Systems and Metadata Librarian, Curry College, (Milton, MA)

Posted March 26, 2026

Description

Levin Library at Curry College seeks a skilled, experienced, and innovative librarian for a special appointment faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, who will be responsible for its library management system (LMS), accessibility and discoverability of electronic resources, integration of new electronic tools (including AI powered aspects), and other duties. In collaboration with various library team members, the Systems and Metadata Librarian will address library resource discovery and access through the Alma LMS, and ensure the smooth integration of resources with support software platforms, including off-campus authentication, interlibrary loan, resource guides, course management systems, and others. As a member of the library faculty, the librarian will demonstrate relevant content expertise and an understanding of library technical services in the context of academic libraries; and will promote new technologies that enhance interoperability and efficiency among the library’s multiple systems.

The individual engaged in this position will work collaboratively with various library areas to promote the sustainability and integrity of library systems and electronic resources to support the curriculum and further the library’s commitment to student learning and success.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Levin Library Director, the Systems and Metadata Librarian’s responsibilities include the following:

Lead the daily management, configuration and troubleshoot access issues with the library integrated systems and the content discovery systems (ALMA and PRIMO);
Research, rectify and service the library systems to ensure accessibility and the discoverability of resources;
Manage off-campus access to library resources by overseeing the Open Athens Cloud-Based Identity and Access Management Service Authentication software;
Act as the primary contact for the library with vendors and systems management companies as well as Curry’s Technical center; Managing, monitoring, and responding to off-campus access issues;
Collaborate with other faculty librarians to effectively select and integrate AI tools into our resources as appropriate;
Ensure the fluid integration of electronic library resources with other systems within the library (ex: Springshare), across campus (ex: Canvas), and globally (ex: Worldshare);
Support the electronic resources life cycle, with an emphasis on ensuring electronic resource activation, access and discovery;
Monitor data integrity in the library’s Ex Libris system, including inventory;
Reference desk services as needed;
Instruction support as needed;
Serve on the Levin Library and College wide committees.

Qualifications

Required:

Education: Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution, or an appropriate equivalent.
Experience: 2+ years professional experience in an academic or research library setting in a technical, systems, and/or metadata role.
Knowledge of and experience with library services platforms such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
Experience with maintaining electronic resources lifecycle ensuring electronic resources activation, access and discoverability.
Experience with managing off-campus access management systems such as Open Athens or EZ proxy.
Experience with managing and troubleshooting library systems access issues both on and off-campus.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative academic library environment.
Engagement with professional development/activities.
Strong communication skills. Able to communicate systems issues and changes to colleagues and the Curry community. Also, readily available to connect and interact with the Curry’s Tech Center, database vendors and library systems companies.

Hours and Compensation

Salary: $88,962.22 for a 12-month position with vacation time.

How to Apply

Visit the following address to view the full listing and apply: https://curry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198265

Interesed applicants must submit:

a curriculum vitae;
cover letter;
a statement of your teaching philosophy;
a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service);
a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and
a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the “College”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf

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https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

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Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, [email protected].

Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: [email protected].