Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy

Job Description

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months OR for 12 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy

Description

NYU Libraries seeks an experienced and strategic leader to develop and implement a holistic program to enhance the discovery and use of NYU Libraries collections and collection-based services. The Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy will be responsible for the discovery of digital and physical collections across various environments, including library catalog, special collections finding aids, digital library collection platforms, institutional repositories, publisher platforms, and consortial borrowing programs.  

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategy, this position will lead cross-departmental teams of experts from User Experience, Knowledge Access, Archival Management, Data Analysis and Integration, Collections and Content Strategy, and Digital Library & Technology Services. The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and draw on their expertise in library discovery strategies and collaborative approaches to enhance collection access. They will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact in improving user services.

This is a full-time Continuing Contract (non-tenure track) Faculty position with no direct reports.

Primary 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. These evaluations will help identify priorities.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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).

Preferred:

• 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. 

About New York University Libraries

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating with and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participate in a variety of consortia and collaborate closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium. 

The Division of Libraries values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented communities. We are proud of our organizational culture and are committed​ ​to​ ​building​ ​and sustaining​​ a ​diverse,​ ​inclusive,​ ​and equitable​ ​organization​ that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. For more information, view NYU Libraries Strategic Priorities, https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/strategic-priorities/ and Mission and Values, https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/

Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background. Faculty at NYU, including in the Division of Libraries, have always enjoyed relative flexibility in their work, allowing for hybrid work as appropriate.

This position is open rank with faculty status (Librarian of Practice) and includes an attractive benefits package, including five weeks of annual vacation. 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2024-2025 is $94,000.

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.

To Apply:  To ensure consideration, submit your Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter,  including the name, address, and telephone number of three references. NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.

All applications for consideration must be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/157130.  

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 21, 2024.

For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

LocationWashington Square Park

Compensation

$70,000 - $125,000 yearly

Application URL or Email

Apply online here

Submit specified application materials to [email protected].