Data & Systems Librarian — Digital Archives & Preservation

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Librarian, Data & Systems to support library technology, data, and digitization programs.

The role administers Ex Libris Alma, ensures data quality, and leads digital projects across library systems. Candidates should have an MLS or equivalent and strong metadata and analytics skills, with a track record managing complex library tech projects.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of digital initiatives, technical services, or related library/archives work.
• Experience administering a Library Services Platform; Ex Libris Alma preferred.
• Alma Administration Certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and digital-collection practices (MARC21, Dublin Core, XML, XSLT).
• Familiarity with data, reporting, metadata-transformation, or automation tools (Airtable, Excel, Power BI, MARCEdit, SQL, Python).

Responsibilities

• Administer Ex Libris Alma and related applications and integrations, including configuration, user access, testing, updates, troubleshooting, reporting, batch processes, and data-quality controls.
• Partner with vendors and the Museum’s Information Systems team to resolve issues and support reliable system operations.
• Evaluate, implement, integrate, and maintain digital platforms supporting management, discovery, access, and preservation of Library resources.
• Develop reports, queries, dashboards, and data extracts to support collection management and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain metadata standards, mappings, documentation, and quality-control practices.
• Coordinate metadata creation, enhancement, migration, batch remediation, and authority control.
• Manage the Library’s in-house digitization program for archival materials.
• Establish digitization workflows, coordinate project priorities and volunteer assignments, and support rights management.
• Provide technical consultation, troubleshooting, documentation, and training for Library staff.
• Provide scheduled reference services to Museum staff and researchers, including rotating weekend coverage.

Skills

Ex Libris Alma

Metadata standards

Data management

Project management

SQL

Python

Power BI

Education

Master's? in library information science

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

MARCEdit

SQL

Python

Job description

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Librarian, Data & Systems to support library technology, data, and digitization programs.

The role administers Ex Libris Alma, ensures data quality, and leads digital projects across library systems. Candidates should have an MLS or equivalent and strong metadata and analytics skills, with a track record managing complex library tech projects.