Digital Library Jobs – DigitalKoans

Senior Research Data Science Specialist at Dartmouth College

The person in this position will coordinate, develop, and provide computational research project support, with a focus on advanced computing environments and collaborations, and assist in the development and implementation of research data infrastructure across Dartmouth. This role serves as the artificial intelligence lead for the Dartmouth Libraries, guiding Research Data Services efforts, collaborating with key campus partners on AI development, and providing guidance on uses of artificial intelligence across the libraries.

https://tinyurl.com/5f4ftydn

Research Data Management Librarian at University of Virginia

This position is responsible for providing support to researchers at all levels and across all disciplines engaged in data-intensive research by providing data management support. The incumbent will provide consultation and support for data management, metadata production, data organization and preservation issues to researchers in partnership with library colleagues. The incumbent will support researchers in the development and implementation of data management plans, and will offer guidance on technical data management issues, including acquisition, transfer, and storage of data. The incumbent will also contribute to and advise on the University Library’s efforts to broadly serve the needs of researchers to manage, document, share, and preserve the products of their research, complying with sponsor mandates and changing norms for making data assets available and improving research reproducibility.

https://tinyurl.com/228m7fhm

Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology at UC Berkeley

The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology will lead the Library’s rapidly expanding Digital Lifecycle Program (DLP), the Library IT department, Data Science Services, the Assessment Program, and Resource Sharing Services in support of the University of California, Berkeley’s world-renowned culture of research and innovation. . . .

They will play a vital role in advancing the Library’s use of emerging technologies, including generative AI technologies. . . .

The AUL will work closely with other Library leaders on a variety of services, including building a network of support for innovative digital scholarship; rapidly expanding digital collections; improving the findability and usability of scholarly resources; ensuring long-term preservation of digital materials; and influencing technology-rich spaces and programs such as those at Berkeley’s undergraduate library, including the Center for Connected Learning.

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04703

Metadata Librarian for the Humanities at New York University

The Metadata Librarian for the Humanities will have primary responsibility for metadata creation and maintenance across a diverse array of humanities-related resources, both physical and digital, within the University’s general, distinctive, and special collections. The Metadata Librarian for the Humanities will develop metadata application guidelines to optimize resource discovery and access, design sustainable metadata strategies, and create and maintain controlled vocabularies to support digital scholarship and open scholarship projects.

https://apply.interfolio.com/157809

Digital Archivist at Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

Reporting to the Director, the Digital Archivist is responsible for the accessioning, preservation, and maintenance of born-digital and digitized special collections and Institute records comprised of material in all formats, including more than 600 institutional video recordings per year. The Digital Archivist manages content delivery and digital archiving, ensuring application of best practices related to long-term digital preservation, accessibility, copyright, and emerging methods of scholarly communication.

https://tinyurl.com/42n7czpj

Data Science Librarian at University of Alabama

The Data Science Librarian provides consultations, instruction, outreach, and support for collaborative initiatives related to computing throughout various phases of research and learning. With a focus on scientific computing programming languages such as Python, R, Bash, C++, and similar languages, this librarian will expand the University Libraries instructional and program offerings to include introductory content on computational analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, parallel computing, GPU computing, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and other related topics. Moreover, the Data Science Librarian will support the development of data science and computing literacies among library users, particularly for research using quantitative data or requiring specialized data processing.

https://tinyurl.com/37h8sfz7

Open Research Manager at PLOS (Remote)

You will have strategic and tactical oversight of a subset of PLOS’s goals to measurably increase the adoption and impact of open science (research) practices by researchers, understand the impact of these practices, and to influence policy in this area. You will use your research, collaboration, and community-building expertise along with a deep understanding of Open Science to identify evidence-informed opportunities to achieve these goals within the PLOS portfolio and in the wider research community. You will bring a creative and resourceful approach including an ability to bring people together to develop solution opportunities that both support PLOS’ mission and meet community needs.

https://tinyurl.com/3rdsy7cr

Note: “Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA” and Appplicant must be:”Educated to degree level in a scientific discipline preferably with a relevant postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD).”

