GIL/GALILEO Systems Librarian Job at The University of Georgia in Athens

The University of Georgia Libraries seeks an innovative, service-oriented individual for the position of GIL/GALILEO Systems Librarian. This faculty Librarian position reports to the Manager of GIL/GALILEO Technical Support Services at the University of Georgia Libraries Athens campus.

This position will serve as a member of the GIL Team and act as the library subject matter and ILS workflow expert for the GIL team, and as liaison between GIL staff and GIL member libraries, working with all levels of library staff across the state in the identification and investigation of system issues and enhancements.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides support for the Integrated Library System (ILS), which includes analyzing, troubleshooting, and solving problems reported by University System of Georgia and University of Georgia library staff.
• Monitors ServiceNow, the USG service management tool, in order to provide support for the services GIL provides.
• Coordinate with the ILS vendor and community through participation in committees and/or Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
• Provides project management support by managing communications, meeting facilitation, building consensus between stakeholders, creating documentation and reports, coordinating upgrades and monitoring project timelines.
• Works with various state-wide committees and GIL staff to evaluate, document, and suggest improvements for library workflows and procedures.

Requirements:

• An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science, or a relevant terminal degree.
• Advanced knowledge of library metadata standards, including BIBFRAME, RDA and MARC.
• Familiarity with metadata/MARC manipulation tools.
• Knowledge of the FOLIO, Ex Libris Alma Integrated Library System, or other modern ILS software.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.