Discovery and Technology Services Librarian

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary role of Resource Discovery and Technology Services Librarian is to manage maintain and support all library digital and print resources platforms and tools especially the integrated library system discovery service ebook packages and databases and to train staff and patrons in their use. This position also ensures that acquisitions and cataloging of all library materials are completed accurately in a timely manner and in accord with professional standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides digital resource acquisition configuration licensing maintenance updates and support for the librarys integrated library system proxy server ebook subscription packages online databases streaming videos and other e-resources. Implements system upgrades and migrations and monitors system security.
• Maintains the library discovery layer including record loads holdings and links.
• Provides reference assistance user instruction and technical support to library patrons and staff.
• Manages automated contracted authority control.
• Provides analysis of e-resource usage data and other statistical reports to the Seminary Librarian.
• Monitors trends in digital resources and emerging library technologies to make recommendations for improvements and future directions.
• Serves as the librarys liaison to the seminarys IT contractor for library network system hardware and software needs.
• Manages license agreements and invoices and monitors license compliance.
• Researches the cost purchase options and coordinates the acquisition of new digital resources.
• Prepares budget requests for e-books digital resources and subscriptions and tracks expenditures.
• Maintains excellent vendor relations and serves as liaison for digital services access troubleshooting.
• Participates in staff rotation of librarian on duty for evening/weekend coverage. Participates in library staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Seminary Librarian.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• Effective communication interpersonal and analytical skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers supervisors and patrons required.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems database management content management systems institutional repositories link resolvers digital object identifiers (DOI) proxy servers and authentication systems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• ALA-accredited masters degree in library science required.

Experience:

• Experience managing an integrated library system and discovery layer preferably Innovative Interfaces and Ebsco Discovery Service.
• Experience with licensing and configuration of digital resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MARC formats RDA Library of Congress subject headings and Library of Congress classification required.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion Catalogers Desktop Classification Plus and BackStage authority control preferred.
• Experience with e-book acquisition methods and troubleshooting digital resource access issues preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Episcopal Church preferred.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of trends and issues in existing and emerging academic library technologies.
• Excellent data management and database technology skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure achievement of objectives within established timeframes working independently and as a member of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet scheduling expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand walk sit type reach outward reach above shoulders up to 8 hours/day. Ability to move library materials up to 35 pounds.