its research collections include robust print and electronic resources and archival collections that span J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings to the papers of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement. In Fall 2024, the library will become the new gateway to the Lemonis Center for Student Success, an innovative hub for academic support services for students.

Marquette offers an outstanding benefits package including competitive health and other insurance policies, 4 weeks of vacation and tuition remission for employees, their spouses, and dependents. http://www.marquette.edu/hr/documents/2016MarquetteSummaryofBenefitsFaculty.pdf

For full consideration, submit application online by July 15, 2024 Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides primary administrative, maintenance, and configuration support for the Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE library services platform, on schedule for July 31, 2024 migration from Sierra/EDS.
• Uses programming, API, and systems integration knowledge to enable Alma interaction with campus ERP, financial, and identity services systems, including shared technical responsibilities for OpenAthens authentication.
• Leads investigation and implementation of technologies and strategies to maximize discovery of library resources within Alma/Primo VE, including CONTENTdm, bepress, StackMaps, ILLiad, RapidILL, and Springshare products (LibGuides, LibCal, LibInsight, LibWizard).
• Assists staff in the development of efficient acquisitions, cataloging, and fulfillment workflows in Alma, and integration of discovery import profiles in Primo VE.
• Collaborates with staff to address user access issues promptly and efficiently; liaises between library and vendors to ensure successful resolution.
• Administers Alma/Primo Analytics and provides data to stakeholders.
• Writes status and problem reports, procedures, documentation, and FAQs.
• Acts as a member of the Library IT support team, including backup roles for library web content systems, hardware/software support, and training staff on new technologies.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited program.Two years of library experience, preferably in an academic or research library.Two years of experience working with an ILS/LSP in an administrative capacity.Successful experience: in managing, implementing, or integrating link resolvers and ILS data; in scripting or programming to automate tasks; and in managing, implementing, or integrating with discovery layers such as Primo.Knowledge of library technology standards and protocols such as Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), OAI/PHM harvesting protocol, Resource Description and Access (RDA).Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Strong commitment to patron service and support.Ability and willingness to work with colleagues in collaborative and team environments and independently.Demonstrated commitment to diversity and an ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.Commitment to professional development.Desire to work within the context of the University mission and guiding values. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with Ex Libris systems (Alma/Primo)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of bibliographic record structures as they relate to core library operations such as circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, etc.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, DROOL, XSL, XML, and REGEX.
• Knowledge of API integration for customizing system integrations.
• Familiarity with web accessibility and design standards.
• Familiarity with content management systems, e.g., LibGuides, CONTENTdm.
• Knowledge of technologies for digital libraries, such as OpenURL, Dublin Core, MARC and/or linked data.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and creativity in using technology to advance information discovery, teaching, learning, and organizational effectiveness.

Department Raynor Memorial Libraries