Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor, Systems and Resource Management Librarian

Department: Library

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $69,666-$87,498

Work Mode: This position requires some regular in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations, depending on business needs of the office.

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty,  Exempt

Position Summary

The Systems and Resource Management Librarian is responsible for managing and providing support for all aspects of library systems, software and technology, including the integrated library system (ILS), and for overseeing the library’s resource management office. Primary duties include configuration, maintenance, enhancement, training and troubleshooting of the library’s SirsiDynix Symphony ILS and its public web interface, managing and supporting all other library-specific systems and web-based services, and coordinating cataloging and systems work. This position also provides library instruction and reference services and serves on college committees.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Library catalog: Serve as system administrator for the SirsiDynix Symphony ILS, configuring it to accurately reflect and access the library’s physical and electronic collections. Plan and implement system enhancements and upgrades. Collaborate with other librarians, library staff, and vendor support to: maintain and update system parameters and policies; resolve complex problems with ILS data; troubleshoot problems with functionality; and enhance the system and its services. Serve as the library’s expert on ILS capabilities and assist with the gathering and interpretation of library statistics.

Other library systems: Plan for, implement, configure and maintain all other library-specific systems, including the 360Link OpenURL resolver, ezproxy remote access proxy service, and library subscription databases. Work as a team with other librarians and staff to facilitate consistent discovery and access to library resources across platforms and formats. Act as primary liaison with technology vendors and with the college’s Information and Instructional Technology division (IIT) for library-specific software and services.

Library resource management coordination: Supervise staff assigned to the resource management office, which incorporates Cataloging and Interlibrary Loan. Coordinate cataloging, ILL and systems work between the resource management office and other areas of the library and college.

Library teaching and faculty responsibilities: Teach library instruction sessions and provide reference services to library patrons. Support online learners within the college’s learning management system environment. Create instructional aids, help sheets, documentation, and other instructional materials. Train library staff and others in using library systems. Represent the library on college committees and with library, vendor and community organizations. Participate in collection development.
Other: Collaborate with others in the library and across the college to enhance library services, forming collaborative and supportive relationships in support of student success, student engagement, and equity initiatives. Participate in a program of professional development to maintain currency of job knowledge and enhance and increase job skills.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library.

Required Qualifications:

Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution

Minimum of two years of library experience, including professional experience with cataloging and/or managing an ILS

Minimum of one year of supervisory experience

Working knowledge of database management technology

Demonstrated technical knowledge in at least two of the following three areas:
• Cataloging formats and standards: e.g. RDA, FRBR, authority control, MARC formats, OCLC, LCSH, LC Classification
• Other data formats and standards: e.g. XML/XSL, HTML/CSS, accessibility standards such as WCAG
• Data editing tools: e.g. text editing tools such as MarcEdit or Notepad++; complex pattern matching tools such as regular expressions and/or grep; data manipulation tools such as sed or Excel formulas

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a strong public service philosophy

Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member in a diverse and changing environment

Demonstrated ability to write well-organized, user-friendly, easy-to-follow documentation and instructional materials

Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging library and information standards

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with library staff members and patrons with varying technology skills and experience

Demonstrated ability to be innovative and flexible

Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the philosophy of a community college

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SirsiDynix Symphony and Linux/Unix OS

Experience with an ILS’s Application Programming Interface (API)

Academic library experience