From the posting:

The Digital Production Associate (“DPA”) contributes to digital production workflows in an active library environment within the Distinctive Collections & Digital Scholarship Division. Reporting to the Head of Digital Initiatives and Open Publishing, the DPA is responsible for the digitization of textual, photographic, and audiovisual materials associated with The Claremont Colleges Digital Library and other special projects. The DPA contributes to the success of digitization projects through effective collaboration, communication, and by skillful project management and oversight of assigned digital library operations and the special collections scan-on-demand program. Key responsibilities include contributing to the creation, use, migration, and management of digital objects and metadata; contributing to the establishment and improvement of best practices for digitization and publishing workflows, creating documentation, keeping and reporting accurate statistics, training digital production student assistants and temporary project staff; and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

• Priority Deadline: The deadline for first consideration is November 13, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; the position will remain open until filled.
• Please note that a cover letter and CV/resume are required along with the application.

From the announcement:

IUIAS seeks a Program Management Specialist to lead a Digital Research Initiative housed at the institute. Working collaboratively with the IAS Team, the position leads support services, research, and scholarly development.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Consults with center affiliates to assist in research planning and skills building for projects using a wide variety of digital methodologies and toolsets, such as quantitative text analysis, network analysis, Geographic Information System (GIS), web scraping, digital art and design, and qualitative analytic software.
• Supports affiliate research by maintaining and expanding awareness of a breadth of resources and experts at IU in various fields, as well as asynchronous tutorial materials.
• Maintains and expands the impact of the Institute’s work through relationships with IU faculty, centers, departments, and programs.
• Tracks program impact and evaluates this data to improve the reach and scope of the Initiative’s activities and ensure affiliate needs are being met.

From the job posting:

Job Summary

The Data Curation Specialist for Humanities and Social Sciences advances the mission of the Library through working with faculty, students and staff to help manage, share and preserve their research data and other content of scholarly value, with a specialized focus on Humanities and Social Sciences. This is a highly collaborative position requiring coordination and negotiation of relationships and responsibilities across the Library and the University.

You will be an important member of the Deep Blue Repository & Research Data Services (DBRRDS) team and contribute to all aspects of its work. You will help develop data management and sharing plans, consult with faculty, staff, and students on their scholarly communication needs in collaboration with librarian experts and subject specialists, provide training to librarians and researchers on managing and sharing their scholarship and research data, and help researchers share their scholarship and research data with others through the library’s Deep Blue Documents and Deep Blue Data repositories.

You will be the primary service contact for DBRRDS with Humanities and Social Sciences faculty, staff and students at U-M’s Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses. Other service activities and functions may be negotiated depending upon your knowledge, expertise, and interest.

You will report directly to the Director of Deep Blue Repository & Research Data Services under the Associate University Librarian for Publishing.

You may supervise student workers.

What You’ll Do

While partnering with colleagues at the Library, U-M Office of Research, Information Technology Services, Advanced Research Computing, as well as selected academic programs, institutes, departments, schools, and colleges across U-M campuses, you will engage in:

Consultation (20%)

• You will use your knowledge of best practices in document and data curation and its potential application in different research settings to serve as a consultant for faculty and students in Humanities and Social Sciences fields. Consultation activities will range from single meetings to address a particular need to longer-term collaborations with researchers to explore or address larger issues. This may include participating in funded research projects as a named partner, depending on the interests, expertise and capacity of the person in this position.

Education and Community Development (25%)

• You will identify and connect with faculty and students who are engaged or interested in curating data and scholarly content from Humanities and Social Sciences fields. You will offer workshops and other educational programming on introductory and specialized topics of interest to the U-M community. You will also coordinate or lead meetings, events, or projects designed to facilitate communication, connections, and engagement between faculty, staff, students, and research centers across the U-M campuses.

Development of Local Standards, Tools and Support (20%)

• Using your knowledge of best practices in curation, as well as the needs of U-M researchers, you will design, develop and implement local standards of practice for the Library and the U M community to apply in support of advancing data curation and document deposit workflows. You will serve as the main liaison to the Rackham Graduate School and coordinate its dissertation deposit workflows. You will also design technical and policy tools that are practical and easy to use to facilitate and enhance the data and scholarly content produced by the research being done at U-M. This may include pursuing external funding depending on the expertise, interest and capacity of the person in this position.

