Library Systems Analyst

Library Systems Analyst

Description
The University of Saskatchewan is a world leader in water and food security, vaccine development and infectious diseases, and human, animal, and environmental health. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) division provides innovative and disciplined support and expertise as an integral part of ensuring USask becomes the university the world needs. The division is committed to fostering a workplace culture that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth. USask provides employees with many benefits such as flexible work arrangements; access to the university’s recreation services; ongoing professional development and mentorship and a comprehensive benefits and pension program.

The University of Saskatchewan is committed to working towards mending colonized lands and protecting the land in a way that demonstrates honour, respect, and love. The University of Saskatchewan extends this commitment to the lands and Treaty territories (Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10) that constitute kisiskâciwan ([Saskatchewan], “the swift current”, Cree/Saulteaux), and all Indigenous people that call kisiskâciwan home. We are born to the land and the land claims us.

Primary Purpose
The Library Systems Analyst is responsible for the effective management and configuration of library applications to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the University of Saskatchewan community.

Nature of Work
The Library Systems Analyst works as part of a professional IT (Information Technology) services team to provide business analysis, systems configuration, user support, and training for library applications. The Library Systems Analyst is responsible for business analysis, requirements gathering, documentation, and testing of solutions that meet current and future client needs. The position is regularly tasked with solving complex, challenging business problems. The ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member, and to appropriately prioritize response to a variety of time-sensitive tasks is required. Continual learning, mentoring, and knowledge sharing are key components of the position.

Working with Library and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) staff, the Library Systems Analyst is responsible for implementing and/or configuring new systems for the Library as well as the enhancement, maintenance, and support of existing ones. Systems used include vendor on-premises and cloud software solutions, open-source software, and in-house custom applications and tools using development frameworks. This position currently focuses on maintaining and enhancing the library management system and catalogue systems in support of our University Plan 2025 to be the university the world needs (nīkānītān manācihitowinihk; ni manachīhitoonaan).

Periodic evening or weekend work is involved, which will be balanced with flex time considerations.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities

• Acts as an initial point of contact for integrated library system questions and queries
• Provides configuration, system expertise, system upgrades and management of library system(s), including the library management system and catalogue.
• Assists library with decision making by the collecting, analyzing, and presenting data related to supported applications

• Develops and maintains data loaders and other data integration and migration tools for library systems
  • Works with team members and library employees to ensure integration of library systems with other campus and library systems such as access and discovery layers (e.g., Primo)
• Executes and supports requirements gathering, business analysis, testing, and training of new tools for employees.
  • Analyses and provides advice on workflow designs for library applications, and implements them
  • Works with vendors and central IT to enable technical integration of systems
  • Ensures library employees (librarians and library assistants) receive training on system functions and associated applications appropriate to their position
  • Applies and supports IT security best practices to protect the University, the Library, and its clients’ privacy and reputation

Education and Experience:
Career progression as a system or business analyst demonstrating increasingly independent accountabilities; substantive positions involving supporting library information systems or information technology would be highly beneficial.

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant experience is preferred. We appreciate that non-traditional career paths may have developed a candidate’s competency, and alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Expertise and/or familiarity with several of the skills below would be an asset.

• Demonstrated experience in requirements analysis and process analysis and design
• Experience developing and delivering training programs
• vendor software implementation, administration, and customization experience
• understanding of library technical practices
• Experience with online cataloguing, electronic resources, and patron web services
• Experience with data design and reporting systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified.

Department: ICT, Research Library and Data Centre Technology
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Information Technology
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 6/14/2024
Closing Date: 6/20/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where Yes is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Yes
Drivers License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.