Stanford is searching for a talented, energetic and capable Systems Librarian to manage our systems team and ILS. We have aggressive programs in digitization, digital preservation and next generation discovery underway, and this position is a key contributor to all of them.

Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested and a good candidate. The online listing can be found at http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html (do a keyword search on 22296)

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Systems Librarian & Manager, Systems Integration

Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SULAIR) seeks an innovative, analytic and results-oriented Systems Librarian to lead the development and enhancement of the Libraries’ management and information delivery systems, as well as to manage the operations, maintenance and integration of the Integrated Library System (ILS) and its associated components. The successful candidate will bring a combination of expertise in library science; knowledge of computer science; and hands on experience and ability in systems analysis, application development and project management.

This position provides technical, process and management leadership within the Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS) group in SULAIR. Specifically, the Systems Librarian provides expertise on the Libraries’ business needs and processes, correlates those with current and emerging information technologies, and identifies and helps implement new systems to further the Libraries’ mission and services. Active exploration and definition of new systems that “push the envelope” of traditional library practices and models is a key role for the Systems Librarian, as is the methodical and successful deployment of selected technologies into a stable and supportable state.

Within DLSS, the Systems Librarian also manages the Systems Integration group, and serves as a contributing member of that team. This unit creates and maintains tools and systems for describing, managing, and delivering digital and traditional library collections, and is responsible for operating, maintaining and enhancing the library management system and OPAC (currently Sirsi’s Unicorn and iLink) and closely-related systems. As the manager of this group, the Systems Librarian leads the team in the research, development, implementation, and support of automated systems that integrate Stanford's distributed digital resources with vendor packages, plus local customizations and open source components.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). DLSS is an integrated service organization responsible for producing and preserving digital collections, providing electronic discovery and delivery of digital resources, running library services and IT infrastructure, and conducting research and development of new technologies.

As part of DLSS, the Systems Librarian works closely with the other members of SULAIR’s technical staff, providing analytical support to the development efforts of the Digital Production Services and Development and Research groups, and integrating their systems with those of the ILS. The Systems Librarian also works closely with managers and line staff across Technical Services and Collections & Services to identify, prioritize, test and implement enhancements to the ILS and SULAIR’s discovery and resource delivery environments.

Responsibilities

Provide business and technical analysis for library processes and supporting systems with a focus on discovery, delivery and integration of resources. Provide hands-on analytical support for Cataloging, Circulation and the OPAC. Design, specify, and integrate Web-based information services, applying relevant library, metadata and IT standards to current and emerging Internet technologies.
Manage the implementation and maintenance of services and applications provided by the Systems Integration team, including vendor contacts, relations and negotiations. Oversee the 24x7 operation of the library management system and associated services. Translate business requirements to system enhancements, balance maintenance and operations of the library management system with enhancements to the overall environment, set corresponding priorities and timelines; assign resources and manage implementation. Troubleshoot, resolve and report problems with existing systems.
Manage projects around enhancements, upgrades, development and delivery of new services.
Supervise the Systems Integration team within DLSS. Set and review goals and performance objectives for a team of four analysts and programmers; manage and support professional development; coordinate ongoing work and projects.
Act as part of DLSS leadership team, helping produce a holistic vision for the group so it can function as a cohesive, effective, high performance team. Provide library expertise and analytical support for projects across SULAIR, including digitization, preservation and special projects for Technical Services and Collections & Services.

Qualifications

An advanced degree in Library Science or equivalent is required. Undergraduate or graduate work in computer science or internet technologies, or equivalent, highly desirable. Familiarity with application development processes and methods, including requirements gathering, specification, human-centered design, quality assurance, usability testing and release management, highly desirable.

Expertise in Library and Information Science standards, practices and marketplace as demonstrated by at least 3 years working in Libraries (or equivalent), and a demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and support library or digital library systems. This generally implies having a working knowledge of a large Integrated Library System, Unix/Linux operating systems, relational databases, scripting and/or programming languages, data formats, metadata standards used for library and digital library systems, and search and retrieval protocols. Knowledge of library functional operations is required. Familiarity with systems administration or database administration is a plus.

Successful management and supervisory experience in an academic or technical environment. Proven project management and project leadership skills. Proven effective interpersonal skills, along with clear written and verbal skills. Core to success of the candidate is the ability to translate the mission and goals of SULAIR into delivered IT infrastructure support and digital resource management and delivery.

Must be proactive, focused, and energetic to meet commitments, manage project objectives, priorities and people while ensuring strategic focus is maintained to best achieve the mission of SULAIR.

To Apply

from http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html, do a keyword search on 22296