JOB: Digital Collections Librarian (University of Wyoming)

UW Libraries seeks a collaborative and creative librarian to join our Digital Collections team. The Digital Collections Librarian will oversee the digitization of materials in a variety of formats, both 2D and 3D, planning and execution of new digital collections and exhibits, and the maintenance of existing digital collections. The Digital Collections Librarian will coordinate with the university community and appropriate library departments for collection building, metadata creation, and discovery of and access to digital collections.

Digital Collections includes digitized materials from the Emmitt D. Chisum Special Collections, libraries’ general collections, and collections from collaborating partners. Examples include historic maps, books, photographs, audio-visual mat erials, newspaper collections, and 3-D fossils and vertebrate specimens. The department also hosts institutional and data repositories.

This position reports to the chair of Digital Collections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and manage UW Libraries’ digitized collections (i.e. content WyoDigital and Sketchfab) while employing current digital library technologies, standards, and best practices.
Lead and consult on current digitization of both 2D and 3D materials by working closely with Digital Collections and Special Collections personnel on digitization workflows and content identification, evaluation, planning, execution, and ongoing maintenance.
Serve as main point of contact for the WyoDigital DSpace instance and coordinate regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and updating via vendor (Atmire).
Create, integrate, and ensure long-term access to digital collections objects and metadata from the University of Wyoming including the coordination of dark archiving.
Ensure discovery of digitized materials by coordinating metadata ingest in DPLA and the library discovery system
Conduct workshops as appropriate each semester on topics related to digitization, digital humanities, digital preservation, or other related areas for public outreach to the UW community.
Contribute to and create user documentation for training and workflows on digitization equipment and WyoDigital and Sketchfab platforms.
Coordinate purchasing, vendor contracts, ongoing maintenance/updating, troubleshooting, and documentation of digitization equipment and software (both 2D and 3D).

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service, and professional development. (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw_reg_2-1_approved_10-14-20.pdf).

UW Libraries are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from minority candidates, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience working in a multicultural environment. Diversity resources for the University of Wyoming and the community of Laramie can be found at http://www.uwyo.edu/diversity/resources/. For more information on UW Libraries, please visit https://www.uwyo.edu/libraries.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please address all minimum qualifications in your application materials.

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in library/information science by start date.
Knowledge of digital repository platforms such as DSpace, Digital Commons, Tind, Fedora, Collections Space, etc.
Knowledge of digitization best practices with regard to 2D objects and/or 3D objects as well as appropriate hardware and software
Knowledge of one or more non-MARC metadata schemas (e.g. Dublin Core, MODS, METS-ALTO, EML, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to user-focused service orientation

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with selecting and evaluating materials for digitization.
Experience with large-scale digitization and working with vendors.
Experience with initiating, planning, coordinating, and implementing complex projects and services.
Experience with or knowledge of managing digital repositories

*The UW Libraries is committed to providing candidates who meet the minimum qualifications with professional development funding and support to acquire skills and grow into positions. While minimum qualifications must be met to proceed to the interview stage, preferred qualifications are not required. Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences would benefit this position and the organization 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

Resume or curriculum vitae.
Cover letter that addresses how your knowledge, skills, and abilities address the minimum and any desired qualifications.
Contact information for four professional references.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 4/17/2024 will receive full consideration.

JOB: Digital Humanities Librarian (Florida International University)

Florida International University Libraries (FIU Libraries) serves as the intellectual heart of our students’ academic journeys, offering pathways to knowledge and discovery, ultimately paving the way for student success. Our libraries provide essential resources crucial for research and innovation, fostering collaborative research endeavors and supporting scholars throughout the entirety of their research lifecycle. FIU Libraries is steadfast in its mission to be a catalytic leader in the realms of data, information, knowledge management, and digital technology. We are dedicated to empowering students and researchers in their pursuit of learning, discovery, exploration, and creation.

