Systems Librarian
Library, Records Management Jobs
- Bindura University of Science…
- Expires 29 Jul 2026
- Bindura
- Full Time
Job Description
Position SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN (1)
Description
The Systems Librarian's
core responsibility is to guide the technological development of the Library,
administer and support all information technology systems, and manage library
digital infrastructure as assigned by the Librarian.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties
Develop, manage, evaluate, and periodically
update the comprehensive Library Technology Strategic Plan aligned with
the University’s digitization goals.
Monitor global and regional library technology
trends, emerging web tools, AI applications, and recommend sustainable
frameworks for implementation.
Oversee the operational integrity, deployment,
maintenance, and regular update cycles of all library hardware and
computing systems across all branch libraries.
Provide technical administration, custom
development, systems maintenance, and access configuration for the
Integrated Library Management System (ILMS - Koha).
Administer the Institutional Repository
(DSpace) and Open Journal Systems (OJS), ensuring standard preservation
backups and continuous metadata quality control.
Provide technical leadership in the design,
updates, and maintenance of the Library Website, discovery layers, social
media pages, and mobile platforms.
Coordinate with Faculty Librarians and
publishers to configure, authenticate (via EZproxy/OpenAthens/Myloft/RemoteXs), and
troubleshoot continuous access to e-resources and databases.
Design and execute information technology
training programmes for Library staff and library clientele (students and
researchers) to maximize digital resource adoption.
Establish structured system backup policies,
Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), and data security frameworks for all
digital library assets.
Act as the principal technical liaison
between the University Library and the Central ICT Department to resolve
enterprise network, infrastructure, or software integrations.
Serve as the strategic technical advisor to
the University Librarian on ICT procurement, licenses, infrastructure
upgrades, and technology policy formulations.
Perform any other technology-related duties
that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications And Experience
Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Information Technology/Library and Information Sciences and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology/Library and Information Sciences.
At least two years’ experience working with working with Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS) and digital repositories in an academic or research library environment.
Skills
Proven experience with open-source library platforms (e.g., Koha, DSpace, Open Journal Systems) and standard database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Familiarity with international library technology metadata standards and protocols (e.g., MARC21, RDA, Dublin Core, OAI-PMH, Z39.50).
Closing Date 29 June 2026
How to Apply
