Systems Librarian

Systems Librarian

Head of Acquisitions & Technical Services

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a creative and collaborative individual for the Systems Librarian position at the LuEsther T. Mertz Library.

The Mertz Library collects and preserves works of merit in botany horticulture and landscape design. The Library provides high-quality resources and services to meet the needs of the Gardens research staff botanists horticulturists and graduate students as well as scientific scholarly and artistic communities worldwide.

The Systems Librarian manages the administration support maintenance and strategic development of the Librarys systems infrastructure applications hardware web services electronic resources platforms discovery tools and collections management systems. The position is responsible for planning evaluating implementing and assessing library technologies; ensuring system reliability security accessibility and interoperability; and collaborating with Library staff institutional partners and vendors to support the Librarys mission and priorities.

The Systems Librarian monitors developments in library and information technology including artificial intelligence and machine learning tools and evaluates their potential application for Library systems metadata management discovery workflow organization research services and operational effectiveness.

• Administer configure maintain troubleshoot and support integration among the Librarys core systems including the integrated library system discovery services electronic resource platforms authentication systems such as EZproxy ArchiveSpace digital collections platforms Springshare services and related technologies.
• Collaborate with NYBG Information Technology staff Library personnel and external vendors to evaluate implement enhance and support library technologies services and workflows.
• Collect analyze and report system usage statistics and performance data to support assessment planning and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation procedures standards and best practices related to library systems and services.
• Maintain the Librarys website and related web services in collaboration with Library staff and institutional partners.
• Provide training consultation and technical support to Library
• staff regarding systems applications and technology-based workflows.
• Lead and manage system upgrades migrations testing implementation projects and other major library technology initiatives including the potential implementation of a new integrated library system.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools for potential application in library services discovery metadata management workflow automation and research support.
• Provide scheduled public service coverage for 2-3 hours per week.
• Coordinate the work of interns student assistants and project staff as assigned.

• Masters degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to learn adapt to and implement new technologies and systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library systems (Innovative Sierra or comparable ILS) discovery platforms electronic resource management systems authentication technologies (including EZproxy) and web-based library services.
• Knowledge of data modeling SQL APIs system integrations and interoperability frameworks.
• Proficiency with web technologies including website development and maintenance using HTML and CSS.
• Experience with archives library and cultural heritage management systems such as ArchivesSpace Springshare products CONTENTdm or comparable platforms.
• Understanding of metadata standards and schemas including MARC EAD MODS METS Dublin Core XML and related standards.
• Familiarity with server environments SSH FTP command-line tools scripting languages (such as Python JavaScript or PHP) and related system administration technologies.
• Knowledge of digital preservation principles practices and technologies.
• Ability to support digitization and imaging workflows and software such as Capture One Phocus or related applications.
• Awareness of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning and their potential applications in library services metadata management discovery systems and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with OCLC products and services including bibliographic and metadata management workflows.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences and provide training and support.
• Strong analytical organizational problem-solving and project management skills.
• Commitment to accessibility inclusion and user-centered approaches to library services and technology.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum have the ability to climb ladders lift boxes up to 25lbs and push loaded book carts; Have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary: $75000

Benefits:

• 15Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department atemailprotected.

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