Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library
Location: University Libraries
Open Date: Dec 20, 2024
Deadline: Jan 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Responsibilities & Requirements
Reporting to the Content Acquisitions Lead, the incumbent will provide technical leadership to collaboratively manage a suite of information systems employed by the content services division of the libraries, including the library management system (LMS) and discovery service, Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo, to ensure access to library resources for the campus community. Responsibilities will include configuring and optimizing the LMS, implementing new technologies and platforms, managing electronic collections, facilitating access to e-resources, and working with vendors and users to troubleshoot and resolve access issues.
- Serves as the administrator and technical lead for the Libraries’ Ex Libris Alma/Primo library management system and discovery service, as well as other library systems and platforms.
- Tests and implements new functionality, upgrades, and configurations to optimize user experience and discovery of library resources.
- Develops and implements proactive processes to identify electronic access issues.
- Troubleshoots and resolves access issues reported by users and library employees, collaborating with vendor partners when necessary.
- Administers the activation, discovery, and maintenance of resources within Alma collections.
- Manages administrative access to various vendor platforms and assists with updating authentication via the EZProxy system.
- Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and other types of documentation on library systems.
- Leads strategic improvements in resource management, assesses user needs, and champions projects to optimize user experience.
- Recommends, implements, and maintains emerging technologies and solutions.
- Participates in library, campus, regional, and national committees.
- Contributes to the field through research, presentations, and scholarship.
- Guides the division in continuously reviewing products and conducting quality assurance activities to enhance the user experience consistently.
About the Libraries
The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide-range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here:
The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices where differences are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Relevant Master’s or advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) with a
combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of
this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with library management systems, preferably Ex Libris’
Alma/Primo. One year of experience with the management of scholarly resources.
Evidence of working with vendors and users to resolve access issues. Record of
professional activities, including scholarly activity, presentations, or
engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements.
Demonstrated data fluency through various approaches to data analysis. Interest
in leveraging emerging technologies related to discovery and research
applications.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions for online submission:
- Application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Curriculum vitae.
- 3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.
Special Notes
Tenure Track at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
This is a tenure-track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for
the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to
occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
**Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to
guarantee consideration, please apply before _____.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Stony Brook University is 100% tobacco-free as of January 1, 2016. See our policy and learn more at stonybrook.edu/tobaccofree.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a
background investigation.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of
our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It
can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU’s sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
