Associate Museum Librarian, Systems & Information Technology

About The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The Systems and Information Technology Librarian performs essential service-focused activities in Watson Library’s collaborative environment. As a member of the library’s systems team, the position serves as the primary administrator of the Sierra integrated library system (ILS) and ensures its optimal performance and continuous development; administers the library’s Linux servers and AWS cloud infrastructure; develops and maintains Python- and SQL-based Sierra API integrations; contributes to ILS reporting and data visualization; and participates in managing the library’s hardware and software applications. This position helps ensure the reliability, security, and ongoing development of library systems and services, and plays a key role in evaluating emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with library colleagues to identify opportunities to improve access to the collections and develop strategies to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. They will work directly with both vendors and the Museum’s Information Systems & Technology team to coordinate the maintenance and support of the library’s hardware and software. As a member of the library’s research assistance team, this role will provide reference and research support for library patrons. There will be opportunities to work with the Digital team to enrich library services across the Museum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Manages the maintenance and ongoing development of the library ILS (Innovative Interfaces Inc.’s Sierra); serves as primary contact with the vendor; coordinates with the library systems team for installing new releases, troubleshooting, and documentation; oversees configuration and access tables; maintains passwords and authorizations; and resolves problems relating to records, access, and functionality.
• Administers the Library’s clo...

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