Systems Librarian

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Systems Librarian at the University of the Witwatersrand. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate, develop, and administer the Library Management System (LMS) for the university. **What you will do** * Ensure that the system is always fully operational. * Ensure functioning system integrations with other Wits applications and services. * Perform system maintenance, system validation, and data integrity checks. * Conduct data clean-up projects. * Run regular statistical and maintenance routines. * Troubleshoot systems problems, issues, and bugs. * Conduct research on new systems enhancements and developments. * Load and implement new releases and modules. * Perform statistical reporting and analytics of system statistics. * Conduct end-user training. * Compile systems specifications and procedure manuals. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Qualifications and Experience:** * B.Bibl or B.Inf Degree or Bachelor’s degree plus Post Graduate Diploma in Library Information Science (LIS) OR a B.Inf / B.Bibl Hons. * 5 years’ working experience in an academic research library as a Systems Librarian. * **Desired Qualifications and Experience:** * Masters Degree in LIS. * 3 years’ working experience in an academic research library as a Systems Librarian. * **Knowledge and skills:** * Extensive experience with library management systems; ALMA library system administrators will have an advantage. * Experience in managing academic / research library platforms and discovery tools. * Extensive working experience in an academic / research library. * Solid knowledge of cataloguing rules and standards (e.g., MARC21/RDA). * Extensive knowledge of Library Management System (LMS) processes and platforms. * Extensive computing and technical skills, including advanced Excel for reporting. * Project Management. * Extensive knowledge of University student and HR systems for integration purposes. * Technical Writing Skills. * End-user Training Skills. * Report writing. * Change management within Library Systems. * Planning and organizing skills. * Presentation Skills. * Process improvement. * Ability to map business processes with those of the relevant systems. * Ability to plan, configure and implement systems based on business requirements. * Application development and maintenance. * System design and integration. * Command of Library Systems emerging trends in higher education and library services. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate is a highly experienced Systems Librarian with a strong academic background in Library Information Science. They should possess extensive practical experience in an academic research library, specifically with library management systems (LMS) and their integration with other university systems. The candidate should demonstrate advanced technical, problem-solving, and project management skills, coupled with expertise in data management, cataloguing standards, and end-user training. A proven ability to adapt to emerging trends in library services and higher education technology is also expected. **Deadline** 14th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/systems-librarian-university-of-the-witwatersrand Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management

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