The Florida International University Libraries are seeking applicants for the role of Digital Humanities Librarian. This position will be part of our team of professionals dedicated to digital scholarship, with a focus on supporting research, teaching, and learning in the humanities and social sciences.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with library colleagues and act as a liaison to academic units throughout the campus. Responsibilities include providing training, facilitating project development, and offering consultation on current and evolving methods of digital scholarship. Serving as the Libraries’ expert in emerging tools and methodologies for humanities research, the Digital Humanities Librarian will actively engage in outreach and campus initiatives, fostering strong connections with faculty and students while providing support for various digital scholarship services.

Responsibilities

Supports digital literacy programs and initiatives through the Digital Scholar Studio by developing tutorials and instructional videos as well as delivering presentations, class instruction, and regularly scheduled workshops on topics related to digital humanities tools and methodologies
Maintains the Digital Scholar Studio network and relationships with faculty, researchers, students, and staff through newsletters, emails, etc.
Identifies and evaluates emerging digital humanities tools and methodologies
Provides individual consultation and training for students and faculty
Fosters and maintains relationships with the university community as well as peer institutions involved in humanities research and scholarship
Assists students, faculty, and researchers in planning successful, creative, and sustainable digital projects
Participates in grant writing and other funded activities relating to digital humanities
Manages the Digital Scholar Studio (DSS) physical resources, including equipment checkout, space scheduling, and coordination for classes, workshops, and events
Participates in strategic planning for the physical space and services offered through the Digital Scholar Studio with relevant campus stakeholders
Engages in scholarly activity through presentations, conferences, workshops, seminars, or other activities that enhance professional knowledge in the area of digital humanities
Serves the library and/or institution through contribution in meetings and committee work
Serves the library profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other information professionals
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by department and assistant head

Minimum Requirements

ALA accredited Master of Library Science (MLS or MLIS) degree
Demonstrated experience with digital humanities and/or digital scholarship tools and methodologies
Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross-departmentally with library and university stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership quality and experience in creating and supervising workflows and project implementation
Two or more years of professional experience working with digital collections or digital scholarship
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and creativity
Experience developing and delivering workshops and other training
Experience working with faculty and students
Familiarity with issues in copyright and open access
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Second Masters or Bachelors in the Humanities

RANK

Open Rank

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 531861 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

JOB: Digital Collections Librarian (UCLA)

Position overview

Salary range: $61,920 – $117,366

Application Window

Open date: April 2, 2024

Next review date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Digital Collections Librarian

Department: Clark Library
Rank and Salary: Assistant Librarian to Librarian ($61,920 – $117,366)
Position Availability: Immediately
Application deadline for first consideration: April 30, 2024

UCLA’s William Andrews Clark Memorial Library seeks an energetic, creative, culturally competent, and service-oriented professional to develop and administer an inaugural digital archives and asset management program. They will build systems and workflows for digital assets and manage the stewardship of digital assets produced through digital reformatting of analog collections of the Clark Library, and lead and implement the Clark’s strategies for the acquisition and long-term stewardship of born-digital archival collections. They will also identify and develop relationships with stakeholders at UCLA and beyond, and advocate effectively for the use of digital collections in support of the teaching, research, and civic and community engagement mission of the university. In these ways, they will expand the use of the Clark Library beyond its current audience and raise awareness of the Clark Library as a unique educational resource at UCLA for users from around the world.

