Consortial Systems Librarian, College Park

Consortial Systems Librarian

As the largest university library system in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore region, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries serve more than 41,000 students and 14,000 faculty and staff of the flagship College Park campus. Our extensive collections, innovative programs, and dynamic services enable student success, support teaching, research, and creativity, and enrich the intellectual and cultural life of our community.A member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of Research Libraries, the UMD Libraries are nationally recognized for excellence in advancing the role of academic libraries. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and collaborative workplace where employees can grow, contribute their strengths, and be part of a community that advances discovery and learning.The Consortial Systems Librarian reports to the Head, Consortial Library Systems and Operations within the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium. The incumbent provides technical support and functional expertise for our third-party applications and shared systems, including EZ Proxy and Alma / Primo VE. As part of the Systems and Operations Team, this role serves all members of (USMAI) Library Consortium and works with other USMAI team members to meet operational objectives and maintain current systems and services. The Consortial Systems Librarian supports excellence through system and subject matter expertise, especially in electronic resources systems and troubleshooting, acquisitions functions and general system administration. This role troubleshoots issues and responds to member problems through Jira Service Management and Salesforce, and fosters collaboration by liaising with consortium committees, communities, and working groups in suggesting and drafting policies, procedures, and program development. The incumbent must have or develop broad and detailed mastery of these systems, especially in electronic resources, to help the consortium maximize efficiencies through both workflows and system integration.This is a highly collaborative role that supports 17 diverse academic institutions across the State of Maryland and requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. PTK Faculty InformationThis position is appointed as a professional track faculty member within the Faculty Specialist Ranks as established by the University of Maryland. This is a non-tenured, contractual position. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant's experience and relevant credentials. Library PTK Faculty must demonstrate accomplishment and/or evidence of potential future accomplishments in 2 areas: 1) librarianship, which includes the assigned area(s) of responsibility and professional development; 2) service, which includes participation in library, university, local, and national committees and professional organizations beyond the assigned area(s) of responsibility.Physical Demands: Sedentary work involving remaining in place for long periods. Office setting has light to moderate noise. Occasional Travel. REQUIREDEducation - Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a non-USA equivalent; or a graduate degree relevant to the position's duties. Degree must be conferred by Start Date. Experience - Minimum Qualifications One year of experience using an Integrated Library System (ILS) or other library systemKnowledge, Skills&Abilities (KSA)s - Minimum Qualifications Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with strong interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of technology troubleshooting principles Knowledge of Integrated Library SystemsStrong verbal and written communicationsFamiliarity with shared library systems and vendor ecosystems. Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive practices.PREFERRED Education - Preferences: n/a Experience - Preferences: Experience with EZProxy administrationExperience with ILS electronic resources, acquisitions functions, and general systems administration, especially Alma / Primo VE Experience providing excellent customer supportExperience writing clear end-user documentation and/or delivering presentations or training sessions Experience working with service desk software, especially Jira Service ManagementExperience planning and managing projects, including coordination with multiple stakeholders Licenses/ Certifications: n/a