Data and Digital Curation (15%)

• You will review data sets submitted to Deep Blue Data, in conjunction with other experts as needed, to assess the condition of the data set and to make recommendations to enhance the value and accessibility of the data for others. You will communicate recommendations to the researcher to address gaps, improve the value of the data’s findability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability (FAIR), and enhance the data’s potential for reproducibility. You will serve as a data curator in the Data Curation Network (https://datacuration.network), a consortium of academic libraries offering data curation and repository services.

Service Response (10%)

• In conjunction with the other data curators, you will monitor and resolve service requests received for Deep Blue Documents and Deep Blue Data. These requests may range from supporting depositors to reaching out to authors to release their work upon request. You will also work with the developers of Deep Blue Documents to provide reports to collection administrators upon request.

Professional Development and Service (10%)

• You will pursue enrichment and professional development activities as appropriate to the position and individual interests. You will also engage and contribute to the library, disciplinary, and other relevant communities of practice.

Skills You Have

• An advanced degree (Masters or PhD level) in a relevant academic discipline or a Master’s Degree in Library Science.
• One (1) year direct experience with the information technologies and best practices prevalent in research data management, sharing, and/or curation.
• One (1) year combined experience with and/or education with at least one type of data. This could include qualitative data, observational data, experimental data, code, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting the integrity of sensitive data (including balancing openness and protection) as well as compliance with relevant regulations and adherence to professional ethics.
• Familiarity with the FAIR and CARE principles and the necessity of making research accessible for the benefit of the global community.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming environment by recognizing and incorporating differing viewpoints, backgrounds, and ideas to enrich the organization.
• Motivation to provide excellent service and to collaboratively improve workflows and processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

You May Also Have

• One (1) year combined experience and/or education with at least one type of Humanities and/or Social Sciences data. This could include qualitative data, observational data, experimental data, code, etc.
• Experience supporting researcher information needs and creating effective responses to meet those needs in a service.
• Experience working in an academic library.
• Experience working with data repositories.
• Experience working through the nuances of sensitive data, including ethical issues and compliance with journal and funding agency mandates.

(Note: desired qualifications above are not required to apply and be considered for the position).

Modes of Work

This position is expected to be hybrid. Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for a fully remote work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are made at the discretion of the hiring department, reviewed annually, and subject to change based on business needs.

Additional Information

The anticipated hire date is in January 2027.

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

Appointment is anticipated as an Associate Librarian or Senior Associate Librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The target salary ranges for this position are $69,000 to $79,000 for the Associate Librarian rank, and $79,000 to $89,000 for the Senior Associate Librarian rank.

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 sick leave days a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments’ retirement benefits are available.

For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact libraryjobs@umich.edu.

From the job posting:

