Library Systems Administrator at Boston College [Job posting]

Library Systems Administrator

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:



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   Manage and support library applications (ILLiad, EZProxy, OpenAthens,
   Alma)
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   Participate in collaborative software development projects as a member
   of the Library Systems team
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   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:



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   Bachelor’s degree
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   Occasional weekend or off-work hours are required to handle system
   outages and routine maintenance.



Preferred:

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   2 years of related work experience
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   MLS/MLIS/MIS from an ALA Accredited School
   -

   Experience administering web applications, preferably academic library
   systems
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   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 [email protected] if you
have questions.


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