Data Services Librarian, The NYU Health Sciences Library (NYUHSL) (New York, NY)

https://hsl.med.nyu.edu/data-services-librarian

The NYU Health Sciences Library (NYUHSL) invites applicants for the position of Data Services Librarian, a faculty appointment in the NYU Grossman School of Medicine at the Library Associate level. We are seeking an early career librarian with curiosity and excitement for learning new data and technology-related skills. The Data Services Librarian will report to the Head of Data Services and Research Impact. This position will play a critical role in advancing student and workforce development by offering training and resources in research data management and related topics. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in providing online and asynchronous education, be comfortable with speaking in front of large groups, and demonstrate enthusiasm for collaboration with diverse stakeholders across a large, academic healthcare organization.

Metadata Manager- Stony Brook University Libraries

https://apply.interfolio.com/170556

Metadata Manager

Location: University Libraries
Open Date: Jul 16, 2025
Deadline: Aug 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Responsibilities & Requirements
Reporting to the Director of Content Management, the Metadata Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the discoverability, accessibility, and organization of library resources, directly impacting the user experience. Given the evolving landscape of metadata standards, digital resources, and emerging technologies, this position is essential for maintaining high-quality, descriptive records, and ensures compliance with current and developing industry standards.
The metadata managed in this role encompasses both descriptive elements and non-descriptive elements, such as administrative metadata and technical metadata that support the ongoing access and stewardship of library resources.
Responsibilities Include
• Leads the development, implementation, and documentation of metadata strategies and workflows to enhance access to library resources and collections.
• Creates, processes, and maintains original descriptive metadata for digital objects (e.g., documents, images, and videos) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with metadata standards.
• Provides technical guidance for data migrations, metadata crosswalks, and automation of metadata processing.
• Remediates existing outdated descriptive language and promotes the development of diverse, inclusive, and equitable metadata.
• Contributes to the development of metadata guidelines, projects, and initiatives in support of the library’s strategic directions.
• Conducts quality assurance and metadata remediation, including validation against controlled vocabularies and review of digital repositories.
• Researches, recommends, and implements emerging technologies to improve workflow efficiency and enhance records and access.
• Collaborate with colleagues across SBU Libraries and the SUNY system to develop, implement, and sustain metadata policies and procedures that support metadata-intensive systems and workflows.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of relevant national standards, best practices, and changing opportunities in the field, assessing and integrating these into library practices for best results as appropriate.
• Coordinates and implements authority maintenance policies and practices across library platforms and systems.
• Participates in library, campus, national, and international professional committees.
• Contributes to the field through research, presentations, and scholarship.

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
One year of experience in metadata workflows for distinctive collections, or other digital and tangible materials. Familiarity with current and emerging metadata standards and schemas (e.g., RDA, BIBFRAME, DC, EAD, MODS, etc). Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to streamline processes and enhance discoverability. Record of professional activities, including scholarly activity, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements.
It's rare for anyone to fulfill every criterion perfectly, but we strongly encourage you to apply if your experience and skills align well with the qualifications mentioned.

Application Instructions
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:
https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/strategic-plan-2024
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.
Special Notes
Tenure Track at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian [twelve month]
Open immediately; salary $75,000 - $78,100 plus $4,000 location pay

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 __8/16/25___.

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/tobacco free.

Application Instructions for online submission:
• Application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Curriculum vitae.
• 3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.
For questions regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Clara Tran (Clara.Tran@stonybrook.edu)
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.
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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.

University Director of Collections and Metadata Strategy (CUNY Office of Library Services)- New York, NY

https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/university-director-of-collections-and-metadata-strategy/228006FE9D6D494489EA03F6DA402F7F/job/

The Office of Library Services (OLS), part of the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) at the CUNY Central Administrative Office, supports 31 libraries across CUNY’s 25 campuses, serving a diverse student body of over 275,000. In partnership with campus libraries, OLS leads university-wide library initiatives.

OLS seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as University Director of Collections and Metadata Strategy. This newly restructured role will lead efforts in coordinated collection development, metadata strategy, project and budget management, and assessment. The Director will have the opportunity to redefine metadata services and collection workflows and policies across the CUNY Library system.

