DISCOVER SERVICES LIBRARIAN - LIBRARIAN II - University Libraries #00089935

Description Of Duties

• Discovery Services, Systems Management, and Supervision
  • Administer and configure the library’s discovery layer (e.g., EBSCO Discovery Service, WorldCat Discovery, and OpenAthens)
  • In collaboration with UM system site coordinators, manage FOILIO integrated library system and other service platforms
  • Communicate regarding updates and known issues and coordinate testing and troubleshooting for the S&T campus
  • Provide input and feedback for how the UM system interacts with consortia
  • Communicate with vendors regarding systems issues
  • Maintain integrations among the discovery layers, knowledge bases, link resolvers, ILS/LSP systems, e-resource management systems, and external platforms
  • Troubleshoot access issues related to metadata, authentication, holdings, and proxy services including communication with service providers
  • Conduct ongoing assessment for external and internal reporting
  • Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate cataloging and metadata staff
• Acquisitions
  • In collaboration with colleagues, evaluate and acquire library materials through strategic analysis of collection growth and usage
  • Manage the acquisitions process, including budget management, ordering, receiving, and expenditures
  • In collaboration with UM System libraries contract office, administer procurement contract processes and ensure compliance
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor performance to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness

Qualifications

• Required Education: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent)
• Minimum Qualifications: Experience with integrated library systems (ILS) or library services platforms (LSP), discovery layers, or knowledge bases
• Knowledge of metadata standards such as MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, and linked data concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across units and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Willingness to meet the requirements of the University's promotion guidelines for non-tenure track faculty

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems such as Alma/Primo VE, FOLIO, or OCLC platforms
• Knowledge of authentication technologies such as EZproxy, OpenAthens, or SAML-based systems
• Library materials acquisition experience including ordering, invoicing, and vendor coordination
• Experience conducting usability testing or analyzing system usage data
• Familiarity with scripting or tools for automation (e.g., SQL, Python, OpenRefine, API interaction)
• Experience in an academic or research library environment