Position Information

Business Title	Data Services Librarian
Applications Accepted From	University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by October 22, 2026.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:	medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number	2016526T
Job Description Summary
Department Summary	The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Data Services Librarian in the Research Services department. Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the Data Services Librarian supports Ohio University students and faculty in discovering, using, and managing data for their research. The Data Services Librarian provides leadership and expertise in research data management (RDM), data literacy concepts, and open research practices in support of Ohio University’s research mission. The Data Services Librarian builds and maintains relationships with academic departments and research centers to coordinate and scale research data services across campus. This position will provide instruction, workshops, outreach, and individualized research support for faculty, researchers, and graduate students, as well as data literacy and other fundamental support for undergraduates. The position works proactively with researchers on data-intensive projects, providing guidance on institutional and funder compliance, data quality, documentation, sharing, and long-term stewardship. The Data Services Librarian contributes to scholarly communication initiatives such as open data and reproducible research, including considerations of data quality, ethics, transparency, and governance, as well as tools related to data management. Additionally, the Data Services Librarian will provide subject-specific, non-data-related instruction, reference, and consultation services to faculty and students in assigned subject areas. The librarian will help build sustainable collections that support the University’s research and instructional needs in a team environment. The successful candidate for this position must have the ability to work independently as a motivated self-starter as well as collaboratively in a team-based environment, including effective communication skills and the ability to set goals and determine the best course of action with broad guidance from their supervisor and shared team expectations. Specifically, the Data Services Librarian will: Partner with student and faculty researchers to develop compliant data management and data sharing plans aligned with funder requirements, institutional policies, and research data best practices.   Provide instruction, workshops, outreach, and individualized research support for faculty, researchers, and graduate students, as well as data literacy and other fundamental support for undergraduates. Collaborate with campus partners to deliver consulting services related to data management, data use and reuse, reproducible research practices, and computational tools and methods. Monitor emerging trends in research data services and evaluates new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance library services. Participate in subject support for academic programs through instruction, consultation, and collection development. Serve on Libraries or University committees, task forces, and/or other groups in support of advancing the Libraries’ strategic goals. Commit to continuous improvement and professional development, including by engaging in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations, and participation in regional, national, and/or international professional bodies as part of a continuing commitment to bringing best practices and innovative services to the Libraries. Librarians are considered administrative staff at Ohio University. Provides outreach and collaboration with the University community. Ohio University is a designated Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution, ranking among the nation’s elite research institutions. The Research Services department was established within University Libraries to support and empower our researchers by collaborating throughout the scholarly life cycle in areas including data management, open access scholarship, and impact assessment and promotion, among others. About the Ohio University Libraries: The Ohio University Libraries system consists of the Alden Library, the Music and Dance Library, the Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, as well as five regional campus libraries. With a staff of more than 75 FTE, the Libraries has more than 2.7 million volumes in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $12 million. The Libraries also hosts the Ohio University Press, an award-winning publisher of books about Africa, Appalachia, Southeast Asia, and the Midwest. The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), OhioLINK, and Lyrasis, a national consortium of libraries. The Libraries Strategic Plan can be found here.
Position Profile	Provides specialized expertise in a particular function of information management. Example functions include, but are not limited to: preservation, archives, cataloging/metadata analyses, acquisitions, etc. Provides outreach and collaboration with the University community.
Level Summary	Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities	May assist in mentoring or training new employees.
Fiscal Responsibilities	No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.
Problem Solving	Handles a variety of problems with some independence.
Independence of Action	Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.
Communication and Collaboration	Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.
Physical Requirements	This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs. May be required to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications	Requires a Master’s degree accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent national or international body and 1 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience developing and delivering instruction or technical training. Experience in an academic or research library. Experience managing, curating, or preserving research data. Ability to clearly explain complex concepts to audiences from diverse disciplinary, technical, and cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of the research data lifecycle, including emerging standards and technologies; research data collection, reproducibility, research data management, and sharing of research data, including federal funder requirements; storage and preservation practices; disciplinary and institutional repositories; and persistent identifiers. Experience using at least two of the following: SPSS, Excel, Python, R, Open Refine, SAS, JMP, Stata, MATLAB, and/or SQL for collection and analysis of quantitative data.
Department	Library
Pay Rate	The target salary for this position is $52,000 to $59,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience while considering internal equity. Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)	Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator   Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more. See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance.   Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.
Pay Grade	16
Pay Range	$44,592.00-$74,196.00
FLSA Status	Exempt
Job Category	Administrative at-will appointment
Employment Type	full-time regular
Job Family	Library Services/Museum
Job Sub Family	Functional Specialist
Job Level	IC2
Job Open Date	10/01/2026
Posting End Date	10/22/2026
Planning Unit	Library
Work Schedule	Typical work expectations are Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary. Ohio University Libraries do offer hybrid and flexible work options.
Months	12 month
Campus	Athens, Ohio
Expected hours worked per week	40
Expected duration of assignment	Ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.	Beth Tragert, tragerte@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement	Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

From the posting:

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Developer and Emerging Technologies Specialist to join the Digital Humanities Center (DHC) as part of the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities (IATH). IATH is an internationally recognized humanities research unit dedicated to advancing digital scholarship at the intersection of technology and humanistic inquiry. The DHC serves as a collaborative hub within the Library for digital humanities research, teaching, and experimentation.

The Developer and Emerging Technologies Specialist designs, develops, and sustains software tools and systems that support digital humanities scholarship. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), large language models, and emerging technologies, along with a commitment to exploring and evaluating new tools and methods. This role collaborates closely with faculty, students, and library colleagues across disciplines.

Based in the DHC and embedded within IATH, this position also serves as a bridge to the Library’s AI Literacy and Action Lab, supporting experimentation with emerging technologies and innovative uses of AI in scholarship. The specialist will contribute to a dynamic digital research environment and collaborate with partners across UVA and beyond.

From the job posting:

Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Digital Stewardship Librarian. This 12 month, full time,  position is primarily on campus with some remote flexibility.

Help Kenyon’s digital collections last

Kenyon’s digital collections, from digitized treasures to born-digital records, need someone to make sure they’re findable, usable, and preserved.  As our Digital Stewardship Librarian, you’ll be that person: the expert who shapes how we describe, protect, and share our collections, and who helps the campus community get the most from them.

You’ll join the Special Collections and Archives Department, report to the Director, and work with library colleagues and partners across the college. If you’re a recent graduate with a degree in digital librarianship or something similar, this is a great place to make your mark.

