On Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 12:50 AM Code4Lib Jobs <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Are you ready to help us take SWAN to the next level of digital services?
> We're looking for a creative, detail-oriented individual with a passion for
> library support to join our team in a role that involves working with
> metadata, managing vendor relations, and engaging with librarians. If this
> sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
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> The full-time position comes with a starting salary range of $60,000 –
> $75,000 based on experience and comes with medical insurance benefits,
> employer 401k contributions, and a hybrid work environment (Note: working
> up to 100% remotely at times).  You will enjoy a workplace where employees
> work from home in a virtual environment with team members. We require being
> on-call for system support on a rotating basis and for scheduled visits at
> libraries when need arises.
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> Responsibilities:
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> Overseeing our suite of electronic databases, e-books, and other digital
> collections, including troubleshooting, data gathering, and maintaining our
> vendor relationships.
> Coordinating authentication for remote access of resources.
> Visiting some of our 100 libraries in the Chicago suburbs to find out more
> about their e-resource needs, providing staff training, or just checking in.
> Thinking about process evaluation and improvements for user experience of
> our e-resources, both for our member libraries and for their patrons.
> Creating training documentation, planning training courses, and developing
> web content related to e-resources.
> Taking support calls and fielding help-desk tickets related to digital
> services, e-content and member support.
> Helping the User Experience Manager to customize and further improve upon
> our online catalog.
> Working closely with our other departments and SWAN staff to ensure
> optimal function for our resources, including occasionally serving as a
> project leader on new roll-outs.
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> ​Qualifications:
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> Master’s degree in Library Science or information
> management/computer-related equivalent required
> 3-5 years’ work experience in a related field, preferably managing digital
> collections.
> Experience creating, maintaining, and/or managing metadata or other
> structured data, (e.g., manipulating data in an institutional database or
> managing research data) is required.
> Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel,
> Outlook and PowerPoint is required.
> Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in
> writing, is required. Occasional small and large group presentations will
> be required for this role.
> Ability to work effectively and maintain good working relationships with
> SWAN and member library staff is required.
> Ability to work independently and seek out colleagues in collaborative
> problem-solving.
> Ability to multi-task while ensuring meticulous accuracy with very
> detailed projects.
> Knowledge of graphic and web design and experience with content management
> systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal) a plus.
> Knowledge of existing ILS software and library technologies is preferred.
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> Benefits
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> SWAN offers a very generous benefits package to all full-time (37.5
> hours/week) employees, including: a 9.75% 401(k) contribution and opt-in
> 457b and Roth plan; 20 days of paid vacation, 12 days of sick time, 11 paid
> holidays, and 3 days of personal time off per year to start; health, dental
> and vision insurance; life and disability insurance paid by SWAN; tuition
> reimbursement; wellness reimbursement; flexible scheduling and
> work-from-home options; and a bring your dog to work option!
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> SWAN will provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race,
> color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability,
> pregnancy, military status, marital status, order of protection status,
> genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender status, or any other
> category protected by law, in accordance with all applicable law.
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> About Us
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> SWAN (System Wide Automated Network) is a library consortium that has been
> serving Illinois libraries since 1974 and today has a membership of 100
> libraries throughout the Chicagoland area. By consolidating services and
> collaborating together, the SWAN membership is able to promote:
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> A shared online public access catalog with millions of items available to
> patrons
> Centralized cataloging and software services that save library staff
> valuable time and money
> A unique collection of materials from public, college, and special
> libraries across Illinois
> 24/7 support to library staff—including IT, consulting, training,
> documentation, and tutorials
> Networking opportunities and knowledge/resource-sharing among the 2,000+
> member library staff, as well as professional memberships to OCLC, COSUGI,
> and more
> Library accessibility through modern technology like Linked Data (making
> library catalog materials discoverable to the World Wide Web and search
> engines) and easy procurement of materials; patrons can receive a variety
> of alerts like email or SMS/text message notifications, in a variety of
> languages (English, Spanish, Polish, and more)
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> Interested individuals, please submit your resume by clicking the link:
> https://swanlibraries.recruitpro.com/jobs/225822-48318.html
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