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City of West Fargo

Systems Administrator

West Fargo, ND · On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Description Under general supervision, the Systems Administrator provides support for servers, the ... Maintains the backups and restoration of data and regular data library maintenance. Manage vendor ...

Livingston Parish Library

Library Director

Livingston, LA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The library system provides services to parish residents, which require considerable planning and ... Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of a diversified library system in ...

Livingston Parish Library

Library Director

Livingston, LA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The library system provides services to parish residents, which require considerable planning and ... Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of a diversified library system in ...

Hive Group LLC

Systems Administrator

Mclean, VA · On-site

Respond to data calls, as directed, for various Department of Defense (DoD) e-business automated ... Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation or Higher. * Active ...

Hive Group LLC

Systems Administrator

Mclean, VA · On-site

Respond to data calls, as directed, for various Department of Defense (DoD) e-business automated ... Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation or Higher. * Active ...

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How much do director library systems administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director library systems administrator in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Library Systems Administrator vs Library Systems Technician?

AspectDirector Library Systems AdministratorLibrary Systems Technician
CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in Library Science, IT certificationsAssociate’s degree or technical certifications in library systems
Work EnvironmentAdministrative, leadership, strategic planningTechnical support, system maintenance, troubleshooting
Employer & IndustryLibraries, educational institutions, government agenciesLibraries, IT service providers, educational institutions

The main difference is that the Director Library Systems Administrator oversees the entire library systems operation, focusing on strategy and management, while the Library Systems Technician handles technical support and system maintenance. The director role involves higher-level decision-making and leadership, whereas the technician role is more hands-on with daily system operations.

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IT - ILS Administrator - Polaris

IT - ILS Administrator - Polaris

Library Systems & Services, LLC

Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Library Systems & Services, LLC is seeking an ILS Administrator to support the Polaris ILS for multiple library systems across the United States. The role involves ensuring optimal system performance, supporting public service operations, and enhancing patron access to library resources.
Responsibilities:
• Administer and maintain the Polaris ILS, including system configuration, permission management and user account creation across multiple library organizations
• Support and troubleshoot circulation functions, including loans, holds, renewals, fine management and notifications, in alignment with each library’s individual policies
• Manage system upgrades, releases, hotfixes and support cases in coordination with the vendor
• Maintain patron database integrity, including registration workflows and data standards
• Manage integrations with third-party services such as discovery layers, e-content providers, online payment systems and SIP2/NCIP/API authentication systems
• Oversee bibliographic and item record integrity and support cataloging workflows
• Assist with the creation of reports to support library operations, collection analysis and statistical reporting
• Perform data clean-up, normalization and bulk record updates
• Provide frontline and escalated support to library staff across all departments
• Develop training materials and conduct staff training sessions for Polaris workflows
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
• Demonstrated experience administering an ILS in a public library setting (Polaris ILS preferred but candidates with experience in comparable platforms will be considered)
• Strong customer service orientation with a solid understanding of circulation, patron services, cataloging and acquisitions workflows
• Familiarity with MARC records and library metadata standards
• Experience with SIP2, APIs, and system integrations
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server environments and networking concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical library staff
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow through on tasks without close supervision
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
• MLS/MLIS preferred
• Familiarity with SQL querying as a supplemental tool for data retrieval, reporting, or system analysis
• Familiarity with SSRS or other library reporting tools
• Experience working in a library consortium or multi-branch system
Company:
Library Systems & Services is a library company offering library management services and solutions. Founded in 1981, the company is headquartered in Rockville, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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