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 MetadataLibrarian's responsibilities include the following:
• Lead the daily management, configuration and troubleshoot
access issues with the library integrated systems and the contentdiscovery 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 ServiceAuthentication 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 accessissues;
• 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), acrosscampus (ex: Canvas), and globally (ex: Worldshare);
• Support the electronic resources life cycle, with an emphasis
on ensuring electronic resource activation, access anddiscovery;
• 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 appropriateequivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years professional experience in an academic or
research library setting in a technical, systems, and/or metadatarole.
• 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 anddiscoverability.
• 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, readilyavailable 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.

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sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or
activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its
federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

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https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf

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Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal
regulations to the College may be referred to either or both
offices listed below:

Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity
Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative
Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212,
[email protected].

Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office,
Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5
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