Reporting to the University Dean of Libraries, the Director will shape and support CUNY Libraries’ collective print and digital collections, expand consortial initiatives, guide procurement and licensing of electronic resources, and ensure efficient and equitable access to resources through the Alma Library Services Platform (LSP). The role manages over $8M in centrally purchased and university-wide electronic resources and related services, including open educational resources (OER).

The Director will also work closely with the OLS Systems team to manage Alma’s electronic resource management (ERM) module, activate centrally licensed content in the Network Zone, and ensure seamless access for all CUNY users. This role includes supporting open access initiatives, promoting data-informed decision-making, and advancing user experience and discovery services across the system.

In addition to responsibilities outlined in the CUNY Title Overview, the Director will:

Lead coordinated collection development efforts across the CUNY Library system, including the development of a Shared Print Trust and expansion of regional resource-sharing partnerships.

Oversee Resource Description and Metadata Services (RDMS) to ensure high-quality bibliographic records and efficient operations that support discovery and user satisfaction.

Collaborate with the Systems team to explore and implement innovative access models, including expanding the network of lending libraries.

Partner with OLS Open Programs to integrate and support open access resources and initiatives.

Direct qualitative and quantitative analyses of e-resources and collections to support data-informed acquisitions and decision-making.

Conduct cost-benefit analyses and needs assessments to inform centralized purchasing, renewals, or cancellations; assist campus libraries with evaluating their local collections.

Negotiate with vendors and work with CUNY Procurement and the Office of General Counsel to secure system-wide contracts that benefit CUNY libraries and users.

Ensure timely and transparent execution of procurement and budget processes.

Develop and implement standardized acquisitions workflows across the system.

Coordinate and deliver training to campus librarians on acquisitions, resource management, and discovery within the Alma LSP.

Manage and develop CUNY’s Shared Print Trust.

Participate in strategic planning for OLS and university-wide library initiatives; serve on committees and task forces as assigned.

Contribute to the future planning of OLS metadata services and collection strategies.

NOTE:

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or a closely related field.

Experience using library services platforms (LSPs), with a focus on acquisitions and resource management modules.

Familiarity with evolving cataloging standards (e.g., RDA, MARC, BIBFRAME).

Proven ability to cultivate and maintain a respectful, collaborative, ethical, and inclusive work environment.

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including the development of collections that reflect the diverse identities and experiences within the CUNY community.

Experience working in a library consortium or shared resource environment.

Knowledge of or experience with procurement processes in an academic or public institution.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs the planning, development, and implementation of one or more University-wide library information services, systems and/or programs.

Oversees one or more library management functions such as cataloging, reference, user and discovery services; collection development, resource sharing or systems

Develops, evaluates, and oversees implementation of system-wide strategic plans, policies, procedures, resource allocations and data reporting

Develops partnerships and collaborative business relationships and models to advance, implement, and/or integrate various library services and technologies

Negotiates and manages contracts and licenses with publishers, third-party vendors, and/or digital applications for online access to information and educational learning resources and services

Oversees programmatic, operational and administrative effectiveness in accord with national and international standards; recommends and implements changes for new and/or improved services and functionality

Provides reports to University executives and Council of Chief Librarians regarding library systems and programs

Performs other duties as assigned

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $111,560 - $129,310 , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30542&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings.

CLOSING DATE

July 24, 2025.

Assistant or Associate Professor – Chief of Technical Services (City College of New York, CUNY)

https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-or-associate-professor-chief-of-technical-services-ccny-libraries/346DEC1CF72E4FADB8F2CA10CA4D7438/job/

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The City College of New York Libraries seeks an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to lead the librarians and paraprofessional staff in its Technical Services unit. Technical Services encompasses acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, material processing, serials management, e-resource management, and metadata creation. This position is pivotal to the efficient operation of the City College of New York Libraries, offering an opportunity to rethink and realign workflows, and optimize department operations. Reporting to the Associate Dean and Chief Librarian, the Chief of Technical Services will oversee the operational management of staff engaged in technical services activities and provide strategic direction to the unit. The incumbent is responsible for the administration and coordination of work, including the establishment and implementation of technical services policies, standards, and procedures related to material processing, serials, and other technical services functions.

