[Michlib-l] Systems Librarian Posting at Central Michigan University

[Powers, Susan Faye]

Central Michigan University Libraries seeks applications for the position of Systems Librarian. This position provides administration, support and enhancement of a variety of library technology systems, including the libraries integrated management system and the discovery platform. The selected candidate will collaborate with vendors and staff to perform detailed planning, installation, and implementation for new software releases. This includes design planning, security, data structures, backup, and application program integration. The position will also be responsible for development of relevant training and documentation of processes for library staff. In addition to staying current in emerging professional trends relating to library automation, systems, and discovery, this position will have the opportunity to play a key role in planning and coordinating future technology implementation projects

Required qualifications:
M.L.I.S. degree or equivalent from ALA-accredited library school.
Minimum of two years' recent experience working in a library position requiring an educational minimum of a bachelor's degree.
Minimum of two years' recent experience as proficient user of at least one staff module of an integrated library system.
Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards such as MARC21 and RDA.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt technologies quickly.
Evidence of ability to plan projects, prioritize, and manage a variety of responsibilities and to anticipate, prevent, and solve problems.
Successful experience training and supervising.

Preferred qualifications:
Recent professional librarian experience working in an academic library.
Recent experience as proficient user of multiple staff modules of an integrated library system.
Recent successful experience managing an integrated library system.
Recent successful experience managing Innovative Interfaces Inc. Millennium or Sierra systems, Ex Libris SFX or Primo, ILLiad, or CONTENTdm.
Knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm for evaluating, implementing, and integrating emerging library technologies.

Submit an online application using this link:  https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/19617

Screening of Application Materials will begin June 16th, 2014

Central Michigan University was established in 1892 and is among the nation's 100 largest public universities. As a tier-one university, CMU serves nearly 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus. It also enrolls more than 7,000 students and working adults online and at 50 out-of-state locations.
CMU delivers a superior educational experience for students that is built on close relationships with faculty and staff, hands-on learning including undergraduate research, an emphasis on leadership and volunteerism, and a global perspective.
With a $440 million budget, CMU offers more than 200 academic programs from the undergraduate to doctoral levels. Premier programs include the sciences, business, accounting, health professions, communications, teacher preparation, educational leadership, engineering, neuroscience, psychology, apparel merchandising design, music, and political science. CMU in 2013 launched the nation's 137th College of Medicine.
CMU offers top NCAA Division I athletics. The university is located in a classic college community in the heart of lower Michigan, where residents find active outdoor features, family attractions and Midwestern life in a vibrant university culture.


Susan Powers
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