What you’ll do

Keep our digital collections safe and sustainable

• Prepare digitized and born-digital materials for ingest, stabilization, and storage, following best practices and archival standards
• Serve as the primary administrator of Kenyon’s repository platform, Digital Kenyon (Digital Commons), and related preservation tools, building the processes to describe, ingest, publish, manage, migrate, and preserve our digital objects
• Be the go-to expert on preservation systems, digitization workflows, and lifecycle management, and advise on the policies that guide them

Shape our digital strategy and bring projects to life

• Grow and manage the tools and services that keep our digital collections scalable, and define requirements for the digital assets we create or acquire
• Partner with faculty and campus stakeholders on grants, research, and course-integrated projects
• Lead digital projects from plan to delivery, translating between technical and non-technical audiences so everyone knows the goals, timelines, and deliverables
• Teach and consult: train faculty, students, and staff, and help them put digital tools to work
• Explore new preservation and institutional repository platforms with your colleagues, and migrate content between systems when the time comes

Connect with students and faculty

• Serve as liaison to academic programs, potentially in data, computing, and math connected disciplines
• Teach in courses, hold research consultations, and develop discipline-specific resources
• Work with faculty and students on information, digital, and AI literacy

Grow with the profession

• Represent Kenyon in the OhioLINK and The Five Colleges of Ohio consortia
• Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to keep learning
• Track usage of digital resources, share best practices with colleagues, and recommend purchases to library leadership

What you bring

Required

• An ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or equivalent, completed by June 2027, or a related degree plus library experience
• Education or experience in digital collections, digitization, born-digital archives, digital preservation, metadata, or related work in a library, archive, museum, cultural heritage organization, or similar setting

We’ll be especially excited about

• Hands-on experience with digital collections or repositories, especially using Digital Commons
• Knowledge of current metadata schemes and standards
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including clear documentation processes
• Familiarity with trends in digital libraries, digitization standards, preservation, and rights management
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team
• A knack for learning new technologies quickly and teaching them to others, whatever their technical background

How to apply

Interested in joining us? Apply through the Kenyon employment system with a cover letter, resume, and references. In your letter, we’d love to hear what draws you to this role, how your experience fits, and how you’d contribute to Kenyon’s mission, along with your perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Applications are due by November 9, 2026.

$58,000–$64,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

About Kenyon

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at twenty-three other of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College’s policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives. 

From the announcement:

The Director of the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship provides leadership, direction, and establishes priorities for all programs, services, and spaces associated with the Digital Scholarship department and the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship. This includes responsibility for scholarly communication and open scholarship, text and data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), research data management, and artificial intelligence services. The Director establishes priorities, operations, and services and implements assessment strategies to enable evidence-based planning and decision-making. They work collaboratively with all library areas and play a leadership role in library-wide planning and decision making as a member of the KSL Leadership Team.

From the posting:

Reed College seeks a collaborative, student-oriented librarian to provide leadership with digital scholarship, data-intensive research, and quantitative-focused liaison areas. In this position, you will oversee the electronic thesis submission process, participate in digital collections support, and collaborate on digital scholarship initiatives. You will work closely with students, faculty, and library staff across disciplines, leading support for data-driven research, data-intensive coursework, and finding and using data sets. The Digital Scholarship librarian is a research and instruction librarian, serving as subject liaison to departments focused on the use of data and quantitative analysis. One of 6 liaison librarians in the highly collaborative Research Services department, you’ll work on an intensely student-focused team responsible for academic support, instruction, and outreach. This position reports to the Director of Research Services.

From the announcement:

Director of Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies
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Description
Columbia University Libraries seeks a dynamic and engaged leader to serve as the Director of Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies (DLST). The Director of DLST leads development of strategic vision, prioritization and assessment of system-wide Libraries digital library, scholarly technology services, and online web presence. The Director of DLST leads a creative and innovative team that advances development and implementation of digital library and scholarly technology systems for Columbia affiliates and the global scholarly community, in support of the University mission to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and convey the products of its efforts to the world.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Technology and Preservation, the Director of DLST is a critical member of the Technology and Preservation leadership team and the Libraries’ Leadership Council.

Responsibilities

Works closely with Collections divisions to advance Digital Collections programs and services, provides leadership, vision and innovative approaches to enhance and integrate Libraries’ digital technologies and tools in support of faculty and student teaching, learning and research, and oversees development and management of digitization, preservation, born-digital and archival technologies and processes to support growth and sustainability of digital collections and archival collections.
Works closely with library and campus partners to deliver programs and services in support of research and scholarship, including the Academic Commons institutional repository, journal publishing, faculty-driven projects, research data and research services. Coordinates and participates in planning for new and enhanced technology and AI-based scholarly communications solutions and services.
Partners with Digital Project Management, Library Information Technology, Preservation, Digital Scholarship, special collections units, other parts of the Libraries and other campus technology organizations as appropriate. Serves on Leadership Council, library committees and project teams within the Libraries, with other Columbia entities, and with other institutions as needed to further the programmatic and strategic goals of the Libraries.

