Posting Details

　　Job Title Systems Librarian

　　Department LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERV

　　Position Number FP473A

　　Job Description

　　The University Libraries at Old Dominion University invite applicants for a Systems Librarian. The Systems Librarian will administer, configure, troubleshoot, and coordinate the integrated library system (Alma), discovery interface (Primo), and related applications, and they will ensure reliable and efficient access to the Libraries’ collections and resources.

　　Position Type FullTime

　　Type of Recruitment General Public

　　Type of Recruitment General Public

　　Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities

　　Basic working knowledge of metadata, linked data, and interoperability standards.

　　Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

　　Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing service-oriented environment.

　　Basic expertise in project management and coordinating teams to implement, enhance, and support library systems.

　　Basic expertise in promoting and providing training on library systems.

　　Considerable knowledge of library discovery services that support the operations and strategic initiatives of academic libraries.

　　Basic knowledge of library application development processes, including requirements gathering, quality assurance, usability testing, user experience, and release management.

　　Ability to build relationships and work collegially in a diverse, proactive, and team-oriented environment.

　　Considerable knowledge of the approaches and techniques used by students and faculty to search for, select, and access library resources to support their learning, teaching, and research.

　　Considerable experience working with Alma library services platform and Primo discovery interface.

　　Minimum Qualifications - Education or training

　　American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science

　　Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification

　　N/A

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Preference will be given to candidates with some prior experience with scripting languages and using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

　　Conditions of Employment

　　N/A

　　Location Norfolk, VA

　　Job Open Date 01/18/2024

　　Application Review Date 02/16/2024

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

　　Interested candidates should visit (https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19772) to apply and include a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references (preferably current and former supervisors).

　　Applications must be submitted by February 16, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

　　Telework Friendly Yes

　　Equity Statement

　　It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

　　Reasonable Accommodation Request

　　If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

　　Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

　　College Home Page

　　https://odu.edu/library

　　Department Home Page

　　https://odu.edu/library

　　Posting Specific Questions

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　　How did you hear about this employment opportunity? The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

　　Higheredjobs.com

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　　InsightIntoDiversity.com

　　Jobs.Virginia.gov

　　Old Dominion University website

　　Virginia Pilot (website or print)

　　Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

　　Other

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　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Cover Letter/Letter of Application

　　Resume

　　Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

　　Contact Information for Professional References

　　Optional Documents