Library Systems Specialist
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The Library Systems Specialist provides technology support for library computers, student printing, and technologies throughout the library as well as contribute to the creative integration of library systems, including:
- Manage, support, and troubleshoot Health Sciences Library staff computers, servers, printers, and departmental equipment, including setup, updates, backups, security and operating system patches.
- In collaboration with team members, contribute to the support and integration of library enterprise systems, including Alma and ILLiad, the library’s web presence, and other systems.
- Manage technology inventory and coordinate the replacement, refreshment, and purchasing of Library computers, printers, peripherals, and staff software.
- Primary support for and management of student printing and scanning services within the library.
- Create, maintain, and contribute to documentation of Library supported systems and department workflows.
- Work with campus Information Management and Technology to remain current with campus supported applications and security protocols as well as resolve issues.
- Provide technical support and assistance to both Library staff and patrons.
- Collaborate on and contribute to department and Library projects.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years experience, or associate’s degree and 4 years of related experience. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve problems; ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at various levels of technical proficiency required., * Experience working in an academic or health sciences library preferred.
- Experience deploying and maintaining hardware preferred.
- Experience with multiple operating systems preferred.
- Experience managing printers and print management software preferred.
- Experience managing printers and print management software preferred.
- Experience in APIs, scripting, or web programming (HTML/CSS, PHP, Python, Javascript, etc.) preferred.
- Knowledge of library systems including Alma, ILLiad, ArchivesSpace, and Springshare Suite preferred.
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