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Whitman College Library Technology Specialist in Walla Walla, Washington
Library Technology Specialist
Whitman College
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
WHITMAN COLLEGE
Located in the historic community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
http://whitman.edu/ is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).
POSITION PURPOSE
The Library Technology Specialist is responsible for identifying, implementing, and supporting technology that improves the Library's services. Key duties include managing library systems, maintaining technology, troubleshooting, upgrading applications, and training staff. The role also involves overseeing the library website, implementing new software/tools/applications, providing technical support for the Alma/PrimoIntegrated Library System (ILS), resource sharing, interlibrary loan services, library instructions, and digital projects. The Specialist collaborates with campus IT and serves as the library's representative to the Orbis Cascade Alliance. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with knowledge of library systems and technology, are essential. This position plays a key role in fostering an inclusive library environment by leveraging technology to enhance accessibility, ensure equitable access to resources, and support the diverse needs of Whitman College's community. This position also participates in library planning and decision-making.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Collaborate with library and campus staff to enhance resource access, borrowing, and research practices. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot library systems (e.g., ILS, OCLC platforms, ILLiad) while evaluating new technologies for library services. Work with Campus IT (WCTS) to implement solutions that support library operations. Manage the library website and instructional technologies.
• Work alongside librarians to enhance library instruction and research support. Facilitate training for library staff on essential technologies, including OpenURL linking, discovery systems, and database management.
• Design and improve services using user-centered approaches, enhance website accessibility, and ensure ADA compliance.
• Act as the primary contact for library systems vendors and providers, including Ex Libris, OCLC, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, Springshare, Third Iron, and other local systems vendors.
• Collaborate with the Digital Services Team to support the institutional repository and manage other digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain documentation for library systems, including the ILS, ILLiad and other software/applications/tools/platforms maintained by the library. Manage technology replacement schedules and document decisions on system implementation.
• Work with library stakeholders, WCTS, and Orbis Cascade Alliance members to achieve shared goals, and support equitable access to resources, ensuring that all users, regardless of background or ability, can fully engage with the library's offerings.s. Provide t