Systems & Emerging Technologies Librarian
- Employer
- Georgian Court University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 29, 2022
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Job Details
- This is a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track position with
faculty status. This position is responsible for the administration
and support of library automated and electronic services. The
incumbent will be responsible for research and development of
current and emerging technologies in support of the Sister Mary
Joseph Cunningham Library’s goals and initiatives. The successful
candidate should be highly adaptable to technological change. This
position also works as part of our team of librarians to provide
outstanding reference service and library instruction.
Reports to the Director of Library Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Systems and Emerging Technologies Responsibilities
- Manage the administration and configuration of the GCU Library services platform, OCLC Worldshare Management Services.
- Manage library web services including: GCU Library Website and Springshare products (e.g. LibGuides and LibWizard).
- Work with the Director of Library Services and librarians to develop a multi-year plan for information technology and web services related library projects and digital initiatives.
- Work with the Collection Services and Electronic Resources Librarian to manage, troubleshoot, and test electronic resources (e.g. platforms for databases, journals, eBooks, etc.) both on and off site.
- Manage the EZProxy Authentication Services.
- Work with the Office of Information Technology to perform periodic maintenance and updates to the EZProxy authentication server.
- Act as the library’s liaison with the Office of Information Technology and other departments/offices as needed.
- Research and evaluate emerging technology trends and issues, and their application in the academic library.
- Ensure the day-to-day functioning and smooth operation of library technology and equipment.
- Organize and present regular in-house staff training for new technologies.
- Serve as the library’s representative on the Instructional Technology Committee.
- Provide reference assistance on a regular schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours at times.
- Participate in the library’s information literacy instruction program, providing library instruction, both online and face-to-face, to first year students as well as students in designated program areas as assigned.
- Participate in the development of library policies and procedures.
- Provide specialized research assistance to faculty and students in designated areas.
- Participate in university committee service and Faculty Assembly.
- Engage in professional development and other professional activities as appropriate.
- Participate in library-wide planning, budgeting, reporting and evaluation activities.
- Integrate the core values of respect, integrity, compassion, justice and service into all aspects of interaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Library Services to maintain effective library operations.
- An MLS, or other master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a program accredited in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA’s Human Resource Development and Recruitment Office. Second masters/advanced degree desirable.
- Two or more years of experience, preferably in an academic library including reference and library instruction experience.
- ILS/LSP management experience required; OCLC Worldshare Management Services Platform preferred.
- Experience with system administration of EZProxy preferred.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, Java, Content Management Systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and Camtasia preferred.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills, with strong service orientation, and the ability to adapt quickly to technological change.
- Experience in an academic library including reference, collection development, and library instruction preferred.
- Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with others in a team-based environment.
**Must be US work authorized**
Company
Georgian Court University: History, Culture and Academic Excellence
Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey, Georgian Court University is located in residential Lakewood, New Jersey, on a magnificent 156-acre estate formerly belonging to financier George Jay Gould. The campus is conveniently situated 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia and only 10 miles from the beautiful Jersey Shore. Bordering Lake Carasaljo, the site is a National Historic Landmark with magnificent statuary, beautiful architecture and lush gardens, making it a truly breathtaking and inspiring place to learn, study, and live. After a long history as a women's college with coeducational graduate programs and undergraduate evening programs, Georgian Court became a fully coeducational as of Fall 2013. All degree and certificate programs during the day and evening are now open to both women and men.
Open to students of all faiths, Georgian Court University provides comprehensive liberal arts education in the Roman Catholic tradition with a special concern for women. The university offers a curriculum that is broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to provide in-depth preparation for careers or further study.
The unique Georgian Court University atmosphere is one of a small college ambiance in a technologically advanced, highly esteemed university setting. Centered around the core values of the Sisters of Mercy, the university offers an extremely safe and nurturing campus environment with individualized attention and guidance.
The Georgian Court faculty is committed to teaching and individual mentoring, with an outstanding 92% holding doctorates or terminal degrees in their field. They are dedicated and caring educators and experts in their respective industries, while demonstrating public service and a personal affinity to our core values-respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service.
Georgian Court University offers more than 30 undergraduate degrees, 10 graduate degrees, and a variety of certificates in a wide range of areas through our three schools:
- The School of Arts & Sciences
- The School of Business
- The School of Education
Benefits of a Georgian Court University education include:
- Small classes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1
- Personalized education-faculty members readily available for mentoring
- All classes taught by faculty members, not graduate assistants
- Inclusive core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service
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