Librarian, Data & Systems

Spencer Art Reference Library

Kansas City Missouri
Full-time Exempt Grade 6

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 Librarys in-house digitization program develop documentation and standards and help colleagues make effective use of evolving technologies.

• 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 Museums 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 Librarys 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.

• A masters 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.

This position works a standard full-time schedule and may occasionally require evening or weekend work including rotating weekend reference coverage. Minimal travel of approximately 010% may be required.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with extended periods of computer use. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds movement of materials and physical activity related to collections handling may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

This is an exempt Grade 6 position. The anticipated hiring range is $53766 to $60533 based on qualifications and experience.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art invites all people to explore the art in its care and through its broad collection the depths and complexities of human experience. We welcome everyone to enjoy and contemplate artistic creations spanning 5000 years. With art as our focus we strive to create a sense of belonging for all people.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are respected supported and able to contribute their talents.