The responsibilities of the Chief of Technical Services include but are not limited to the following:

Provide vision and strategic direction for technical services operations across The City College of New York Libraries (CCNY Libraries)

Supervise the Cataloging & Metadata Services Librarian, the Collection Development & Acquisitions Assistant, and the Electronic Resources Librarian. Lead team in activities related to ordering, receiving, processing, acquisition, description, and management of library resources

Act as the chief technical resource for the catalog and bibliographic database, coordinating practices among units/departments within the Libraries

Coordinate the application of descriptive metadata schemas for digitized and born-digital content, ensuring metadata interoperability

Ensure high-quality standards in acquisitions, resource management, and descriptive frameworks across all formats. Identify and implement improvements to enhance service and efficiency within Technical Services

Perform related library faculty duties, including collection development, reference (in­-person and virtual), information literacy instruction, and liaising with faculty and academic departments. Serve on college, university, and/or departmental committees, and engage in professional development and scholarly activities. Serve as a member of the Libraries' leadership group, sharing management responsibility for the CCNY Libraries

Foster relationships with external partners, vendors, and consortia to enhance resource acquisition and management

Oversee the integration and optimization of library systems (e.g., ILS, discovery tools) to support resource management and user access

Manage and allocate the technical services budget, ensuring efficient use of resources

Provide professional development opportunities for staff, keeping them current on trends, standards, and technologies in technical services

Health Sciences Librarian (Stony Brook University)

https://apply.interfolio.com/166573

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.
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Health Sciences Librarian- Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library
Location: Stony Brook University Libraries
Open Date: Jun 04, 2025
Deadline: Jul 04, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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.
• At least one year of experience working in a health sciences or academic library environment or providing information services to clinicians.
• Demonstrated proficiency with emerging learning and research technologies, as well as information retrieval.
• Experience designing and delivering instruction in a group setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional degree(s) in a field relevant to health sciences, including STEM and education.
• Record of professional activities, including scholarly activities, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews or other evidence synthesis projects.
• Experience with collection development and evaluation of information resources.
• Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Qualifications
It's rare for anyone to fulfill every criterion perfectly; we strongly encourage you to apply if your experience and skills align well with the qualifications mentioned.

Responsibilities & Requirements:
Reporting to the Director of the Health Sciences Library, the Health Sciences Librarian will contribute to the University Libraries’ suite of services, including instruction, research support services, collection development, and other liaison and outreach responsibilities. The position will work closely with the Renaissance School of Medicine to deliver research support and instruction, but will also be part of a team that supports the five health sciences schools, various clinical departments, and medical research centers.

Responsibilities Include:
• Work closely with faculty to establish library programs, services, and activities that meet instructional, research, and clinical needs of the assigned liaison area as well as other clinical areas.
• Design and teach curriculum-integrated instruction sessions in a variety of formats to meet the needs of diverse user groups. This may include the creation of asynchronous learning tools/objects.
• Collaborate with fellow team members to develop and offer innovative research services, including systematic reviews.
• Understand and respond to the information needs of faculty and researchers based on current and emerging trends in scientific practice.
• Develop and host workshops and programs on various topics appealing to a wide range of library constituents.
• Collaborate on collection development/management and evaluate new resources and information platforms.
• Engage in research, scholarship, teaching, and service requirements for promotion and tenure.
• Represent the library locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.


Application Instructions
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:
https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php?g=1314005&p=10274908

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.

Special Notes
Tenure Track faculty position [twelve month] at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian
Open immediately; salary $80,000 – $88,530 plus $4,000 location pay
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This is an 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 _6/30/25____.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
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.
Application Instructions:
All application materials must be submitted online.
• Application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Curriculum vitae.
• 3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.
For questions regarding this position, please contact search committee chair, michael.huang@stonybrook.edu.
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.

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.