Librarian, Systems and Data Services - Kelowna, Canada - Okanagan College

Okanagan College

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Kelowna, Canada

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Description

Position Information

Position Number

S00408
Position Title
Librarian, Systems and Data Services
Division/Portfolio
Library Services
Department/Program
Library
Location
Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, is responsible for managing the Library's integrated library system (ILS), and for providing leadership in the discovery, development and delivery of data services. Other duties include reference, library research instruction, collection development, liaison with one or more instructional departments, professional development, service, and may include scholarly activity.
Functions and Duties
1. Manages the Library's integrated library system, including customization of ILS modules, performing maintenance and upgrades, and creating and running of system reports.
2. Develops and maintains system administration policies and procedures.
3. Supervises the Library Technician responsible for Systems.
4. Liaises with the College's IT Services department.
5. Develops and maintains knowledge of, and provides advice on, best practices in the use of information technology in an academic library environment.
6. Provides leadership in the discovery, development and delivery of data services in the library context, including the provision of training and assistance to librarians and instructional faculty in the use of data related information resources.
7. Acts as the College's representative to the federal Data Liberation Initiative.
8. Works with other librarians to plan and implement research data and digital repository strategies
9. Acts as liaison to one or more instructional departments as appropriate to ensure that library collections and services meet the needs of students and prepares course/program collection assessments and program review/accreditation Library reports for liaison departments 11. Prepares and delivers in class instruction to students
12. Prepares research guides and tutorials and guides on the use of Library collections and services, using a variety of media and formats
13. Participates in the development of the Library collection by working with the Collections and Cataloguing Librarian and departmental Library representatives to plan for resource needs and to select books, media and other materials
14. Contributes to planning and development of Library policies and procedures by participating in the Library Management Committee 16. Engages in service activities that support the College and/or the profession and/or the community
17. If requested and approved, may engage in scholarly activity, which may include scholarship, research and creative activity.
18. Other related Librarian duties.
Education and Experience
Minimum qualification is a Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited institution.

Recent experience in an academic library, including experience in managing an integrated library system

Experience assisting library users with both print and electronic resources, including creating instructional materials in a variety of formats
Experience in the provision of library instruction and reference services
Supervisory experience is preferred
Collection development experience is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Familiar with, and supportive of, new and emerging technologies in library services
Working knowledge of integrated library systems, preferably Ex Libris Voyager
Working knowledge of Unix/Linux architectures, including the use of scripting languages, such as shell scripting or Perl, the use of the vi text editor to create and modify system files, VPN and PUTTY to establish secure connections to the ILS server, and FTP software for the transfer of files to and from the ILS server
Familiarity with MARC standards and working knowledge of MARCedit software
Working knowledge of RDBMS concepts, including the use of Microsoft Access and SQL to query an Oracle database
Working knowledge of web technologies, including web design, XHTML, XML, JavaScript, and graphic file manipulation
Project management skills, including systems installations, migrations and upgrades
Working knowledge of numeric data information resources and uses in a postsecondary environment
Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date

01/03/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
04/28/2023
Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Annual Salary/Hourly RateAppointment Type*
Faculty
Fulltime Term
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