Systems & Discovery Librarian

Position Description

Evans Library at Florida Institute of Technology is looking for a Systems & Discovery Librarian

to join its faculty. Reporting to the Dean, this position will work alongside diverse faculty, student, librarian, and IT colleagues across the library, campus, and within open-source communities on projects that advance our systems used in research, teaching, and learning. The Systems & Discovery Librarian is responsible for the management of all library systems, primarily the library services platform (Koha) and the discovery tool (EDS). This position actively works collaboratively to support patron accounts, electronic resource access, and security issues, ensuring continued access to library services and resources to all Florida Tech users. The individual in this position possesses strong analytical, technical, troubleshooting and communication skills supporting an array of library applications and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the library's management system (Koha), discovery layer (EBSCO Discovery Service - EDS), and link resolver (EBSCO Full-Text Finder)
• Serve as the primary contact point for Koha and EDS; develop expertise in the library’s Koha system and EDS discovery layer to maintain and enhance their operations; test upgrades, update the library on bugs and system problems, and inform the Florida Tech community about new features
• Provide system and technical guidance for all systems used within the library, including Archives Space, Omeka, and Digital Commons
• Provide training on new and upgraded systems
• Collaborate with the library faculty and campus IT to resolve on and off-campus electronic resource access issues; troubleshoot e-resource access barriers with library colleagues, students, and faculty, resolve individual and large-scale access issues, and communicate potential issues to library stakeholders
• Work with library faculty and campus stakeholders to optimize the discovery of and access to the library’s online and print collections for students, faculty, and staff
• Continually develop expertise with emerging technologies and identify, assess, and relay information about trends and innovations in electronic resource access and discovery to colleagues
• Monitor industry trends and best practices related to library technology and recommend improvements to existing tools and workflows as appropriate
• Develop and document internal processes and procedures to support systems and discovery operations
• Continually evaluate and enhance services, emphasizing accessibility and overall user experience; develop and maintain an ongoing practice of usability testing with user populations (including internal Library stakeholders)
• Integrate web accessibility best practices into user experience decisions and perform regular reviews to ensure compliance with ADA and WCAG requirements and guidelines, partnering with subject matter experts to improve and support accessibility as needed
• Regularly create and share analytics reports to facilitate data-driven decisions for the library, support collection management, and determine and develop processes for improving the speed and quality of product improvements based on available data
• Participate in library-wide planning and governance and work effectively in a shared decision-making environment
• Collaborate with librarians and colleagues across the campus on committees and projects to support library services
• Successfully achieve promotion in rank

Qualifications

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic library
• Experience with integrated library management, preferably Koha, and/or discovery system support, preferably EDS in an academic library
• Knowledge of the developing trends in library service and discovery platforms
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of library software and systems, including integrated library systems, discovery systems, authentication software, openURL linking standards, and metadata standards
• Knowledge of metadata and cataloging formats including (MARC, Dublin Core, MODS, and METS)
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages
• Experience with usability and/or user experience testing
• Ability to distill and communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continued personal and professional development

Please note: We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply, even if they do not meet all of the job requirements listed above. We seek diverse candidates who believe they have the skills and experience to be successful in this role.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
 
The numbers provided include crime statistics reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
 
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place during normal business hours or by accessing the following website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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