Systems & Discovery Librarian

Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. 

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

The Systems and Discovery Librarian manages the library’s shared ILS and the library’s electronic resources. The incumbent interfaces with external library partners and vendors for the appropriate platforms for the ILS and the discovery service (currently Koha and EBSCO EDS). As a manager of a shared ILS, the incumbent regularly collaborates with our consortial partners in PALNI (Private Academic Network of Indiana) and is actively engaged in innovations related to shared, open systems and metadata. 

The incumbent serves as the first contact for day-to-day technical problems, concerns, and requests for Zondervan Library. 

Attention to detail, professional written and verbal communication, ability to work independently and set priorities, as well as ability to work as part of a team are critical skills for the position. As a member of the Zondervan Library team, the incumbent is an active contributor to the library’s outreach efforts and events. Additionally, the incumbent serves as an active contributor to the PALNI community. 

This position is primarily responsible to: 

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Manage the library’s discovery platform (currently EBSCO EDS).
• Inform the library team of changes within the ILS and make timely adjustments as needed. 
• Activate, update, and maintain electronic resource collections and holdings including eBooks and journals.
• Collect and analyze usage statistics for annual reporting purposes.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of both shared consortium and internal policies, procedures, and documentation related to discovery and the ILS. 
• Participate in PALNI’s shared ILS governance.
• Serve as Taylor’s ILS configuration liaison with relevant PALNI staff. 
• Provides 1st-tier support for library department technology; troubleshooting & configuration of machines and software; collaborating with IT when necessary.
• Oversee the cycle of library faculty/staff laptops and manage library software such as the people counter and self-checkout stations.
• Serves as Library’s primary contact for digital signage, both creating and managing content in coordination with other library faculty and staff. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• A personal, vibrant faith and Christian walk and strong commitment to the University's educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation.
• Affirmation of the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and essential documents.
• An MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Knowledge of web-based discovery tools.
• Knowledge and experience managing an integrated library system (ILS).
• Experience working in a shared consortial environment preferred.
• Experience with open systems and open metadata, preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies.
• Open to innovating and implementing new, collaborative systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently or collaboratively with varied groups within a team environment.
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.

• Physical Demands
  • No or limited physical effort is required, though will be required to view electronic screens for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.
• Environmental Conditions
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.