Job Title: Library Systems & Digital Services Coordinator
Client:
RCSI
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
71
Posted:
21.01.2025
Expiry Date:
07.03.2025
Job Description:
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
Objective of this post: 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.
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. Providing documentation and training to others on the library team.
7. Monitoring and evaluating library systems ensuring development is responsive to Library priorities.
8. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders.
9. Managing systems related projects and contributing to RCSI wide systems related projects.
10. Promoting equality of opportunity and supporting diversity and inclusion.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will ideally possess and demonstrate:
1. An honours primary degree and postgraduate qualification in Librarianship and Information Studies or Computer Science with relevant experience.
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. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Proven commitment to self-motivated continuing professional development.
The Process:
Interview and presentation: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation.
Particulars of Post: This post is a full-time permanent position. The appointee will report to the Head of Department or nominee.
Employee Benefits: RCSI offers a wide range of benefits including annual leave, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited through Rebecca O'Brien. All applications must be made through the careers webpage www.rcsi/careers.
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