Systems Librarian
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY

 Position Description and
Responsibilities: Roberts Wesleyan College invites
applications for a full-time, 11-month Systems Librarian, available July
2015. This academic support faculty position is responsible
to the Director of Library Services for leadership in selecting, developing,
implementing, managing, maintaining, and assessing the library's digital
services and systems. Responsibilities include providing
leadership and advice regarding selection of the library's services and
systems software; maintaining and managing the software and serving as liaison
to the vendors; and managing access to and use of the library's electronic
information resources, including reference and
e-books/collections. In addition, the Systems Librarian
will serve as the primary liaison with the Information Technology Services
(ITS) staff in maintaining and upgrading technology in multiple areas of the
library; will coordinate with ITS, Brand and Marketing Communications, and the
library faculty in maintaining and enhancing the library web site; and will
strive to learn emerging technologies and technology-based strategies that
enhance research, learning, and patron service.

  
The Systems Librarian will be part of a service-oriented team of ten library
staff committed to delivery of excellent library services supported by state-
of-the-art technology. Opened in 2007, the B. Thomas
Golisano Library features green technology (LEED Silver Certification), ample
computer access, wireless connectivity, innovative design, and varied and
comfortable study seating. A student constituency in excess
of 1,900 includes resident, commuter, and distance/online learner populations.

  
Qualifications: Requirements include a graduate degree in
library or information science from an ALA-accredited program, preferably with
technology emphasis; a strong commitment to the integration of Christian faith
and professional practice and a willingness to support and identify with the
College's Christian mission and identity; evidence of technical aptitude, and
excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving
skills. Successful candidate must have experience or at
least evidence of proficiency with library systems administration (Ex Libris
Voyager experience a plus), library software applications, web site design and
development, electronic resource management, office software, and library
applications of social technology. Training or other
evidence of proficiency with such programming languages and coding systems as
UNIX, SQL, html, and xml is an asset. Professional-level
library work experience desirable, preferably in an academic
library.

  
Application Process: Review of applications will begin
March 1, 2015, and applications will be accepted and reviewed until the
position is filled. A completed
Application for Faculty Position is required (available at
www.roberts.edu/employment ). Applicants should send the
completed application, a letter of interest, and a resume to:

Ms. Esther Gillie, Director of Library Services

B. Thomas Golisano Library

Roberts Wesleyan College

2301 Westside Drive

Rochester, NY 14624-1997

For electronic submission of application materials, further information, or a
detailed job description, please contact Ms. Gillie at:

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585.594.6816



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