Discovery and Technology Services Librarian

Department: Bishop Payne Library	Job Status: Full-time
Reports To: Seminary Librarian	FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, including one evening/week-end shift	Positions Supervised: Supervisory responsibilities will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the needs of the organization

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary role of Resource Discovery and Technology Services Librarian is to manage, maintain, and support all library digital and print resources, platforms, and tools, especially the integrated library system, discovery service, ebook packages, and databases, and to train staff and patrons in their use. This position also ensures that acquisitions and cataloging of all library materials are completed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accord with professional standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides digital resource acquisition, configuration, licensing, maintenance, updates, and support for the library’s integrated library system, proxy server, ebook subscription packages, online databases, streaming videos, and other e-resources. Implements system upgrades and migrations and monitors system security.
• Maintains the library discovery layer, including record loads, holdings, and links.
• Provides reference assistance, user instruction, and technical support to library patrons and staff.
• Manages automated contracted authority control.
• Provides analysis of e-resource usage data and other statistical reports to the Seminary Librarian.
• Monitors trends in digital resources and emerging library technologies to make recommendations for improvements and future directions.
• Serves as the library’s liaison to the seminary’s IT contractor for library network, system, hardware, and software needs.
• Manages license agreements and invoices and monitors license compliance.
• Researches the cost, purchase options, and coordinates the acquisition of new digital resources.
• Prepares budget requests for e-books, digital resources, and subscriptions and tracks expenditures.
• Maintains excellent vendor relations and serves as liaison for digital services access troubleshooting.
• Participates in staff rotation of librarian on duty for evening/weekend coverage. Participates in library staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Seminary Librarian.