North Dakota University Systems Librarian

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PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Systems Librarian is responsible for developing and maintaining the servers and systems necessary to support the Chester Fritz Library mission. Includes:

• Collaborating with the Online Dakota Information Network to manage CFL’s library services platform
• Maintaining CFL’s EZ Proxy server.
• Provisioning & maintaining a LAMP environment for hosted web applications, in coordination with the Web Services Librarian.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the library’s services platform (ALMA), in cooperation with other UND and Library departments. 
• Administer and support the library server systems and specialty databases, including EZ Proxy.
• Install, configure, and maintain library-specific computing hardware and associated software. 
• Participate in professional activities, grant writing activities, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school or a graduate degree in computer science or information systems.
• Experience with supporting and developing one or more ILS and discovery systems
• Hands-on experience with web technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience with usability, accessibility and user centered design best practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant academic or research library experience
• Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo is highly desirable
• Experience with managing off-campus access to library resources using EZ Proxy, OpenURL and link resolvers
• Experience with Linux systems administration

MORE INFORMATION

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits. The base salary is $62,000.

HOW TO APPLY

For more detailed information and to apply, see the North Dakota University's full online job post.