Digital Archivist at Baylor University

The Digital Archivist, in collaboration with digitization personnel, archivists, the metadata librarian, and others, will manage the complexities associated with the migration, transformation, and preservation of born-digital and digitized content. This role includes working with documents and multimedia content from donated collections, university records, and the Baylor Libraries’ special collections and archives.

https://tinyurl.com/3pe2c49w

Digital Archivist at Icahn School of Medicine

Reporting to the Director of Archives & Records Management, the Digital Archivist holds primary responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of all systems used by the Arthur H. Aufses, Jr., MD Archives, including: the archives management system, Access to Memory (AtoM); the digital preservation systems, Archivematica and BitCurator; web archiving system, Archive-It; and any additional systems that may be adopted. The Digital Archivist is the Archives’ primary resource for the curation, management, and preservation of digitized and born-digital archival material.

https://tinyurl.com/5jd27w4x

Program Lead, Digital Library of Georgia at University of Georgia

The position will serve as the primary point of contact for all DLG activities. This role will build and maintain relationships within the state archival and cultural heritage communities; collaborate closely with state organizations like GALILEO (Georgia’s Virtual Library) and Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS); manage DLG projects; engage in outreach and training efforts; help to pursue outside funding for digital collections activities; be an active participant in the national archives and digital collections communities; and serve on Library, campus, regional, and national organizations and initiatives. UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members.

https://tinyurl.com/3kcf92a5

Associate Dean for Collections, Systems and Digital Strategies at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

The Associate Dean acts as the collection development officer for the library, and with the Dean of Library Services, is ultimately responsible for the overall quality, diversity, and balance of the library’s digital and physical collection; manages the disbursement of funds for information resources ($1.8 million); and provides strategic leadership to leverage consortia managed resources. . . .

The Associate Dean is also responsible for the administration and oversight of library systems and information technology and plays a key role in ensuring that students and faculty are connected to information and information technologies critical to their learning, teaching and research.

https://tinyurl.com/bh5nm9cm

Metadata Systems Librarian at Columbia University

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our library’s metadata discovery initiatives, with a strong emphasis on open-source systems and open data. This position will primarily support the implementation and utilization of FOLIO and other related library services.

https://tinyurl.com/y5a4345k

Research Data Librarian at University of Kansas

In this position, the librarian will work with researchers at all levels to address their data-related needs throughout the research data lifecycle, primarily through teaching and consulting. The librarian will expand capacity in data management planning and implementation and will work with colleagues to develop capacity in data visualization, analysis, and curation. In this position, the librarian will have opportunities to collaborate on data, data management, and computing literacies for undergraduate and graduate students. The librarian also works with colleagues to develop and maintain the libraries’ awareness of federal, funder, and regulatory requirements that affect KU’s researchers. KU Research and KU Information Technology are key partners in providing data services to KU’s researchers.

https://tinyurl.com/3ssvh6hc

Assistant Director for Research and Data Education at Indiana University School of Medicine

This position oversees our research team (Scholarly Communications Librarian, Data Services Librarian, and Research Metrics Librarian) which supports and tracks research efforts across IUSM (Indiana University School of Medicine) such as assisting with grant proposals, electronic lab notebooks, scholarly communication, artificial intelligence initiatives, and data management plan requirements. This position also coordinates with Research Affairs to support research initiatives within IUSM.

https://tinyurl.com/r777cdwj

Digital Publishing Librarian at Florida State University

Manage and grow FSU Libraries’ publishing program, Florida State Open Publishing (FSOP).

Manage and grow FSU Libraries’ academic web-hosting service, CreateFSU. . . .

Evaluate open publishing and website hosting needs across campus.

Provide consulting and instruction on digital publishing and web hosting to researchers at all levels.

https://tinyurl.com/2p9mhxym

Open Source Programs Specialist at University of California, Santa Barbara

The successful candidate will join the Department of Research Data Services at the Library, collaborating closely with campus faculty on a project dedicated to cataloging and assessing open-source software projects and paving strategies for ongoing support and sustainability. This initiative is part of a newly funded UC OSPO Network, sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which aims to strengthen open source efforts across the University of California system.

https://tinyurl.com/4u5my2py

Digital Initiatives Program Manager and SUNY Library Services Support Specialist

Empire State University, Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), seeks an innovative professional to lead and manage SUNY-wide transformative digital initiatives to support our libraries. The Digital Initiatives Program Manager and Support Specialist will develop and leverage digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to improve library services and the user experience. This position will be instrumental in developing and advancing our strategic vision and direction for the services OLIS provides to our SUNY libraries and the tools we need to help our libraries succeed.

https://tinyurl.com/4bsjy9pd

Data Access Librarian at Johns Hopkins University

We are seeking a Data Access Librarian who will be responsible for the selection, discovery, and access of institutional, open-access, community, and purchased datasets serving Johns Hopkins researchers, faculty, students, and staff. As a member of the Digital Scholarship & Data Services team, the data access librarian promotes data literacy and the discovery and use of relevant datasets through providing individual consultations and developing and delivering workshops, training programs, and research guides. The data access librarian supports and collaborates with colleagues in data services, Academic Liaisons, Hopkins researchers and faculty, the larger academic data librarian and data services community, and especially the new Data Science and AI Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

https://tinyurl.com/2evt8szt

Data Services Librarian at Texas A&M University

In this role you will curate research data from Texas A&M University, ensuring compliance with university, funding agency, and government requirements. You will provide expert guidance on data curation, management, and preservation, collaborate with faculty and students on research projects, and develop innovative data services to enhance our academic community. This includes cataloging data, assisting with data management plans, applying funding agency and governmental requirements, coordinating with departments to meet data needs, enhancing data quality, and ensuring compliance with privacy and security requirements. Additionally, you will ensure data quality, integrity, and security, maintain standards and protocols for data management, and provide training and support on data planning and best practices.

