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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
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Job Posting Title:
Library Systems Administrator
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUA ASA - LA - Library (Lillian Mauldin Purdy (00079755))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Job Title: Library Systems Administrator
Department: Library Services
Position Type: Staff, professional twelve-month
Reports To: Director of Library Services
Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Posting Date:
November 15, 2023
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA's Diversity Statement.
LSUA is also designated as a State As a State Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
Job Posting Title:
Library Systems Administrator
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUA ASA - LA - Library (Lillian Mauldin Purdy (00079755))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Job Title: Library Systems Administrator
Department: Library Services
Position Type: Staff, professional twelve-month
Reports To: Director of Library Services
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer integrated Library Systems, content management systems, and discovery interfaces
- Load, maintain, and analyze all electronic resources; including, but not limited to: e-books, e-journals, and databases
- Analyze all library resources and usage, and report as needed to support collection management and all library operations
- Serve as the LOUIS System Administrator
- Serve as a library liaison to select academic departments
- Serve as the library's liaison to Institutional Research and Effectiveness and furnish statistical data on request
- Responsible for computer hardware and software selection, installation, and troubleshooting
- Responsible for access terms and contracts for electronic/digital materials
- Serve as Systems Administrator for local digitization and digital library development
- As needed, provide training and/or quality control to library faculty and staff
- Work as team player with the library faculty and staff to develop policies and to provide excellent library service
- Serve as the library liaison to the Informational Education Technology (IET) Department
- Administer the library webpages
- Create library impact statements for new and revised courses
- Attend conferences and workshops to stay informed on system related issues
- Create and post tutorials and guides on library webpage
- Creation and advanced editing of media for the purposes of instruction and promotion
- Occasionally design and conduct library instruction sessions
- Occasionally staff the reference desk
- Represent the library on faculty senate and administrative campus-wide committees as needed
- Supervise support staff and student workers as needed
- Work evenings and weekends as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to Library and Information Science or Computer Information Systems and two years' work experience in a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
- Experience with supporting an integrated library system or discovery service or other library or collection management systems
- Knowledge of library standards, including MARC and XML
- Experience with SirsiDynix Symphony
- Experience with library cataloging and/or acquisitions experience
- Working knowledge of various technologies used in library automation systems, such as EZproxy, MarcEdit, OpenURL link resolvers, OCLC WorldCat
- Working knowledge of one or more general programming languages: PHP, Python, Perl, JavaScript
- Working knowledge of XML and XSLT, particularly library specific applications such as MARCXML, MODS, Dublin Core
- Working knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, content management systems
Competencies
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to learn and apply new technologies
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Posting Date:
November 15, 2023
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA's Diversity Statement.
LSUA is also designated as a State As a State Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
