POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Manager, Library Systems
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
J (Technology Support)
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the management, general oversight and operation of the online district wide library information system process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide leadership, advice, support and assistance to library staff and
College administrators in all aspects of the library information system
process, including, but not limited to evaluation, selection, planning
and implementing library automation modules and packages.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
2. Responsible for maintenance and enhancement of library system
information processes, including system analysis, system interfaces of
hardware and software security, testing, coordination with faculty,
various community agencies. Local ISDs, vendors, consultants and
others.
20%
3. Implement appropriate operating procedures regarding system
maintenance, installation of upgrades, data integrity, maintenance of
appropriate system parameters and passwords.
20%
4. Responsible for operational effectiveness and efficiency of the library
system, including development, recommendation, implementation and
communication of standards, internal processes and changes. Serve
as liaison between the College libraries and library automation vendors
and the college’s Information Technology Department.
15%
5. Participate in the development and maintenance of creative and stateof-the art internet-based avenues of delivering library services and
resources to students.
10%
6. Responsible for the research, evaluation and purchase
recommendations of package solutions for library problems.
5%
7. Provide recommendations for the budget development process, as
appropriate.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President Information Technology/Chief Information Officer
Revised: 1/1/16
Effective: 9/1/01
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities: In depth understanding of library practices and principles in areas of
student services, faculty requirements and resource management; integrating library
practices and conditions with the available technology tools.
2. Equipment Used: Personal computer and a variety of equipment associated with a
library system environment i.e. servers, hubs and routers.
3. Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software in addition to library automation software, remote content –
vendor application software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle
materials. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to
long periods of standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing
behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point
of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some
disagreeable elements.
Revised: 1/1/16
Effective: 9/1/01
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