Digital Technologies Librarian
Tulane University Job Location: Louisiana Date Created: 10-06-2016
Howard Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University
Howard Tilton Memorial Library (HTML) at Tulane University invites applications for the position of Digital Technologies Librarian. The library seeks to build its professional staff by recruiting talented, energetic librarians interested in shaping the future of Tulane University and New Orleans. The Digital Technologies Librarian will combine a strong service orientation with application development to ensure that HTML maintains and builds upon the high level of services for which it is renowned.
Posting Summary
The Digital Technologies Librarian takes an innovative, service-centric approach to the oversight of several key information management and discovery systems (including Tulane’s implementations of Primo, Islandora, and ArchivesSpace). S/he will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of these systems, which will include: enabling data integration across distributed and heterogeneous local and external data sources; providing statistical, usage, and collection reports in support of decision making for library collections and services; and promptly reporting issues/problems to vendor(s) with follow-through until resolution. Additionally, the Digital Technologies Librarian has secondary (back-up) responsibility for the integrated library system (currently Voyager), link resolver (currently SFX), proxy authentication, and interlibrary loan (ILLiad) systems. As a technology liaison to library departments, s/he participates in formal task groups and committees, both standing and ad-hoc, to analyze and improve systems and services. S/he may assist with deploying hardware and software, including ordering, troubleshooting, inventory, and licensing management. S/he will have programming skills consummate with the Library’s digital technology goals and ambitions and will serve as part of a technology team that includes web development, digital collections, and digital publishing initiatives.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• ALA-accredited MLS or graduate degree in information technology, computer science, or other technology field
• At least two years’ relevant experience in an academic library
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
• Experience managing integrated library systems and resource discovery tools, link resolvers, and proxy authentication systems
• Experience managing Windows and Unix based servers
• Demonstrated ability to work with database management systems and scripts (e.g., MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, or MS Access) and writing queries in SQL
• Programming in XSLT, PHP, Ruby, or Python
• Experience with Web standards and scripting using HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript or JQuery
• Demonstrated analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills for complex applications
• Significant experience in project management
• Strong service orientation
• Proficiency in written and interpersonal communication
• Ability to succeed both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to function fully and competently at technology competency Levels I, II and III outlined in HTML Core Technology Competencies for Employees. (See http://library.tulane.edu/sites/library.tulane.edu/files/documents/core_technology_competencies.pdf)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Familiarity with bibliographic record structure and classification systems
• Proficiency with standard computer hardware and desktop applications, including deployment
• Experience with Primo, Voyager, Islandora, ArchivesSpace and ILLiad
• Experience integrating a wide variety of third-party applications into library information systems.
• Knowledge of authentication using LDAP and Shibboleth.
