Contract Academic Staff - Systems Librarian

Brandon University is seeking a dedicated and collegial librarian for a contract academic staff appointment as Systems Librarian, on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), for a 22-week period. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Systems Librarian will provide support in the administration, maintenance, and upgrades to core library systems.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer, maintain and support core library systems, including participating in Relais interlibrary loan system replacement, upgrade of Alma-Primo integrated library system to PrimoVE, and configuration refinements of the institutional repository, built in Arca/Islandora.
• Coordinate library web page development and renewal in consultation with Library, Communications and Information Technology Services personnel.
• Performing other duties related to library systems as needed to accomplish the goals of the library and the University, including digitization and preservation initiatives.
• Collaboration with peers in the evaluation and implementation of ethical AI-based ways of doing library research and managing library collections.
• Performing other professional duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer through consultation with the incumbent.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have an MLIS degree or equivalent. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to these qualifications and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in management integrated library systems and electronic resources is a requirement for this position. Evidence of strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently and as a collegial part of the John E. Robbins Library team is required. Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Experience implementing, maintaining, or supporting ALMA, Primo, PrimoVE, EZProxy, Islandora, OCLC Worldshare ILL, Springshare products and/or WordPress is preferred. Experience in an academic library is preferred.

A second master’s degree is an asset. Knowledge of or experience with web design and/or UX design is an asset.