{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"52e4b71373719aafe0120701","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/52e4b71373719aafe0120701","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/52e4b71373719aafe0120701","title":"Systems Librarian","description":"Description\nSYSTEMS LIBRARIAN - BISBEE\n\nCLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.\n\nOPENS: Tuesday, August 25, 2026\n\nCLOSES: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5 p.m.\n\nANTICIPATED SALARY: $58,000 to $71,000 annually plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening.\n\nNATURE OF WORK\nUnder general supervision by the Library District Director, performs professional library work of considerable difficulty in managing the daily operations of the countywide integrated online system and the wide-area network; performs related work as assigned.\n\nEssential Functions\nAs defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.\n\nTYPICAL DUTIES\nManages the countywide online library system for seven independent city libraries and five branches; serves as the primary contact for participating libraries with the system vendor and telecommunications agencies on hardware and software issues; troubleshoots telecommunications network and hardware problems reported by libraries and arranges for efficient solutions; finds, evaluates, and recommends new technologies and designs implementation processes; maintains system logs, runs backups, and installs system patches and upgrades; runs technical reports that maintain databases; supports system security with firewall and user accounts; recommends system enhancements; maintains and develops library district website, web catalog, online databases and services; serves as liaison with State Library and vendors of online databases and services, including but not limited to eBooks and digital audiobooks; responsible for PC hardware and software installation, maintenance, upgrades, and support, both for public and staff; maintains a content filtering solution for public computer use; installs, maintains and troubleshoots Wi-Fi at branch library locations; maintains CCLD holdings listed in OCLC Worldshare ILL system; participates in the planning and implementation of library goals and objectives.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nA Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association, or a Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; three (3) years of experience supporting integrated library systems, including hardware, software, and network troubleshooting; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nPreference may be given to candidates with Sirsi Symphony/Enterprise experience.\n\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nExtensive knowledge of:\nstructure and operation of integrated library systems, preferably Sirsi Symphony and Enterprise systems.\n\nConsiderable knowledge of:\nstructure and operation of telecommunications equipment and wide area networks (TCP/IP protocol);\nWindows operating system and configuration;\nWebsite design, including HTML, CSS, and Javascript;\nOCLC and MARC record format;\nemerging technologies and innovative approaches to library service;\nprofessional library principles, methods, and standards.\n\nConsiderable skill in:\ncommunicating effectively, both verbally and in writing;\ntroubleshooting network hardware and software;\nperforming research, compiling and analyzing data, and preparing reports.\n\nAbility to:\nprioritize, plan, and organize work;\nform effective working relationships with other employees, branch and city librarians, other library automation professionals, and vendors;\nefficiently handle paperwork, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure;\nrecognize and learn new ways for automation to support library staff and users\nprovide technology training and coaching for staff and library users of all skill levels;\nread, write, and speak English.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nWork is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nEssential functions of this position require: lifting up to 20 pounds, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force; frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds; requires a good deal of walking and standing; involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills are important.\n\nReasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.\n\nCochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Code4lib","rawCompany":"code4lib","city":"Bisbee","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T03:47:30.452Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-4022.00","title":"Librarians and Media Collections Specialists","slug":"librarians-and-media-collections-specialists"},{"code":"25-4031.00","title":"Library Technicians","slug":"library-technicians"},{"code":"43-4121.00","title":"Library Assistants, Clerical","slug":"library-assistants-clerical"}],"industries":[{"code":"519210","title":"Libraries and Archives","slug":"libraries-and-archives"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"519290","title":"Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services","slug":"web-search-portals-and-all-other-information-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Librarian","description":"Description\nSYSTEMS LIBRARIAN - BISBEE\n\nCLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.\n\nOPENS: Tuesday, August 25, 2026\n\nCLOSES: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5 p.m.\n\nANTICIPATED SALARY: $58,000 to $71,000 annually plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening.\n\nNATURE OF WORK\nUnder general supervision by the Library District Director, performs professional library work of considerable difficulty in managing the daily operations of the countywide integrated online system and the wide-area network; performs related work as assigned.\n\nEssential Functions\nAs defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. 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