Senior Library Technologist (SLT)- Systems Analyst / Library Web and Discovery Systems / Digital Technologies

●    Assists with the ongoing maintenance and management of library systems, including BruKnow (Alma/Primo), and other discovery platforms and systems, including custom APIs, proxy servers, and identity management
●    Troubleshoot discovery-related issues and provide analysis to contribute to problem resolution
●    Creates and maintains static and dynamic web pages and sites 
●    Assists in creating scripts to automate data analysis and remediation tasks in support of the library’s web presence
●    Adapts, expands, optimizes, updates, debugs, and documents HTML, PHP, JavaScript, and other web technologies
●    Writes, edits or adapts programming scripts, modules, and application functionality using APIs
●    Documents scripts and code
●    Keeps informed of new developments in library technologies, digital accessibility and related topics
●    Performs related duties as required

Work is performed independently under general direction; makes independent judgments and decisions within the scope of library policies and procedures.

●    Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field; or two-year college degree in information technology or related field and equivalent experience; or equivalent work experience.
●    2 years experience in a systems analyst role on a technical/information technology team 
●    Experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, Python, and APIs 
●    Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices
●    Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
●    Capacity to learn new technologies and systems quickly
●    Excellent oral and written communication skills
●    Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to critical issues in a timely manner
●    Demonstrated ability to bring tasks to completion and close the communication loop with colleagues and stakeholders
●    Ability to work in a team-based environment and to actively participate in team-based decision making
●    Ability to perform detailed work accurately with reasonable speed
●    Successful completion of a test may be required
 

Candidates please note: All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.   

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

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