Information Technology Librarian

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Information Technology & Discovery Services, the Information Technology Librarian works collaboratively across the Library and the University to implement, maintain, support, and enhance a wide range of technologies and systems providing innovative library services to the DePaul community and to ensure enduring access to the library’s extensive range of online information resources and digital collections. The Information Technology Librarian also supports library staff and local and remote library users in the use of existing information technology as well as the adoption of new and emerging technology. S/he may serve as a liaison librarian in assigned areas.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Information Technology Services:

  • Provide leadership and ongoing support for a variety of library technologies and systems in support of university-wide teaching and learning activities, including the integrated library system, archives management system, proxy server, link resolver, interlibrary loan management system, and other web-based applications.

  • Initiate, build, and nurture excellent relationships with a diverse community within the university, as well as external partners, in support of information technology services.

  • Assist in development of the Library's web presence as well as the design, management, and support of diverse physical computing spaces.

  • Research, recommend, and expedite hardware, software, and system purchases.

  • Participate in the ongoing assessment and enhancement of existing technology as well as new information technology related services deployed.

• Technology Teaching and Learning:

  • Through face-to-face and virtual environments, provide outreach, education, workshops, and promotion to the campus community about academic computing and library technology topics.

  • Initiate, build and nurture excellent relationships with a diverse community within the university, as well as external partners, in support of information technology services.

  • Participate in DePaul University initiatives and professional committees related to teaching and learning technologies.

  • Provide leadership in the coordination and integration of online tools in support of teaching, learning, and research.

• Maintains an awareness of best practices in academic librarianship through reading in the scholarly and professional literature, participation in relevant conferences, workshops, and professional development programs, and applies lessons learned to current needs in the University Library.

• Liaison Librarian Services:

  • Serve as liaison librarian to one or more academic or co-curricular programs, as assigned, including responsibilities for provision of information and instructional services, collection management, and engagement with faculty, staff, and students promoting library resources and services.

• Participates and represents the University Libraries in University, state, regional, or national professional service activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent).

• Experience promoting and developing technology training materials and outreach programs.

• Working knowledge of current scripting and programming languages such as JSON, Perl, Python, and/or PHP.

Preffered Requirements

• Experience designing and/or developing makerspaces.

• 2 years of professional library experience, with at least one of those years supporting and/or configuring enterprise.

• Library systems such as Voyager, WorldCat Local, ILLiad, Ares, and/or EZproxy.

Managerial Responsibilities 

• May supervise one or more student assistants.

Other Skills & Abilities Reqd

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent planning, project management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.

• Ability to work in a collegial environment in order to provide excellent library services.

• Knowledge of information technology resources, print information resources, and Web-based information resources required to provide excellent library services.

• Knowledge of integrated library systems, e-resource management systems, and library discovery systems.

• Ability to interpret bibliographic data accurately.

• Ability to generate fund and usage statistical reports.

• Knowledge of MS Office, other routine information technology applications employed at the library or university level, and enterprise-level systems employed for the management of library collections or the provision of library services.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to spend extended periods standing. sitting, kneeling, crouching, and bending.

• Routinely lifting up to 25 pounds. 

• Visual acuity, hand-eye coordination and motor skills sufficient to use a computer, copy machine and other office equipment.

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