Position Duties

As this is a new position that will develop and oversee an emerging area of focus for the Clark Library, we expect the incumbent’s responsibilities to evolve over time and to be determined by the incumbent in consultation with colleagues.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Develops and implements policies, workflows, and infrastructures for managing born-digital materials based on disciplinary standards and best practices for ingest, storage, preservation, arrangement, description, and access to digital records on current and legacy physical media
Selects, implements, and manages new systems, equipment, and software for digital preservation and digital asset management in legacy, current, and emerging data formats, and manage these tools’ compatibility with existing systems
Appraises content on obsolete formats and legacy digital media and migrates data when necessary
Integrates appropriate digital forensic tools to help ensure authenticity and preservation of archival materials when accessioning from a variety of storage media
Creates and updates finding aids for born-digital archival collections
Appraises, arranges, and describes digital, analog, and hybrid collections in accordance with archival best practices and priorities
Develops policies and guidelines for digitization projects, in collaboration with library colleagues
Plans for sufficient file storage and digital preservation actions, and ensures that metadata requirements are in place
Provides support to Center/Clark colleagues and other partners related to the acquisition, use, rights, online presentation, and long-term preservation of digital collection assets
Manages statistical reporting, stays informed about emerging technologies, and monitors rapidly changing standards and practices for digital content creation and management
Manages descriptive, technical, rights, structural, and administrative metadata and the ingestion of assets and metadata into the UCLA Library Digital Collections, in collaboration with Digital Library Program (DLP) colleagues; and works with the DLP to coordinate work with the California Digital Library
Collaborates with and provides advisory services, as appropriate, for librarians and other partners participating in the creation of digital humanities and other digital library projects
Maintains knowledge of and trains colleagues on relevant current trends, standards, best practices, and technologies through professional activities such as conference attendance and participation, service in relevant professional organizations, and ongoing training
Participates in collection development in collaboration with Clark Library colleagues
Supervises students as needed
Participates in grant-writing and grant implementation as needed
Collaborates with Center/Clark colleagues and other stakeholders as needed on development and donor relations
Participates in physical space planning as it relates to the library’s digital infrastructure
Participates in outreach activities as needed, including social media and other forms of digital visibility and outreach
Serves on university and library committees, task forces, and teams as needed
Represents the Clark at UCLA and beyond in appropriate professional and technical forums

The successful candidate will be committed to promoting and enhancing diversity through engagement with and promotion of the UCLA Principles of Community [http://www.ucla.edu/about/mission-and-values].

General Information

Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees. Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This is a represented position. They are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Appointees to the librarian series at UC shall have professional backgrounds that demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such background will normally include a professional degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science graduate program. In addition to professional competence and quality of service within the library in the primary job, advancement in the librarian series requires professional involvement and contributions outside of the library, and/or university and community service, and/or scholarly activities. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contributions.

UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Description of Unit

The UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library is a rare book and manuscript library that is open to all researchers who wish to conduct research with its holdings. The Library specializes in the study of England and Western Europe from the Tudor period through the long eighteenth century and from the mid-Victorian to late Edwardian periods, with a focus on Oscar Wilde and his circle. Other collection strengths include modern book arts; fine printing and the history of the book; and Montana and the West.

The Library is located in a 1926 Beaux Arts building, listed as Los Angeles City Historic-Cultural Monument #123. Situated on five landscaped acres in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, it was originally planned to reflect the Mediterranean influence of Robert Farquhar’s architectural vision. The Library organizes a variety of academic and public programs that bring our collections to a wider audience, including conferences, lectures, exhibitions, and workshops. The Library is part of UCLA’s Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies, which also organizes chamber music concerts and theatrical performances, as well as a range of academic programs, many of which take place at the Library.
In keeping with UCLA’s primary purpose as a public research university to create, share, and preserve knowledge for the betterment of our global society, and in accordance with William Andrews Clark, Jr.’s vision for the library and its grounds as resources for the public good, the Clark Library is dedicated to making the shared cultural record as widely available as possible. We support UCLA’s mission of openness and inclusion and are committed to empowering broad research and engagement within special collections.

To learn more about the Clark Library, please visit https://clarklibrary.ucla.edu/.

To learn more about the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies, please visit https://www.1718.ucla.edu/.

JOB: Data Literacies Lead (Stony Brook University)

From the announcement:

Responsibilities & Requirements: We’re looking for a creative, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic person with a strong background in data analytics or related skills to join our dedicated team of Academic Engagement library faculty. Reporting to the Head of Academic Engagement, the Data Literacies Lead is responsible for building a robust data literacies program with campus partners to meet the needs of evolving data science and AI-related learning and scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in faculty activities such as research and scholarship, faculty governance, and professional activities consistent with University standards for promotion and tenure. Specific responsibilities will include the following:

Developing and leading the instruction of data and statistical analysis, tools, methods, data visualization, and data management at the Libraries. This includes integrating these concepts into courses, conducting workshops, and utilizing online platforms.

