Job Description:
The Library is seeking applications for the position of Senior Library Technologist (SLT)- Systems Analyst /Library Web and Discovery Systems / Digital Technologies to work in Digital Technologies in the Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing skilled tasks in support of the Library’s web and discovery services. Provides services with the creation and ongoing maintenance of the Library's website, various discovery systems, and integrated applications. This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday as a member of the Library’s bargaining unit staff. This is a remote position.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
● 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
Supervisor: Head of Library Discovery Systems and Design
Work is performed independently under general direction; makes independent judgments and decisions within the scope of library policies and procedures.Minimum qualifications
Minimum qualifications
● 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. This position will be posted five days internally for the library union staff.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-06-16
Job Posting Title:
Senior Library Technologist (SLT)- Systems Analyst / Library Web and Discovery Systems / Digital Technologies
Department:
University Library
Grade:
Library Grades
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Remote
Submission Guidelines:
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.
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.
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