[Metadatalibrarians] Job Posting: Technical Services Librarian at Bard Graduate Center NYC

[Amber Billey]

https://www.bgc.bard.edu/about/5/careers

*Reports to: Director of the Library*

The Bard Graduate Center (BGC), a division of Bard College, is seeking a
full-time Technical services & Systems Librarian.

The BGC offers MA and PhD programs in the study of the cultural history of
the material world and is committed to the encyclopedic study of things,
drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history,
history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology and
cultural history. Founded in 1993, the BGC is located on West 86th Street
in New York City.


*Basic Function:*Reporting to the Director of the Library at the Bard
Graduate Center, and working closely with other library staff, the
Technical Services and Systems Librarian is a full-time staff position that
oversees all aspects of technical services and database systems that
support library functions.

*Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities: *

   - Manages the implementation, ongoing development, and maintenance of
   the library’s discovery tools. Works across departments and collaborates
   with outside developers to customize tools and ensure continued development.
   - Collaborates across departments to ensure metadata standards are in
   place for digital projects.
   - Manages all aspects of technical services workflow and quality
   control, including database management, planning for future initiatives,
   proposing technological solutions and supervising cataloging staff.
   - Responsible for original and copy cataloging of materials in all
   formats and a variety of languages.
   - Works with Library Director to establish departmental policies and
   procedures, as well as long-range planning.
   - Write and implement policies and best practices for development,
   management, preservation and access of physical and digital archival
   collections.
   - Oversee and facilitate the use of archives at Bard Hall and via the
   digital repository.
   - Oversee ArchivesSpace softward and LibraryHost.
   - Research, evaluate and implement new software for archives management
   and access
   - Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of new library
   software, electronic resources and upgrades.
   - Responsible for local system administration of the ILS and OPAC, OCLC,
   and online periodicals tools, including changing local settings and running
   reports.
   - Collaborates with other staff members on maintaining the Library’s web
   presence.
   - Implements and maintains online database subscriptions.
   - Participates in reference services, bibliographic instruction, staff
   training, and collection development.
   - Compiles monthly statistics for technical services, and as needed for
   other areas of the library.
   - Coordinates tasks for campus employees.
   - Acts as the liaison with Bard College librarians in regards to shared
   resources.

*Required Qualifications*

   - ALA-accredited MLS with at least 2 years of professional experience.
   - Thorough knowledge of cataloging principles and procedures including
   AACR2/RDA, USMARC formats, LCSH, authority control, and LC classification.
   - In-depth experience with an integrated library system and online
   serials tools (Innovative Interfaces and OCLC preferred).
   - Excellent database management skills, proxy server maintenance
   experience preferred.
   - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
   a diverse community of colleagues and library users. Ability to work
   independently and as part of a team.
   - Working knowledge of 1 or more foreign languages.

*Preferred Qualifications*

   - Work experience or education in art history, decorative arts, or
   material culture preferred.
   - Familiarity with open source library tools and their implementation.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for
three references to TSSL at bgc.bard.edu. No telephone calls please.

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications
from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or
genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable
accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services,
programs, and activities.

-- 
Amber Billey (she/her/hers)
Mckenzie House Librarian
Systems & Metadata Librarian
Bard College Libraries
1 Library Road
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
845-758-7619
Office 001 on the Lower Level
of the Stevenson Library