Systems Librarian

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Job Description

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. Weve prioritized providing an affordable collaborative and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offeringhundreds of degrees and certificates in70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation half are Pell Grant eligible and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelors degrees. Consistent with CSNs mission vision and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve succeed and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracingdiversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity innovation growth and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission to create and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational accessequitable resources inviolable dignity and opportunity for all to participate prosper and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead embrace difficult conversations examine implicit biases and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating uplifting and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students employees and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race color national origin disability religion age sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area Red Rock Canyon the National Conservation Area Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities within the cities of Las Vegas North Las Vegas and Henderson world-class restaurants and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine the area appeals to a variety of age groups from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner) WNBA Las Vegas Aces (and 2025 National Champions) NFL Raiders Football Team Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.

• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.

• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.

• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.

• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available

• Learning & professional development opportunities.

• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN please click the link Summary

Under direction of the Director of Libraries CSN seeks to hire a full-time forward-thinking innovative and collaborative Systems Librarian. The Systems Librarian oversees the implementation support and enhancement of various library technologies. The Systems Librarian is primarily responsible for developing maintaining and administering the departments discovery service platform (Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE) that allows students to search for print and digital library research materials to support their curriculum and achieve overall academic success. This position is responsible for content management reference services instruction booking and data analysis using web-based software tools (such as Drupal EZ Proxy and Springshare).

The Systems Librarian will oversee maintain and troubleshoot issues with library technology including the website integrated library system apps and other larger initiatives that involve supporting online learning management systems. This position ensures regular system upgrades and evaluates procures and implements new technology services and functions. The Systems Librarian is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining processes and procedures that enable successful barrier-free delivery of physical and digital collections to users while adhering to institutional policies regarding systems design implementation security and patron privacy. This position has shared responsibility for integration of third-party software crucial to resource discovery research support and student success. The Systems Librarian is responsible for collaborating with library colleagues to improve systems support and implementing user experience best practices that enhance discovery.

The Systems Librarian manages the libraries resources integration with other campus systems and serves as the library point-person for the CSN Office of Technology Services Marketing and Communications Office of eLearning and other essential campus entities. As a member of the library team this academic faculty librarian provides in-person and virtual reference services collection development library team participation professional development assessment of library services and evaluation of other library faculty and staff as assigned.

CSN Libraries consists of librarians and staff who serve on and complete work through small flexible library teams focused on areas such as: assessment management of the library service platform collection development communications/outreach/marketing managing online content (library website) and delivering library instruction. As a part of the tenure-track academic faculty CSN librarians actively serve the College at the campus level including participating in the Faculty Senate serving or leading departmental divisional or campus-wide committees and participating on CSN task forces. The successful candidate will be a student-and-technology oriented person who enjoys engaging in service activities at the campus level through participation on college-wide committees and other campus initiatives. Providing all library services through a lens of diversity equity and inclusion is a strategic priority for CSN Libraries. The library seeks candidates who are equally dedicated to this initiative and who seek to provide library services to a variety of student populations contributing to the librarys presence as a welcoming place for the entire CSN community.

This position is based at our Charleston Campus Library but the designated location may change at the library directors discretion based on the departments needs. Mentorship training and other professional development opportunities are available and encouraged.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• A minimum of two years experience administering and troubleshooting library software products in a library setting.

• A record of evidence-based data-driven decision making.

• The ability to collect and report statistics for assessment of library resources.

• The ability to work collaboratively both in-person and virtually.

• The ability to understand and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain working relationships throughout CSN.

• Proficiency in reference interview techniques.

• A basis of knowledge in best practices for developing and maintaining collections.

• The ability to perform independently and contribute to assigned departmental divisional and college wide initiatives and projects.

• Proficiency in report and statistical data preparation to assist with evidence-based decision making.

• Ability to actively participate in achieving organizational priorities.

• Ability to participate in and contribute positively to library-wide planning and initiatives.

• Ability to monitor developments in library discovery systems and related emerging technologies relevant standards and their implementations at peer institutions to ensure the library remains innovative and responsive to evolving discovery and integrated library systems and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Library Science (MLS/MLIS).

• Minimum two years experience coordinating library digital systems including but not limited to Alma/Primo Drupal EZ Proxy Springshare or equivalent discovery platforms and web/content management systems.

• Professional experience troubleshooting technical issues with library digital systems.

• Demonstrated experience evaluating and training on new or upgraded library technologies.

• Related experience in an academic library.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Ex Libris Alma & Primo VE Administration Certification.

• Demonstrated experience in assessing selecting and maintaining collections aligned with institutional and user needs.

• Demonstrated cross-cultural competence and pedagogical commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.

• Experience successfully completing projects and/or tasks in a team-based environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated interest in utilizing assessment to improve library services at an individual and programmatic level.

• Experience with the challenges and opportunities related to usability and interface accessibility for a diverse user population.

• Ability to develop written policies detailed procedures workflows and related documentation.

• Ability to research investigate and evaluate systems hardware software and applications and make informed recommendations to administrators.

• Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population of colleagues and stakeholders whether serving as a team leader or member.

• Skill in collaborating and communicating with colleagues of varying levels of expertise.

• Ability to adapt to rapid change and to exercise creativity and initiative.

Starting Salary Information

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent librarian experience. For example for a librarian with a masters degree the salary range would be $69655 to $89165 annually. The entire salary range is up to $106999 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada Faculty Contract CSN-NFA Contract 2022-25.

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references (names email and phone)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory published by Higher Education Publications Inc. If you have any questions regarding this please reach out to the Human Resources Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

National Search

Out-of-Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at the time of travel.

For more details on this position please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information visit - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

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Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty professional staff or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.