Librarian, Data & Systems
About The Position
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a collaborative and technically skilled Librarian, Data & Systems to support the technology, data, metadata, and digitization practices of our Library and Archives. In this role, you will serve as the functional administrator and subject-matter resource for the Library Services Platform, Ex Libris Alma, and related digital systems. You will help ensure reliable operations, accurate and accessible data, effective discovery, and long-term preservation of digital resources. You will also lead technical projects, manage the Library’s in-house digitization program, develop documentation and standards, and help colleagues make effective use of evolving technologies.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and directly related professional experience.
- At least three years of experience in digital initiatives, technical services, or related library or archives work.
- Experience administering a Library Services Platform.
- Experience with Ex Libris Alma is strongly preferred.
- Alma Administration Certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
- Experience managing technical projects and workflows in a library, archive, museum, or other cultural institution.
- Knowledge of metadata standards and digital-collection practices, such as MARC21, Dublin Core, XML, or XSLT.
- Familiarity with data, reporting, metadata-transformation, or automation tools such as Airtable, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, MARCEdit, SQL, Python, or command-line tools.
- Knowledge of digital-preservation principles and emerging technologies.
- Strong project-management, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to translate technical information for a variety of audiences and work effectively as part of a collaborative, cross-trained team.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a demonstrated ability to learn and integrate new technologies.
Responsibilities
- Administer Ex Libris Alma and related applications and integrations, including configuration, user access, testing, updates, troubleshooting, reporting, batch processes, and data-quality controls.
- Partner with vendors and the Museum’s Information Systems team to resolve issues and support reliable system operations.
- Evaluate, implement, integrate, and maintain digital platforms supporting the management, discovery, access, and preservation of Library and Archives resources.
- Develop reports, queries, dashboards, and data extracts to support collection management, operational planning, projects, and decision-making.
- Establish and maintain metadata standards, mappings, documentation, and quality-control practices.
- Coordinate metadata creation, enhancement, migration, batch remediation, and authority control.
- Manage the Library’s in-house digitization program for archival, special-collection, and Museum-related materials.
- Establish digitization workflows and quality standards, coordinate project priorities and volunteer assignments, and support rights management and long-term digital preservation.
- Provide technical consultation, troubleshooting, documentation, and training for Library and Archives staff.
- Provide scheduled reference services to Museum staff, researchers, and other Library users, including rotating weekend coverage.
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
