Systems Librarian

• $62,000 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please be sure to notify our Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu) right away to explore dual-career opportunities.

The Systems Librarian is responsible for developing and maintaining the servers and systems necessary to support the Chester Fritz Library’s mission. This includes:
• Collaborating with the Online Dakota Information Network to manage CFL’s library services platform
• Maintaining CFL’s EZ Proxy server.
• Provisioning & maintaining a LAMP environment for hosted web applications, in coordination with the Web Services Librarian.
In addition, the Systems Librarian offers training on software to UND students and CFL staff, including common office applications, and
more specialized applications.

• Configure and maintain the library’s digital infrastructure, including Alma, EZ Proxy, and a variety of open source applications hosted in a Linux environment. Performing this duty involves working closely with groups within the library, across campus and with outside vendors.
• Maintains reliable off-campus access to library resources for students, faculty, and staff. This duty involves configuring Alma and EZ Proxy, and working with library staff and database vendors to diagnose and correct access issues.
• Digitize objects from university collections using the library’s 3D scanner. This duty requires learning to scan 3D objects, training others to do so, and working with the Digital Initiatives Librarian and other campus units to plan and execute scanning projects.
• Plan and conduct regular software training sessions for CFL staff and UND students. This duty requires learning new software and training other people on it, cooperating with TTADA. Some sessions will be limited to library staff, others open to the university at large.
• Participate in professional activities such as grant writing, committees, and professional associations.
• Install, configure, and maintain library-specific computing hardware as projects arise.

• Strong customer service orientation
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school
• Experience with one or more programming languages or server systems
• Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Relevant academic or research library experience
• Teaching experience
• Systems administration experience
• Experience with systems such as Ex Libris’ Alma

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 30, 2024.Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by closing date. Questions can be directed to william.d.martin@und.edu.