Systems Librarian

The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of
Systems Librarian in the Digital Library Initiatives department. The Digital Library Initiatives
(DLI) department applies systems analysis, design, service development, and software
development skills to the creation and improvement of a broad range of library products and
services. As a collaborative and consultative partner, DLI works with stakeholders across the
Libraries and university to bring new services to life and solve complex technical challenges.
DLI develops and supports the core systems that provide access to the Libraries’ print and
electronic resources, including Ex Libris Alma, the Primo discovery layer, ILLiad, and EZproxy.
The department maintains a broad portfolio of prototype and production systems and services in
areas including digital collections, high-technology spaces, researcher profiles and identifiers,
exploratory applications of machine learning and AI, and assessment and analytics. DLI
develops new research infrastructure support services focused on improving the efficiency and
productivity of NC State researchers in collaboration with university partners including the Office
of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI). Staff develop
and support open source and locally developed applications that promote resource discovery
and delivery, enable use of Libraries spaces, and improve staff workflows. For examples of the
department’s projects and initiatives, visit: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/dli/projects

Responsibilities:
The Systems Librarian provides primary administration and project management for the
Libraries’ Ex Libris Alma platform and public-facing Primo discovery layer. The position
facilitates collaborative decision-making for these discovery tools, including chairing the
Libraries' Alma Product Team and working with all library services platform teams to align
system policies with user and departmental needs. The position translates complex technical
developments into clear, functional workflows for colleagues, helping to optimize processes
across functional areas, including fulfillment, acquisitions, resource management, resource
sharing, and user experience. They partner with other stakeholders to manage the Alma
platform’s lifecycle, including monitoring software release schedules, assessing their impacts on
library operations, utilizing analytics to generate reports for data-informed decision-making,
implementing configuration updates, maintaining technical documentation, and providing
functional support for library staff. The position acts as a primary technical liaison with Ex Libris
and participates actively in professional communities such as ELUNA, the UNC System, and the
Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN). They actively explore emerging services and
technologies, including AI-driven improvements to library search, discovery, and internal
workflows, working to enhance the library user experience.

Minimum salary: $80,000 annually. Review of applications is underway; position will remain
open until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as
possible to receive full consideration. The Libraries anticipates virtual first round interviews, with
finalist interviews happening in person.