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The Library Systems Analyst (LSA) is a librarian position reporting to the manager of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) at the University of Chicago Library.
ILS performs operational support, programming, and systems analysis for library systems used by library staff and the public. ILS has particular responsibility for the FOLIO open-source library services platform (LSP), indexing for the VuFind discovery system, and other ancillary systems that Library operations rely on.
The LSA provides analysis and support for various ILS-supported systems and integrations, with special emphasis on FOLIO. The LSA takes a leadership role in working with library staff in key positions throughout the library to ensure the needs of departments are met by systems supported by ILS and to provide communications on ILS activities and decisions relevant to all users of ILS-supported systems. The LSA works with library staff to analyze their needs and to help determine appropriate software and/or application configurations, training, and documentation to meet those needs.
The LSA develops functional and technical specifications and procedures related to systems and applications and acts as a bridge between functional experts and technical staff. The LSA participates in project teams, manages projects of moderate and large size, and acts as both the primary resource to library staff on computer systems capabilities and as a primary resource for ILS technical staff on library operations. The LSA takes a lead role organizing testing, upgrade activities, and developing requirements for UChicago's FOLIO implementation. The LSA provides production support and acts as a point of contact with our providers and partners, and participates in the broader FOLIO community.
The LSA keeps abreast of developments in national standards and information technology as may affect current systems. The LSA serves on committees, work groups, task forces, etc. as may be assigned or appropriate. The LSA may also provide support and analysis for systems used at the consortial level, such as Platform for Open Discovery and ReShare.
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