Library Technology Support Analyst

Do you have excellent customer service skills, a high level of comfort with technology, the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to non-technical people and to collaborate with technical experts outside of the Library? Come join a fantastic, supportive team!     

The OHSU Library is seeking a proactive, user-centered Library Technology Support Analyst to provide technical and operational support for Library systems, applications, hardware, and software as a member of our Access Services department.  In this position, you will serve as the front-line responder to a broad range of technical issues, work with users at the Library’s Service Desk to meet their information and technical needs, and provide day-to-day operational and technical support.  You will monitor and reporting on systems; track technology inventory and assist with planning and purchasing; work with vendors to resolve issues with existing technology and equipment or to gather requirements for new and emerging technologies; and support innovation by researching and recommending appropriate new technologies and technological solutions. 

This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits and room for career growth. Salary is commensurate with experience, minimum $28.82 per hour.

This is an AFSCME represented position.  The hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at our Marquam Hill location in Portland, OR.  Work onsite is required. 

For more information and to apply, please visit ohsujobs.com, click on Apply to Jobs, and search for position 2023-23136.  Applications should include a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications. Questions about the position may be directed to Tracy Thornton, Director of Library Operations, thornttr@ohsu.edu.

University Librarian

OHSU Library, the largest medical library in Oregon, seeks an innovative and strategic leader for the role of University Librarian. The University Librarian will be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term strategy for how the Library will position itself as an innovative leader both locally and nationally in knowledge technology and informatics, emphasizing and being inclusive of data sciences, educational outreach, information literacy, research communication and analytics, translational research, interoperability, and reproducibility. Please see this profile for more information about the position. 

While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, parties who apply by April 15, 2023 will be given first consideration. To apply online, go to https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources and select this vacancy. Please submit a PDF version of your curriculum vitae and letter of interest upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.

Student Worker Positions

The Library frequently hires student workers in our Access Services and Historical Collections & Archives departments.  To see current openings, please go to the OHSU Jobs page and search “student.” 

OHSU Library does not have any Volunteer opportunities at this time. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the OHSU Library. Volunteer opportunities at the Library are coordinated through the OHSU Office of Visitors and Volunteers. That office connects you as a potential volunteer to opportunities and guides you through the volunteer registration process. Learn about how to become a volunteer and see current opportunities available on their webpage.  The Library does not list general volunteer opportunities.  If you would like to propose something, please contact us and let us know what you have in mind.  

Careers in Health Sciences Libraries

We are always happy to talk about careers in health sciences libraries.  You can read more about exploring a career in health sciences librarianship from the Medical Library Association and then reach out to one of our Library team members based on your specific area of interest to ask questions or request an informational interview.