Electronic Resources & Digital Initiatives Librarian

Position Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent degree) from an ALA-accredited library or information science school.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in an academic environment dealing with at least two of the following: digital library initiatives, digitization, metadata, library technical systems, or archives/preservation.

• Awareness of and the ability to articulate the overall steps involved in producing a digital library collection, beginning with budgeting and selecting materials, and ending with training and launching a new online resource.

• Familiarity with the types of digital collections/resources typically found in an academic research library.

• Ability to work in a team-based setting where consultation, flexibility, collaboration, and cooperation are essential.

• Understanding of DEI/DEIB/DEIA issues and ability to effectively interact with diverse populations.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Administrative experience with Alma or a similar ILS. 

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of one or more digital library management systems such as CONTENTdm, Islandora, DSpace, or Omeka.

• Experience with outreach and/or institutional social media engagement.

• Ability to implement the aspirations, visions, and missions of a large, academic research library as they relate to electronic resources and digital initiatives.

• Demonstrated project management skills and/or formal training in project management, workflow optimization, or continuous quality improvement.

Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume

• Cover Letter describing interest, qualifications, and experience advancing DEI/DEIB/DEIA in an academic environment, workplace setting, and/or the community. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be  requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

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