Boston College Libraries is seeking an energetic and creative person to join a
team committed to re-imagining the user experience for tomorrow’s researchers.
In collaboration with partners from across campus, this role will ensure that
library systems are maintained and optimized, and will also develop and
implement new technologies to seamlessly deliver library resources to users.
The successful candidate will enjoy solving interesting problems, experimenting
with new ideas, and will have a strong user focus.
This role will administer and support library systems including resource
sharing (ILLiad) and library access mechanisms (proxy server), and will work
closely with the Systems Librarian to support the library services platform
(Alma).
The Libraries are committed to promoting a culture that embraces diversity and
inclusion for all members of the Boston College community. We welcome
applicants from diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage people from
traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Compensation: Hiring range $67,700 - $84,650. Boston College also offers a
highly competitive benefits package.
Key responsibilities:
Manage and support library applications (ILLiad, EZProxy, OpenAthens, Alma)
Participate in collaborative software development projects as a member of the
Library Systems team
Through user experience research, develop strategies to optimize library systems
Collaborate across Library departments to provide systems training and
documentation
Investigate emerging technologies and bring new opportunities to key
stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Occasional weekend or off-work hours are required to handle system outages and
routine maintenance.
Preferred:
2 years of related work experience
MLS/MLIS/MIS from an ALA Accredited School
Experience administering web applications, preferably academic library systems
Experience developing web applications (or willingness to learn)
Working knowledge of distributed version control systems such as Git (or
willingness to learn)
Proven ability to work within a team environment and actively promote
collaboration
To learn more about working at Boston College Libraries, see:
https://libguides.bc.edu/employment
To apply for this job, please go to:
https://bc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=3399&site=1
Please contact Emily Singley at 617-552-2918 or emily.sing...@bc.edu if you
have questions.
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