Content Management Specialist

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of prior work experience. Experience with cataloging practices and standards.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Professional experience in an academic library. Experience with library technologies, including library management systems and discovery platforms. Knowledge of digitization standards or experience working with digital files. Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging, and internet applications, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Apps. Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their potential applications in libraries, archives, or information access.

Brief Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of Content Management, the Content Management Specialist supports access to library resources within the Content Services division of Stony Brook University Libraries. Primary responsibilities include cataloging and describing materials, digitizing requested items, and managing digital files.

The Successful Incumbent Will Have:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Google apps, Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties Include:

• Support access to Music Library materials through cataloging, resource description and digital file retrieval.
• Digitize materials from Special Collections, University Archives, and other special formats in response to user requests.
• Support access to library resources through cataloging and resource description in our library management system (Alma/Primo). Priority projects will be assigned based on library needs.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives such as data quality, remediation, and assessment projects.
• Maintain technical competency and skills through professional development opportunities. 
• Participate in department and University-wide committees, events, and professional organizations.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

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:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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