Utilizing in-depth knowledge of software and specialized tools crucial for data science and digital projects, including GIS, text analysis, data mining, and emerging technologies.

Supporting students and faculty on the use of data and digital technologies in their research and learning activities

Building effective assessments for data literacies

Incorporating best practices to promote critical thinking about data literacies, and responsible digital citizenship in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner that respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives

JOB: Data Librarian (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

From the announcement:

UNLV University Libraries seeks nominations and applications for an innovative and collaborative tenure-track/tenured faculty member to serve as the Data Librarian. Reporting to the Head, Scholarly Communication and Data Services (SCADS), the Data Librarian will develop and extend the library’s role in providing expertise on data management methods and standards, open science/research, and data literacy. The Data Librarian will work collaboratively and cross-organizationally to determine researcher needs and to deliver relevant services and expertise. The librarian will help the Libraries meet curricular and research needs by increasing the visibility of available data-related resources and expertise for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty researchers and by providing expert consulting, instruction, and other coordinated programming. Key responsibilities and expectations for this position will include:

Facilitate and lead instructional programming related to research data management, data literacy, and open science/research including the design, development, and delivery of instruction through multiple formats to meet stakeholder needs (e.g., in-person, hybrid, synchronous and asynchronous online).

Advise and guide researchers on recommended data management practices throughout the research lifecycle that align with FAIR and CARE data principles, with an emphasis on making data open when possible.

Provide input and guidance to researchers in selecting appropriate data repositories to store and share their data.

Works collaboratively with SCADS, Libraries colleagues, and campus partners to develop programming and provide expertise and guidance on fulfilling federal mandates with a specific focus on data management and open data standards and practices.

Stays up to date on trends, developments, technologies, tools, resources, and changes in the landscape of federal research policies, open science/research, data management, and data literacy. Adapts activities and recommendations accordingly.

This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement in accordance with the UNLV Flexible Work Policy and is evaluated on a case by case basis.

JOB: Digital Scholarship Specialist (University of Michigan)

From the announcement:

Summary

The Digital Scholarship Specialist partners with students, faculty, staff, and librarians to enhance learning, teaching, and scholarship through technologies and knowledge of emerging digital research methods across departments. You will join a network of functional and subject experts, contributing to the evolution of digital scholarship and consultation services at the University of Michigan Library in agreement and close collaboration with the university community. You will contribute expertise in critical engagement with technologies that impact discovery and inquiry, research workflows and productivity, and engagement with library collections and data. You will consult and teach as part of in-person, online, and hybrid learning environments to enable the exploration, creation, and sharing of scholarly work.

You will be part of a team of functional specialists in the Digital Scholarship Service Hub, which serves as the initial contact and collaboration for members of the university community as they begin digital research and teaching projects, referring to and collaborating with other experts throughout the library and on campus. You will have primary responsibility for stewarding several signature Digital Scholarship programs, such as the Anti-Racist Digital Research Institute, Douglass Day, and the Ann Arbor Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon.

Reporting Structure:

You will report to the Director of Digital Scholarship and Creative Spaces in the Learning and Teaching division. Learning and Teaching advances next century literacies, guides learning, and inspires curiosity through its programs and partnerships.

Supervisory Experience:

You may provide supervision of student employees and staffing for signature Digital Scholarship programs.

Responsibilities*

Programs (60%)

Stewards several signature Digital Scholarship programs, such as the Anti-Racist Digital Research Institute, Douglass Day, and Ann Arbor Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Services (30%)

Provide consultation, collaboration, workshops, course-integrated instruction, and advocacy to help faculty, students, and staff from with diverse teams to develop skills in digital scholarship.
Collaborate with Digital Scholarship Hub to develop digital scholarship activities
Provide liaison services for several Digital Scholarship-related campus programs

Research and Professional Development (10%)

Participates in ongoing learning and professional development relevant to position responsibilities and areas of interest and advance the mission of the library through participation in committees and initiatives.
Conducts original research on digital scholarship and other related areas to support and advance the field.
Presents and publishes work relevant to the field in appropriate venues.

