Director of Content Management

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Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library

Location: Stony Brook University

Open Date: Feb 28, 2023

Deadline: Mar 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description: This is a tenure track position.  30 day internal/external posting.

Projected start date:  July 3, 2023

Salary:  $83,000-$86,000.   In addition to annual salary, full-time employees will receive a location stipend.  Currently the location stipend is $3,026 per year.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collection Strategy and Management, the Director of Content Management provides leadership, guidance, training and workflow management in a collaborative and diverse working environment.  The Director of Content Management will be expected to participate in faculty activities such as research and scholarship, faculty governance, and professional activities consistent with University standards for promotion and tenure.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

MLS (Master of Library Science), MLIS (Master in Library and Information Science) or relevant advanced degree with a combination of education and experience commensurate with requirements of this position.

At least three years of significant experience in cataloging or metadata services.
Record of professional activities, including research and engagement in professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cataloging various formats such as special or distinctive collections, archival materials, maps, music and digital collections.
Solid understanding of the research environment and scholarly communication issues.
Experience in coordination or management of integrated library system functions.
Experience with successful and creative project management.
Strong working knowledge of RDA and MARC cataloging rules and conventions and non-MARC metadata schemas, familiarity with BIBFRAME and interest in new library applications such as linked open data.
Demonstrated knowledge of emerging areas of library, data and information science.
Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online.  Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application.

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For questions regarding this position, please contact Pamela Di Pasquale at pamela.dipasquale@stonybrook.edu.

SPECIAL NOTES:  This is a tenure track position. Budget Title: Senior Assistant Librarian.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated start date: July 3, 2023.  Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a State Employment Application, application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, resume/CV and names and contact information for three references. Priority will be given to applications submitted prior to March 29, 2023.

THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH ONLY APPLIES TO POSITIONS THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH PATIENTS OR PATIENT CARE EMPLOYEES.

In accordance with federal and state regulations that all hospitals and nursing homes require personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates who are not already fully vaccinated must obtain the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of a conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of a job offer or in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol, whichever comes later.

The state regulation also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The regulations allow for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

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.