Library Systems Specialist

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Security, Computer Servers, Customer Support/Service, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Health Science, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, JavaScript, Library and Information Science, Operating Systems, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Peripheral Hardware, Printers, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Protocols, Software Administration, Software Patches, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Web Programming
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
30 days ago

Library Systems Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: May 21 2026
  • Library
  • State of New York
  • Instructional Support Technician, NSSL3
  • 89764
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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Job Summary:

The Library Systems Specialist provides technology support for library computers, student printing, and technologies throughout the library as well as contribute to the creative integration of library systems, including:

  • Manage, support, and troubleshoot Health Sciences Library staff computers, servers, printers, and departmental equipment, including setup, updates, backups, security and operating system patches.
  • In collaboration with team members, contribute to the support and integration of library enterprise systems, including Alma and ILLiad, the library's web presence, and other systems.
  • Manage technology inventory and coordinate the replacement, refreshment, and purchasing of Library computers, printers, peripherals, and staff software.
  • Primary support for and management of student printing and scanning services within the library.
  • Create, maintain, and contribute to documentation of Library supported systems and department workflows.
  • Work with campus Information Management and Technology to remain current with campus supported applications and security protocols as well as resolve issues.
  • Provide technical support and assistance to both Library staff and patrons.
  • Collaborate on and contribute to department and Library projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor''s degree and a minimum of 2 years experience, or associate''s degree and 4 years of related experience. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to identify, analyze, and creatively solve problems; ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at various levels of technical proficiency required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in an academic or health sciences library preferred.
  • Experience deploying and maintaining hardware preferred.
  • Experience with multiple operating systems preferred.
  • Experience managing printers and print management software preferred.
  • Experience managing printers and print management software preferred.
  • Experience in APIs, scripting, or web programming (HTML/CSS, PHP, Python, Javascript, etc.) preferred.
  • Knowledge of library systems including Alma, ILLiad, ArchivesSpace, and Springshare Suite preferred.

Work Days:

M-F Days, some holidays required.

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor''s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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SUNY Upstate Medical University