The Thomas J. Watson Library in The
Metropolitan Museum of Art is pleased to announce an opening for the position
of Systems and Information
Technology Librarian. This is a special opportunity to contribute to the
success of an innovative and productive art library at a world-class museum
while learning and applying new skills.
The
Systems and Information Technology Librarian performs essential service-focused
activities in Watson Library’s team-based environment. The successful candidate
will administer and maintain the library’s integrated library system and ensure
its optimal performance and continuous development; manage the library’s
hardware and software applications; and play an active role in the library’s
extensive digital initiatives. He or she will be a core member of several
technical services teams and will provide reference and research support to
library patrons. The individual will work collaboratively with library
colleagues to regularly assess procedures and will develop strategies for the
implementation of technologies to enhance access to the collections, to
increase productivity, and to streamline workflows. There will also be
opportunities to work collaboratively with the departments of Digital Media and
Information Systems and Technology to coordinate and continuously improve
library systems and services Museum-wide.
See http://libmma.org/portal/employment/systems-2017
for a complete description of the position and of the Museum libraries.
Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating how they satisfy the
requirements above, a resume, and the names of three references to the
following e-mail address: lib.search@metmuseum.org.
