Description: The Systems Librarian provides primary administration and project management for the Libraries’ ExLibris Alma platform and Primo discovery layer. They facilitate collaborative decision-making for these tools, chairing the Alma Product Team and working with teams to align system policies with user and departmental needs. They translate technical developments into clear, functional workflows, optimizing processes across functional areas, including fulfillment, acquisitions, resource management and sharing, and user experience. They collaboratively manage the Alma platform’s lifecycle, including monitoring software release schedules, assessing impacts on library operations, utilizing analytics to generate reports for data-informed decision-making, implementing configuration updates, maintaining technical documentation, and providing functional support. They act as a primary technical liaison with ExLibris and participate in professional (ELUNA, the UNC System, and the Triangle Research Libraries Network). They explore emerging services and technologies, including AI-driven improvements to library search, discovery, and internal workflows, working to enhance the library user experience.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree, such as in Computer Science or Information Technology. Demonstrated experience providing support or administration for an integrated library system (e.g., Alma, Sierra). Ability to manage multiple projects from planning to completion, including coordinating with cross-departmental collaborators, facilitating meetings, and maintaining project documentation. Experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues involving library software, data integrity, system performance, and user experience. Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being. Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably across audiences with varied technical backgrounds. Ability to work independently, creatively, and collaboratively in a team environment, including with colleagues across multiple functional specialties. Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution.
Salary: $80,000 annually