Systems and Metadata Librarian

Systems and Metadata Librarian

Levin Library at Curry College seeks a skilled, experienced, and innovative librarian for a special appointment faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, who will be responsible for its library management system (LMS), accessibility and discoverability of electronic resources, integration of new electronic tools (including AI powered aspects), and other duties. In collaboration with various library team members, the Systems and Metadata Librarian will address library resource discovery and access through the Alma LMS, and ensure the smooth integration of resources with support software platforms, including off-campus authentication, interlibrary loan, resource guides, course management systems, and others. As a member of the library faculty, the librarian will demonstrate relevant content expertise and an understanding of library technical services in the context of academic libraries; and will promote new technologies that enhance interoperability and efficiency among the library's multiple systems.

The individual engaged in this position will work collaboratively with various library areas to promote the sustainability and integrity of library systems and electronic resources to support the curriculum and further the library's commitment to student learning and success.

Reporting to the Levin Library Director, the Systems and Metadata Librarian's responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the daily management, configuration and troubleshoot access issues with the library integrated systems and the content discovery systems (ALMA and PRIMO);
• Research, rectify and service the library systems to ensure accessibility and the discoverability of resources;
• Manage off-campus access to library resources by overseeing the Open Athens Cloud-Based Identity and Access Management Service Authentication software;
• Act as the primary contact for the library with vendors and systems management companies as well as Curry's Technical center; Managing, monitoring, and responding to off-campus access issues;
• Collaborate with other faculty librarians to effectively select and integrate AI tools into our resources as appropriate;
• Ensure the fluid integration of electronic library resources with other systems within the library (ex: Springshare), across campus (ex: Canvas), and globally (ex: Worldshare);
• Support the electronic resources life cycle, with an emphasis on ensuring electronic resource activation, access and discovery;
• Monitor data integrity in the library's Ex Libris system, including inventory;
• Reference desk services as needed;
• Instruction support as needed;
• Serve on the Levin Library and College wide committees.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• Education: Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution, or an appropriate equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years professional experience in an academic or research library setting in a technical, systems, and/or metadata role.
• Knowledge of and experience with library services platforms such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
• Experience with maintaining electronic resources lifecycle ensuring electronic resources activation, access and discoverability.
• Experience with managing off-campus access management systems such as Open Athens or EZ proxy.
• Experience with managing and troubleshooting library systems access issues both on and off-campus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative academic library environment.
• Engagement with professional development/activities.
• Strong communication skills. Able to communicate systems issues and changes to colleagues and the Curry community. Also, readily available to connect and interact with the Curry's Tech Center, database vendors and library systems companies.

Salary:

$88,962.22 for a 12-month position with vacation time.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.