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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">**Please excuse cross-posting**</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Job Description</span></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Brandeis University seeks a collaborative and service-oriented professional to serve as a Systems Librarian. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high quality, robust systems that facilitate search, discovery, and delivery of library services and resources. The Systems Librarian will also consult with and support faculty and staff on technology projects using library resources. Because our mission and history are rooted in the pursuit of social justice, we aim to include this value in all that we do. We are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those who have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation and who are committed to building, engaging with, and sustaining a pluralistic, unified, and just campus community.</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Examples of Key Responsibilities</span></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Responsible for collaborative leadership in the implementation, support and maintenance of library systems and applications, including but not limited to Alma, Primo, ILLiad, Library Web Sites, and other systems as implemented or requested</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Works collaboratively with all public and technical services staff and with Information Technology Services to ensure systems are optimized and interoperable with the goal of providing a positive and seamless user experience from both the public and staff perspectives</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">In collaboration with the Strategic Communications & Marketing Specialist as well as other key stakeholders, works on issues of web development and design to assure a seamless look and feel to services supported or offered by the Library</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Helps to provide documentation and support regarding system upgrades, modifications, and fixes; provides support to the Library Systems team by participating in the on-call rotation</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Performs other duties related to Library Systems as needed to accomplish the goals of the department, unit, and library; participates in library committees related to primary job assignment as appropriate</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Represents the library on professional and scholarly association committees, task forces, work groups, and other entities at the local, state, regional, national, and international level as appropriate to position and area of expertise</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintaining general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Qualifications</span></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">3-5 years of experience with library systems</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">MLS degree from ALA-accredited institution or equivalent education and experience relevant to the position - Preferred</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Experience developing and managing library systems in a collaborative environment (Alma, Primo preferred)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Proficiency with web scripting languages, APIs, system interoperability, and other tools (e.g., AngularJS, OAI-PMH, SWORD)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Knowledge of web accessibility standards and usability practices</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Experience training others and interacting with stakeholders across the University and/or externally</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(74,74,74)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Excellent interpersonal skills that reflect a commitment to inclusion and justice and the ability to develop strong working relationships with a dynamic and diverse community</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Familiarity with metadata standards such as EAD, MARC, Dublin Core</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Strong analytical skills for complex software and/or hardware issues</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Recommend and support decisions on process and workflow changes; experience with open source software, applications, web tools and new technology</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;vertical-align:baseline;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 888.</span><span><span></span></span></p>
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