State University of New York at Plattsburgh is hiring: Senior Assistant Libraria
State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY, United States
We are seeking a versatile and service-oriented Technical Services Librarian to join our collaborative library team in July of 2026. This position is a technical services generalist role, with responsibilities spanning metadata creation and management, cataloging, digital repositories, other library systems, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic problem solver with a strong foundation in metadata and cataloging who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively to support access to a wide range of library resources. In addition to technical services responsibilities, this position contributes to liaison activities with an assigned academic school (Arts and Sciences; Business and Economics; Education, Health and Human Services), including course‑integrated instruction, collection development, and research support.
Responsibilities
Proxy server management and maintenance; activation and troubleshooting of new databases and electronic resources.
Perform copy and original cataloging for a variety of materials using established standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2).
Collaborate with colleagues to improve the organization, discoverability, and quality of metadata in digital and physical collections.
Manage the library’s institutional repository (SUNY SOAR) and develop and improve repository workflows and metadata.
Participate in cross‑departmental technical services projects, including metadata audits, cataloging migration, and system upgrades.
Work as part of the technical services team alongside the Systems and Acquisitions Librarian and Web and Discovery Librarian.
Coordinate and manage technical services projects, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
This is a tenure‑track position, and as such does require scholarship and service. As SUNY Plattsburgh librarians are academic faculty who participate in shared governance through the Faculty Senate, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity‑minded policies, programs, and practices.
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Responsibilities
Proxy server management and maintenance; activation and troubleshooting of new databases and electronic resources.
Perform copy and original cataloging for a variety of materials using established standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2).
Collaborate with colleagues to improve the organization, discoverability, and quality of metadata in digital and physical collections.
Manage the library’s institutional repository (SUNY SOAR) and develop and improve repository workflows and metadata.
Participate in cross‑departmental technical services projects, including metadata audits, cataloging migration, and system upgrades.
Work as part of the technical services team alongside the Systems and Acquisitions Librarian and Web and Discovery Librarian.
Coordinate and manage technical services projects, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
This is a tenure‑track position, and as such does require scholarship and service. As SUNY Plattsburgh librarians are academic faculty who participate in shared governance through the Faculty Senate, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity‑minded policies, programs, and practices.
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