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Automated Systems and Technical Services Librarian

Finger Lakes Community College, NY
Job Level
Mid-level position
Post Date
01/23/2019
Job Category
Librarian
Sector
  • Information Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Network / Systems
  • Services / Service Management
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The Automated Systems and Technical Services Librarian is a creative, technologically savvy, highly-motivated librarian, responsible for ongoing administration of the online Library Management System (EXLibris’ Aleph) while continuously advancing the automated/technical library services at FLCC. Responsible for overall coordination of library’s automation activities including maintenance of library’s web pages; maintaining an integrated library system; all facets of the management of Technical Services (acquisitions, cataloging and serials control); maintaining the library’s web presence, and providing leadership in investigating and introducing new technologies.

1. Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.

  • Experience: At least 1 year experience working in a library, preferably at an institution of higher education; experience in implementing / supporting integrated library automation systems and technical services experience, including original cataloging of materials, experience managing an integrated library system, preferably Aleph and/or Alma; experience working with screencasting software and front-end web development languages; experience implementing emerging technologies; experience developing a social networking presence in libraries; experience with the ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan) system, EZ Proxy remote authentication software, course management software, and LibGuides; experience in reference, library instruction, collection development and programming. Requires initiative and vision necessary to creatively advance automated/technical services at FLCC. Excellent interpersonal skills.

 2. Essential Functions:

  • Automation: 

    • Coordinate all Aleph Library Management System operations, including OPAC, acquisitions, cataloging, serials control, circulation/ reserves, report generation, portal devices (OpenURL, discovery systems, etc.) and scheduling modules, report problems and recommend solutions to the library director.

    • Maintain library web page.

    • Serve as a resource for other library staff regarding all automation issues.

    • Participate in short and long-term planning, and implementation of new library automation technologies.

    • Serve on management team for library systems development.

    • Act as library liaison to Academic/Institutional Computing.

    • Act as library liaison to SUNY OLIS and SUNYConnect on automation issues.     

  • Technical Services: 

    • Supervise all Technical Services operations; report problems and recommend solution to library director.

    • Maintain a continuing review of all Technical Services objectives, policies and procedures, recommend changes as needed.

    • Train Technical Services staff.

  • Cataloging:

    • Create original records and supervise copy cataloging of print/non-print materials using the OCLC national bibliographic databases.

    • Establish and maintain standards for the input of bibliographic data in the library’s automation system.

    • Keep up-to-date with LC and OCLC technologies and policies, as well as national trends in bibliographic control.

    • Supervise processing of materials into collection.

  • Acquisitions:

    • Plan, implement and operate acquisitions module of EX Libris’ Aleph System.

    • Serve as liaison to monograph and automation vendors.

    • Coordinate acquisition procedures with bibliographic librarians.

    • Establish and review proper policies and procedures for solicitation, handling and acknowledgement of gifts and the disposition of unwanted materials.

  • Department Liaison:

    • Act as library liaison to Computing Science department and or other assigned department by providing bibliographic instruction, collection development and other services that support their curriculum.

    • Searching assistance for complex research topics.

    • Monitor assigned funds for purchase of monographs in liaison areas.

  • Reference:

    • Regular reference desk duty is required.

  • Archives:

    • Assist the library director with the planning, implementation, cataloging and supervision of the Charles J. Meder Library’s Archives.

  • Emerging Technologies:

    • Investigate and implement new technologies.

  • Other:

    • Coordinate Library Assessment Surveys, such as LibQual, to insure the library maintains its high level of library services.

    • May supervise clerical or work study students.

    • Teach information literacy/library instruction classes.

    • Assume other responsibilities at the request of the library director to insure quality library services to faculty, students and community residents are provided.

 The starting salary is $ 52,611 and commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

  1. Resume/Cv
  2. Cover letter

 For full consideration apply by 2/16/19
Applications will only be accepted online. 
Address your online cover letter & resume to: 
Grace Loomis, Director of Human Resources.   

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.