Library Systems & Digital Services Coordinator
Client: RCSI
Location: Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e5e163c553ed
Job Views: 97
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Library Systems & Digital Services Coordinator
Reporting To: Associate Librarian, Library Services Delivery
Location: RCSI Library, York Street
Contract type/duration: Permanent, Full-time
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 19th June 2024
Interview date: Week beginning 1st July 2024
The Library Systems & Digital Services Coordinator manages, develops, implements, maintains and supports a wide range of technologies and applications. They provide innovative library services and ensure access to the library’s digital services, including collections. They support library staff in the use of existing technologies as well as the adoption of new and emerging technologies and applications. They work collaboratively within the library team, coordinating and supporting colleagues to deliver on all aspects of library systems and digital services.
Specific Responsibilities include:
1. Providing leadership and day-to-day management in all aspects of library systems and digital services.
2. Managing and developing the suite of information management systems in the Library’s IT infrastructure.
3. Providing application support, configuration, user management and maintenance of library systems.
4. Working closely with IT to ensure the security of library systems and their integration with other elements of the university’s IT infrastructures.
5. Managing and developing the Library Management System (ALMA) and discovery layer (Primo VE).
6. Investigating and analysing issues, liaising with the vendor and IT to ensure prompt resolution.
7. Providing documentation and training to others on the library team.
8. Serving as the RCSI representative to LMS related user groups.
9. Providing direction and supervision to the team of paraprofessional staff supporting library systems and digital services.
10. Monitoring and evaluating library systems ensuring development is responsive to Library priorities.
11. Liaising with colleagues in the Library, IT and with third-party vendors.
12. Managing systems related projects and contributing to RCSI wide systems related projects.
13. Documenting workflows and processes, devising instructional materials.
14. Maintaining and developing the resource discovery interfaces of internal and third-party systems.
15. Actively horizon scan, monitoring technology trends and evaluating their potential impact.
16. Promoting equality of opportunity and supporting diversity and inclusion.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will ideally possess and demonstrate:
Mandatory
1. An honours primary degree and postgraduate qualification in Librarianship and Information Studies or Computer Science.
2. Experience in leading and managing integrated systems, platforms and computer operations.
3. Demonstrable experience of working in UNIX environment and with SQL, HTML, CSS, XML.
4. Ability to work collaboratively and independently with diverse constituencies.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Proven commitment to self-motivated continuing professional development.
Desirable
1. Experience managing and developing ALMA and/or Primo VE systems.
2. Knowledge of standards such as MODS, RDA, LC and AAT.
3. Experience supporting archival management systems (CALM).
The Process:
Interview and presentation: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation.
Employee Benefits:
* Minimum of 23 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days
* Flexible/hybrid working options
* 7% Employer pension contribution
* Onsite gym
* Childcare support
* Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited through Rebecca O'Brien.
All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage www.rcsi/careers.
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