Job Description
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide input and direction for the analysis, design, and integration of the Alma library services platform and other enterprise-wide applications operated by University Libraries, including development and management of web-based library services.
- Integrate new technologies and methodologies for library services applications and systems; develop library services involving access to electronic resources; research, test, and evaluate emerging technologies, assuring usability, effective delivery across varying platforms and architecture to enhance library operations and services.
- Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and standards for the implementation, operation, and support of library computer systems and online solutions.
- Plan and implement the analysis, design, configuration, installation, maintenance, administration, and disaster recovery methodologies for library systems.
- Support the Head of Library Technologies in establishing direction for integrating services, backups, upgrades, security, and access management.
- Update, maintain, and document both locally and remotely hosted applications and databases in University Libraries.
- Support the Head of Library Technologies by recommending workflow within the unit, assisting with the development of upgrade and implementation strategies; and provide training for peers and project partners.
- Coordinate and participate in special projects as requested.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the activities of the Libraries, university, and profession through professional organizations, presentations, committee service, publication, etc.; keep abreast of professional literature and scholarly developments in areas of specialization and pursue opportunities for relevant professional development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.