Metadata Systems Specialist
New York University Job Location: New York Date Created: 10-09-2014
Primary duties include:
- As a member of the Knowledge Access Design and Development (KADD) department in the Knowledge Access and Resource Management (KARMS) directorate of the NYU Division of Libraries, and as a member of an ILS team comprised of staff with interrelated responsibilities, take a leading role in administering the NYU Libraries’ integrated library system (currently Aleph), particularly with regard to software maintenance, troubleshooting, related table maintenance using git, version upgrades, log file analysis, and authority control. Assist in improving and automating workflows using scripts (e.g., Python or Bash), and participate in various data cleanup and reporting tasks. Prioritize Aleph-related projects or tasks. Communicate out to colleagues. Investigate and analyze issues affecting the interaction of various subsystems. Contribute to development of new functionality. NB: Some systems operations may require occasional work or oversight on evenings or weekends.
- Facilitate discussion of software upgrades, possible migrations, bug reports and enhancement requests; recommend action plans and next steps. Stay abreast of recent developments in ILS-related tools and technologies; engage with vendor representatives or open source community members concerning system functionality and interoperability
- Participate in strategic research and development initiatives to implement emerging technologies that support scholarly resource discovery and access. Provide systems and metadata consulting as needed. Serve on relevant interdepartmental committees and working groups
- Provide local documentation and training for others working with ILS servers and clients.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, library science, or related field.
Required Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
3 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in Linux/Unix server environments, writing scripts in bash, Python, Perl, PHP, or Ruby. Knowledge of database architecture and SQL. Excellent analytical, customer service, and communication skills. Knowledge of metadata standards, and experience in data analysis and manipulation on a variety of data formats. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and establish appropriate priorities. Ability to work productively on cross-departmental teams. Demonstrated ability to document workflows and teach others.
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge Access and Resource Management Services facilitates the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the Libraries’ user communities through processes and services in program areas that include library acquisitions, serials and electronic resource management, knowledge access design and development, archival collections management, and metadata production and management. In collaboration with our colleagues in Collections and Research Services, Public Services, Libraries IT Services, and Digital Library Technology Services, KARMS has primary leadership responsibility for knowledge access via the Libraries’ dynamic, integrated discovery and access systems. In addition to serving NYU’s central libraries, institute libraries, and global sites, KARMS provides selected services to Research Library Association of South Manhattan member libraries and other affiliated libraries.