Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy

$75,000 - $125,000/Yr

New York University - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy at NYU Libraries is a strategic leadership role focused on enhancing the discovery and use of library collections and services. This position involves developing a comprehensive program to improve access to both digital and physical collections, collaborating with various departments, and leading cross-functional teams to implement user-centered and data-driven strategies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to significantly impact user services and library operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion efforts to improve search and discovery services for NYU students and faculty.
• Collaboratively develop a comprehensive, user-centered, and data-driven approach to collections access.
• Analyze the Libraries' discovery services through various approaches, including assessing user needs, analyzing usage data, and seeking input from users and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key members of the Libraries Senior Leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategy and initiatives for search and discovery.
• Develop, lead, and maintain product roadmaps, including establishing and leading committees and short-term project teams.
• Meet regularly with leadership to provide progress updates.
• Collaborate with the UX department to plan user research projects and improve the accessibility of library discovery environments.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to improve communication about discovery and access to internal stakeholders and library users.
• Participate in relevant professional organizations, meetings, and projects.
• Stay informed on new developments and advocacy initiatives related to discovery.
• Investigate innovations in library search and discovery.

Requirements

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or a recognized foreign equivalent formally evaluated in the U.S., or recognized equivalent master's degree appropriate to the profession.
• Experience in discovery services, user experience, systems administration, project management, technical services, or collection management.
• Demonstrated experience with library discovery and search.
• Experience identifying solutions, services, and programs based on user and stakeholder needs.
• Working familiarity with collaborative project planning and management.
• Demonstrated interest in inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA).

Nice-to-haves

• Three or more years of experience in discovery services, user experience, or technical services.
• Experience managing complex projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Experience communicating technical specifications and functional requirements.

Benefits

• Faculty status
• Attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation
• Flexibility in work allowing for hybrid work as appropriate