Discovery & Access Systems Manager

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Libraries seeks a Collections Access and Discovery Manager to lead system configuration, metadata quality, and cross‑department interoperability. You will oversee cataloging standards, electronic-resource access, and discovery across ODL collections.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with State Library and Archives, and drive an integrated discovery environment to improve access for users across formats and platforms.

Qualifications

• MLS degree plus five years of professional library experience.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting an integrated library system or equivalent.
• Experience with cataloging, metadata, discovery systems, and electronic-resource access.
• Experience leading cross-functional library technology or discovery projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, set priorities, and coordinate work to support access and discovery across ODL collections.
• Administer and improve the integrated library system, manage configurations, permissions, and data integrity.
• Develop and enforce cataloging, metadata, and interoperability standards across systems.
• Guide discovery and access system development spanning multiple departments.

Skills

Library systems

Cataloging & metadata

Discovery systems

Data quality

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor collaboration

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Library Services Platform

Discovery platforms

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Libraries seeks a Collections Access and Discovery Manager to lead system configuration, metadata quality, and cross‑department interoperability. You will oversee cataloging standards, electronic-resource access, and discovery across ODL collections.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with State Library and Archives, and drive an integrated discovery environment to improve access for users across formats and platforms.