Required Qualifications*

ALA-accredited master’s degree or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience
At least 1 year experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment.
Demonstrated commitment to assisting individuals with a variety of levels of expertise and ability in their use and experimentation with technology.
Demonstrated interest and capacity for developing and sustaining relationships, learning and professional development within the Library, across campus academic and administrative units, and beyond campus.
Understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in backgrounds, cultures, values, and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment.

Additional Information

The anticipated hire date is May 2024.

Appointment is anticipated as an Associate Librarian, or Sr. Associate Librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is $64,000 to $72,000 for the Associate Librarian rank, and $68,000 – $88,000 for the Sr. Associate Librarian rank.

This appointment is subject to the UM/LEO-GLAM collective bargaining agreement.

Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library’s process for librarian promotion and advancement.

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 days of sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments’ retirement benefits are available.

This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact (“administrative designee”) who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. The Administrative Designee for Learning and Teaching- Digital Scholarship is Maria Gonzalez. They may be reached at 734-764-7196 or mariagon@umich.edu.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

JOB: Research & Digital Humanities Librarian (Allegheny College)

From the announcement:

ROLE TITLE: Research & Digital Humanities Librarian

REPORTS TO: Dean of the Library

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Summary of Position

The Research & Digital Humanities Librarian provides research guidance, information literacy instruction, and digital technologies collaboration and support for faculty, academic staff and students through the lenses of the Library, the Center for Research and Teaching Excellence and digital humanities initiatives. This Librarian will exhibit excellent collaborative relationships and customer service skills between stakeholders, connecting the areas of faculty development, educational technologies and academic research.

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What you will do in this role:

Provide faculty-centered research services in support of teaching pedagogies, research and scholarship by collaborating with the Center for Research & Teaching Excellence, and by working closely with the Dean of the Library, the Director of Faculty Development, and the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (URSCA).
Provide research assistance at the Research Help Desk, in one-on-one research sessions, or virtually to faculty, staff and students in collaboration with other research librarians.
Provide structured research support to all students and faculty. Including but not limited to, the senior comp project process and in associated scholarly communication areas.
Plan and teach information literacy and library instruction classes in collaboration with other research librarians.
Act as a liaison between the Library, the Center for Research and Teaching Excellence, Faculty development and humanities departments.
Train and support faculty in the use of technology for digital humanities and other interdisciplinary digital projects; and promote digital scholarship through educational technologies and the research process.
Provide guidance on best practice use of educational technologies and digital course design.

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YOUR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1-3 years required and 4-7 years preferred of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor’s Degree required / Master’s Degree preferred specifically MLS or MLIS
Track record of achieving exceptional results.

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YOUR FUTURE TEAM

The Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library is home to the library collections and the Maytum Center for Student Success. It provides a hub for student success, research, and learning outside the classroom. The Library Services desk on the main floor of the Pelletier serves as the friendly face of the library.

Library Services educates and guides members of the Allegheny community on successfully locating and using resources available through the Library, including library circulation, interlibrary loan, media equipment, research support and instruction, LMS administration, and related services.

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YOUR COMPENSATION

New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. The expected minimum salary range point for this position is $51,000 annually.

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THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives.” In its 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges — and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate teaching.

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at www.allegheny.edu

posted 02/23/2024

JOB: Digital Scholarship Librarian (UC Irvine)

From the announcement:

Position overview

Salary range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. Appointment is anticipated to be at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank with a salary of $61,920 – $92,345. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See Table for Represented Librarians

Application Window

Open date: February 29, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Apr 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Apr 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Digital Scholarship Librarian

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks a creative, knowledgeable, collaborative, and user-oriented professional for the position of Digital Scholarship Librarian. As an integral part of UCI Libraries’ Digital Scholarship Services (DSS) Department, (https://www.lib.uci.edu/dss) the Digital Scholarship Librarian provides essential research support, instruction, and services that bolster robust digital research and learning across all disciplines.

Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. The UCI Libraries is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and advancing UCI’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

Scope of the Position

Reporting to the Head of Digital Scholarship Services (DSS), the Digital Scholarship Librarian is a collaborative team member within the DSS department, works closely with subject liaison librarians, and engages with faculty, students, and other researchers across campus. The librarian provides broad digital research support through appointments, workshops and tutorials, and direct collaboration with researchers. Areas in which researchers on campus currently see increasing need include statistical analysis, cultural analytics, data visualization, and digital publishing, especially within the social sciences.

The ideal candidate will contribute creative scholarly and technical expertise to the evolving strategic vision for digital scholarship at UCI Libraries and bring collaborative energy to partnerships with colleagues across the Libraries, the UCI campus, and the UC system.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in a DSS instruction and research support program that promotes the use of digital research methods, tools, and technologies for teaching, research, and scholarly publishing.
Co-coordinate the Libraries’ Digital Sandbox Service by contributing to planning, outreach, instruction, and project development.
Proactively seek out and develop opportunities for partnerships with faculty and academic units on campus, especially in the social sciences.
Actively and collaboratively participate in library committees, task forces, and project teams as appropriate.
Stay abreast of emerging, innovative digital scholarship trends, technologies, standards, and best practices (e.g., publishing models, scholarly communications, digital outputs and platforms, etc.).

Qualifications

Required:

Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of digital research tools and methodologies.
Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals.
Ability to contribute to project development and prepare supporting documentation.
Ability to support pedagogical and best practices guidelines.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member.
Commitment to user-centered library services.
Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness within the UCI Libraries and the campus.
Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion.

Preferred:

Educational background in a social sciences or related discipline.
Demonstrated experience, education or interest in one or more of the following areas: statistical analysis, cultural analytics, data visualization, digital publishing, web development.
Experience with outreach, instruction, programming, and grant writing.
Experience in an academic library setting.

The Digital Services Department

The Digital Scholarship Services (DSS) department provides infrastructure, research support, and instruction to the UCI community in support of transformative scholarly research and learning experiences. Members of the department include the Digital Scholarship Librarian, Computational Research Librarian, Data Curation Librarian, Research Librarian for Digital Humanities, Scholarly Communications Coordinator, the Digital Library Developer, and the Digital Scholarship Services Library Assistant. The department offers consultation appointment services, a range of workshops and customized instruction, including a robust online Carpentries-based programming curriculum, and collaborates closely on the development of new services, such as the Digital Sandbox Service.

The UCI Libraries

At the heart of the University of California, Irvine’s academic community, the UCI Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty, and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment is described in our Diversity Statement and Plan, https://diversity.lib.uci.edu/diversity-statement-and-plan. The UCI Libraries received the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity, https://www.insightintodiversity.com/ magazine, a leader in advancing best practices in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education.

The Libraries’ physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library (located at the UCI Medical Center in Orange, CA). These locations provide a welcoming and technology-enhanced environment valued by students as places for study, research, and collaboration. Together they contain over 3,300 public seats, over 500 public access computers, laptop computers for checkout, and a wide range of multimedia resources including 3D printers. The library collection consists of over 4.3 million volumes, 254,000 journals and serial titles, and an ever-expanding collection of electronic books, databases, and other resources. As part of the University of California system, the UCI Libraries collaborates closely with the other nine UC campus libraries and the California Digital Library (CDL). Our public website, https://www.lib.uci.edu/, is a portal to access e-resources; discover print, archival, and multi-media collections; and connect with reference and instructional services. It also includes cutting-edge digital tools and tutorials and numerous subject-specific research guides created by subject specialists.

The UCI Libraries employs approximately 140 full-time librarians, staff, and many part-time student assistants. We strongly support the professional development of librarians and staff throughout their careers.

The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), HathiTrust, Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Digital Library Federation (DLF), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), Pacific Rim Research Libraries Alliance (PRRLA), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), National Information Standards Organization (NISO), and OCLC Research Library Partnership (OCLC RLP).

