Associate Museum Librarian, Systems, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY)
The Thomas J. Watson Library in The Metropolitan Museum of
Art is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Associate Museum Librarian, Systems. 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 Associate Museum Librarian, Systems is primarily responsible
for managing the daily operation of all library systems and technology
functions including: the operation, maintenance, and development of the
integrated library system, all public web-based library interfaces, and related
hardware and software used by staff and researchers. This position is a key
member of the Digitization Team, directing digital content creation and
management in collaboration with library staff, curatorial departments, Museum
Archives, and other institutions. Close collaborations with the Museum’s
Digital, Information Systems & Technology, and Imaging Departments are
essential to advance the goals of Watson Library and the Museum in these areas.
This position also works closely with all areas of
Watson Library to develop, maintain, and document the underlying library
technologies used in support of projects and policies that will aid in
providing the best service to all users 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.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
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Oversee the
maintenance of library systems, technologies, and equipment to support core
library activities for staff and researchers.
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Explore,
recommend, implement, develop and support current and emerging technologies and
best practices to benefit the Libraries.
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Play a leading
role in the development, creation, management, promotion and assessment of
digital projects.
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Collaborate
with other Museum departments and other institutions on collaborative
technological and digital projects.
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Advise on the
library's information technology budget; negotiate and arrange the purchase of
appropriate products and services.
·
Write reports
on funding activity.
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Provide
research support and scheduled reference service (including 3-4 weekend shifts
per year required).
·
Deliver
orientations, consultations and presentations about library services and
collections as part of the Instruction Program.
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Develop,
document and disseminate library best practices, policies and procedures
regarding the application of library technologies.
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Oversee the
activation, management, and troubleshooting of access to electronic resources
and electronic journals.
·
Oversee
the collection of statistics for systems activity and equipment, digital
collections production, and usage of digital collections, subscription
databases, and electronic resources.
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Other duties as
assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience and Skills:
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Three
or more years’ experience managing an ILS required, Innovative Interfaces
preferred, in a research library.
·
Knowledge
and experience working with content management systems required. CONTENTdm,
TMS, and SiteCore experience.
·
Understanding
of the MARC record; familiarity with metadata standards and formats such as
Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, and RDA for library systems required.
·
Demonstrated
project management experience, training and supervisory skills required.
·
Strong
aptitude for acquiring new skills relevant to library systems required.
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Experience
creating and manipulating library metadata required.
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Experience
supervising, training, and mentoring staff and interns required.
·
Experience
developing and administering web-based solutions using CSS, HTML, XML, APIs and
related technologies required.
·
Strong
service orientation and awareness of end user needs as related to library
systems and web platforms required.
·
Demonstrated
analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to data-informed decision-making
processes required.
·
Ability
to assume a leadership role in a rapidly changing and collaborative team-based
environment required.
·
Experience
and commitment to public services including reference and instruction required.
·
Ability
to work effectively, both collaboratively and independently, in a
service-driven environment required.
Knowledge
and Education:
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Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science.
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Bachelor’s degree in Art History, or related experience
and knowledge.
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Knowledge of MARC21, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD,
RDA and other library metadata standards.
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Knowledge of HTML/XML, CSS/XSL, Microsoft Excel,
content management systems, visualization tools, web design, and graphic
design.
·
Working bibliographic knowledge of at least one
foreign language.
·
Strong oral, written and presentation skills and the
ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical users.
The Thomas J. Watson Library is the central research library
of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Reflecting the depth and scope of the
Museum’s collection, the library collects scholarly material from the art of
early antiquity to contemporary art. Like the Museum, the library’s holdings
are encyclopedic and global in nature and provide a broad range of research
materials on Ancient Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek and Roman, Asian, Islamic,
European and American art. In addition to its extensive collection of
monographs, exhibition catalogs and rare books, the library includes 150,000
auction and sale catalogs dating from the eighteenth century to the present
day. Watson Library’s staff of thirty eight adds nearly 20,000 volumes a year,
manages a large collection of electronic resources, and continues to build its
digital collections, now comprising over one million pages of online content.
The Museum’s library system includes The Robert Goldwater
Library, covering the art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas; Nolen Library,
providing materials for all ages on the history of art and also curriculum
related material for teachers; The Lehman Collection Library, a collection on
European painting and decorative arts; The Joyce F. Menschel Library in the
Department of Photographs; The Onassis Library in the Department of Greek and
Roman Art; The Irene Lewisohn Costume Reference Library; and the Cloisters
Library for medieval art and related topics. The Museum’s departmental libraries
contribute to combined holdings of more than one million volumes, a collection
unrivaled in depth and coverage for the history of art on a global scale.
See http://www.metmuseum.org/watson
to learn more about the Museum’s libraries, including access policies and
hours, and to connect to the libraries’ catalog, Watsonline.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to
all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as
to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status,
sexual orientation or citizenship status in all employment decisions, including
but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and
apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off
and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