https://tinyurl.com/mrx4ckzj

Digital Projects Archivist at Northeastern University

Reporting to the Director of the Humanities Center, Boston, and working closely with colleagues in the Digital Scholarship Group, the NULab, NU’s Archives and Special Collections, and the Centers for Digital Scholarship, the Digital Projects Archivist will work across the digital archives projects affiliated with the Humanities Center to develop shared resources and approaches, such as metadata standards and best practices, project documentation, ethics guidelines, community partnership workflows, digitization plans, preservation and sustainability plans, and lab structures. This position will work across and within these digital archives, implementing the shared strategies as possible and facilitating increased collaborations and shared approaches. Some of the Digital Projects Archivist’s work will also be allocated to grant-funded projects. The Digital Projects Archivist will also advise Northeastern faculty who are considering creating digital archives.

https://tinyurl.com/4edmtrc6

Metadata Manager [ICPSR] LEO-GLAM at University of Michigan

The Senior Associate Librarian joins ICPSR’s Metadata and Preservation unit to manage and oversee the ICPSR metadata catalog. You will play a key role in shaping the digital library catalog’s metadata records, ensuring high standards of metadata quality, discoverability, interoperability, and re-use. Working with teams across ICPSR, you will develop cataloging and metadata policies, review and update metadata with an eye to quality, optimize metadata workflows, and support discoverability, interoperability, and access to ICPSR’s extensive data collections. You will work collaboratively with the Senior Associate Librarian managing standards enhancement; you will report directly to the Unit Director.

https://tinyurl.com/4vywzbee

Artificial Intelligence + Books Collaborative Research Services Coordinator at Northeastern University

Authors Alliance and Northeastern University Library are partnering on a grant funded project to develop a plan for a public-interest book training commons for artificial intelligence. The Project Coordinator, a full-time 12-month position situated at the Centers for Digital Scholarship at the Northeastern University Library, will manage the overall timeline, deliverables, and network of contacts and stakeholders throughout the course of the grant. Responsibilities include handling basic AI research as requested by the project team and stakeholders and maintaining project website and publishing project updates. The Project Coordinator will also manage the project calendar, setting up regular project staff meetings and Project Advisory Board meetings; help plan, organize and run two workshops on both a remote and local level

https://tinyurl.com/2m9xf6xw

“Developing a Public-Interest Training Commons of Books“

Research Support Librarian (Evidence Synthesis) at Tulane University

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Health Sciences, the Research Support Librarian (Evidence Synthesis) will coordinate and manage the Matas Library’s Systematic Review Service, providing support and expertise to evidence synthesis efforts in the Tulane University School of Medicine, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and National Primate Research Center. Working with the Health Sciences team, the incumbent will develop and implement services in support of this service, including instruction sessions. This role includes delivering virtual and in-person consultations, developing collaborative partnerships, and engaging in continuous learning to stay abreast of new trends in evidence synthesis and scholarly communication. Additionally, the librarian will participate in research support efforts across the Downtown Health Sciences Campus.

https://apply.interfolio.com/156678

Research Professional 2 (Data Curation) at University of Minnesota Libraries (Term)

The University of Minnesota Libraries, in partnership with the Association of Research Libraries, invites applications for a collaborative and partner-oriented Special Programs Manager, to work closely with the Data Curation Network (DCN) and the Realities of Academic Data Sharing (RADS) teams. Through generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LG-254930-OLS-23), the Special Programs Manager will be funded until July 31, 2026.

https://tinyurl.com/837ku9a2

Open Research Manager at PLOS

You will have strategic and tactical oversight of a subset of PLOS’s goals to measurably increase the adoption and impact of open science (research) practices by researchers, understand the impact of these practices, and to influence policy in this area. You will use your research, collaboration, and community-building expertise along with a deep understanding of Open Science to identify evidence-informed opportunities to achieve these goals within the PLOS portfolio and in the wider research community. You will bring a creative and resourceful approach including an ability to bring people together to develop solution opportunities that both support PLOS’ mission and meet community needs.

https://tinyurl.com/mtzcr4vt