University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles and located on the homelands of the Acjachemen and Tongva peoples, https://diversity.lib.uci.edu/land-acknowledgement. Founded in 1965, UCI has over 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 1,800 faculty and staff. Nearly 67% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. Over 50% of UCI’s bachelor’s degrees are awarded to first generation college students. The University is committed to serving students from all backgrounds as demonstrated by UCI’s Black Thriving Initiative, https://inclusion.uci.edu/uci-black-thriving-initiative/, and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), https://inclusion.uci.edu/msi/. The New York Times ranks UCI as the #1 college doing the most for the American Dream, and U.S. News and Report ranks UCI among the top ten public universities in the nation. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. Appointment is anticipated to be at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank with a salary of $61,920 – $92,345. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment.

See Table for Represented Librarians at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KuPgUoTK1BqIcXLTZ_3zSmLzVUA83Hev/view?usp=sharing.

Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 45% of salary.

Librarians at UCI are academic appointees. Non-managerial librarians are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This is a represented position.

As academic appointees, UCI Librarians receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.

Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by April 1, 2024, will receive first consideration.

To Apply: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should submit the information requested: cover letter; complete résumé; a statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a list of three references (names and contact information only) via UCI AP Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08192.

Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.

This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries web site at https://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries-experience with links to additional web sites featuring campus and community information.

Department: https://www.lib.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter – Please address your qualifications for this position in a cover letter.
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.– resume style preferred.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement – Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence [http://www.uci.edu/diversity/]. Please see the UCI Libraries’ Diversity Statement [https://www.lib.uci.edu/our-commitment] and Diversity Plan [https://www.lib.uci.edu/diversity-plan].
List of Reference Contacts – Names of 3 potential references including contact information and brief statement of relationship to the applicant. Do not include letters of recommendation here.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form – All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form, https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/shortcuts/sexual_misconduct_form

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08192

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB: Educational Technologies Librarian (University of Virginia)

From the posting:

The University of Virginia is seeking applications for the position of Educational Technologies Librarian. This position will join a team responsible for the creation and delivery of instructional programming that develops students’ digital literacy and maker mindsets. The successful candidate will develop and deliver media production classes and workshops; create asynchronous teaching and training materials; assess curricular needs for audio visual production; consult with students and faculty; and collaborate with fellow Library staff on the operation of and training for the 3D Printing Studio. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in teaching video and audio editing software; familiarity with video production equipment; awareness of innovations and trends within the media and education fields; and a commitment to inclusivity, innovative pedagogy, continuing professional development, collaboration, and excellent teaching.

JOB: Open Publishing Coordinator (Virginia Tech)

From the posting:

The University Libraries at Virginia Tech has a full-time Open Publishing Coordinator position available. Virginia Tech Publishing launched in 2017 and currently publishes open access books, journals, digital scholarship, and audiovisual media. Reporting to the Publishing Director, the Open Publishing Coordinator will manage book publishing projects, consult with researchers on campus, and build awareness for the program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a firm grasp of the changing landscape of academic publishing, particularly with respect to emerging digital publication initiatives within libraries and university presses. Essential to the position is the ability to work closely with faculty and students from a wide range of disciplines, who are interested in pursuing open access scholarship.

JOB: Data Science Community Lead (UC Santa Barbara)

From the posting:

Hourly range: $29.55 – $38.46/hr

The UCSB Library’s DREAM Lab seeks a Data Science Community Lead organizer to join our team of research and technology professionals. We seek a creative, dynamic, and technologically proficient individual to support and expand our Data and Software Carpentry education community on the UCSB campus.The Data Science Community Lead will be responsible for organizing staff and volunteers who are presenting various extra-curricular data science workshops, including but not limited to version control with Git, the Unix Shell, statistical scripting with R and Python, and geospatial analysis with R.

You will lead the growth of a volunteer Instructor and Helper community by performing outreach, organizing events, and mentoring new volunteers. You will ensure active participation and attendance in workshops by leading communication efforts towards Learners and other campus constituents. You will train the community to publish workshop websites and new data science curriculum materials using GitHub Pages and Markdown. Beyond Carpentries, the DREAM Lab is a campus destination for scholars to work across disciplinary boundaries on data-intensive research projects. Each individual on our team offers guidance on access to the Library’s data collections, refers out to other computational resources on campus, and supports software tools to analyze and visualize quantitative, qualitative, and spatial data.