Pursues external funding, including grants, foundation and donor-based support, to develop and/or enhance digital libraries and scholarly technologies that advance teaching, learning and research.

Communicates broadly with Libraries’ staff about the division’s systems, services and accomplishments. Advocates for digital library and scholarly technologies at Columbia and beyond. Represents the Libraries on campus, regional and national discussions of digital library and scholarly system development, contributing to national efforts, standards and practices.

Qualifications
MLS or other advanced degree in a related field and experience in libraries, museums, archives, publishing, or other cultural heritage institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of library digital technology systems and services

Demonstrated knowledge of digital library standards, practices and technologies

Demonstrated ability to plan and implement new end-user systems

Demonstrated experience in staff management and development

Significant technology implementation management experience

Significant project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

 

An advanced degree relevant to research and scholarship

Experience with project and program planning and development

Technology-related grant writing

Experience with development RFPs and contracts for outsourced services

Application Instructions
For serious consideration, please apply online with your current CV and a letter of interest at: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

College / School / Unit
Columbia University in the City of New York
Department
University Libraries
Location
Morningside
Salary Range
$160,000 – $175,000
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Apply By
Open until filled

From the announcement:

South Dakota State University
Working Title Digital Initiatives Coordinator
Posting Number NFE03197P
Department SDSU-Library
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text
The Digital Initiatives Coordinator plays a key role in expanding access to unique materials in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections. This role oversees digitization projects and digital preservation activities and supports records management initiatives. The coordinator will also have opportunities to explore emerging practices that enhance discovery, preservation, and use of digital collections. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

As part of the Hilton M. Briggs Library, the SDSU Archives and Special Collections preserves and provides access to more than 11,000 linear feet of archival collections and rare books that document the history, culture, and life of the university and region. Through its collections and services, the archives fosters research, learning, and connections with the university and broader community.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Digital Initiatives Coordinator provides leadership for the development, growth, preservation, and security of the Hilton M. Briggs Library digital collections and records management to support the South Dakota State University community, scholars, and researchers. The coordinator also provides reference services for Archives and Special Collections.

BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree completed by date of application;
At least one year of related experience working in archives or other cultural heritage settings;
Knowledge of current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital library initiatives, archives, and special collections;
Knowledge of current metadata schemas and standards, such as Dublin Core, and digital content management systems;
Knowledge of current digital preservation practices, workflows, and tools;
Experience with digital file management in multiple formats;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
Previous customer service experience; and
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, climb ladders, reach overhead, bend, push fully-loaded carts of books and boxes weighing over 100 pounds, and work in an environment with dust and mold.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science with a concentration in archival studies;
Academic library employment;
Supervision experience;
Experience processing archival collections following archival standards and best practices;
Experience with the creation and management of digitization and metadata projects following best practices and standards;
Experience with archival management systems, such as Access to Memory, ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, and Omeka;
Experience coding in XML, Python, or other scripting languages;
Experience with website management systems;
Experience with audiovisual analog-to-digital conversion; and
Experience with digital archives management and preservation.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date 09/11/2026
Closing Date 10/02/2026
Open Until Filled No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary The salary range for the Digital Initiatives Coordinator is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $47,000.
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
Typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. although some evenings and weekends may arise. Some travel may also be assigned.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status No
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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From the announcement:

This position serves as a Senior Digital Collections Specialist located in the Digital Collections Management and Services Division, Digital Services Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services at the Library of Congress.

As a Senior Digital Collections Specialist, you will:

• Coordinate, determine, and manage projects for digital collections.
• Serve as a technical expert in the planning, development, management, and execution of digital collections workflow/lifecycle management projects.
• Plan, test, and execute projects that involve acquiring, describing, storing, and providing access to digital content for which the section has custodial responsibility.
• Use knowledge of digital libraries and technical solutions, provide expert analysis and advice and develop solutions to address issues and problems associated with digital collections lifecycle management.
• Provide advice to staff in stakeholder and curatorial units and training to more junior members of the section.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 349876.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of library digital content management principles and practices.**

Ability to perform project development and management duties.**

Ability to research and analyze technical issues.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.