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City of Waco

Librarian

Waco, TX · On-site

$23.53 - $34.75/hr

... initiatives, including partnerships with schools, community groups, and special events. Manages library collections across print, media, and digital formats by evaluating, selecting, and weeding ...

METRO | 599

Museum Systems & Data Librarian

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

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Doane University

Digital Resource Librarian

Crete, NE · On-site

$53K - $58K/yr

Position Details Position Information Position Title Digital Resource Librarian Job Type ... Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services and technology initiatives.

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for digital initiatives librarian in the United States is $67,806.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $85,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Digital Initiatives Librarians are professionals in libraries who manage and develop digital projects, resources, and services. They often oversee digitization efforts, digital collections, and the implementation of new technologies to enhance access to information. Their responsibilities may include project management, collaboration with faculty and staff, digital preservation, and supporting open access initiatives. They play a key role in ensuring that digital resources are organized, accessible, and preserved for future use.

How does a digital initiatives librarian typically collaborate with other library departments and external partners?

Digital Initiatives Librarians frequently work cross-functionally, coordinating with departments like archives, IT, and public services to plan and implement digital projects such as digitization, digital preservation, and online collections. They may also partner with faculty, researchers, or community organizations to support digital scholarship and enhance access to resources. This collaboration often involves project management, training, and communication to ensure that digital initiatives align with institutional goals and user needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a digital initiatives librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Digital Initiatives Librarian, you need a strong background in library science, digital curation, and metadata standards, often supported by an MLS/MLIS degree. Familiarity with content management systems, digital repositories (like DSpace or CONTENTdm), and digitization tools is typically required. Strong project management, collaboration, and communication skills help drive innovation and teamwork in digital projects. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the effective preservation, accessibility, and advancement of digital collections within the library environment.
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DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP LIBRARIAN

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develops digital initiatives and research data management projects that support scholarly communication at UTRGV.

  • Provides guidance and instruction to students, faculty, and staff in using digital repositories, open data initiatives, digital exhibits, and scholarly impact tools.

  • Monitors, evaluates, and improves digital reformatting workflows, manages digital reformatting processes, and maintains related resources.

University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley rating

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SRGV9091
Working Title
DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP LIBRARIAN
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
University Library
FTE
1
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
Leads the development of digital initiatives and research data management projects that support scholarly communication at UTRGV and explores new opportunities for the library's support of faculty research.
Description of Duties
  • Responsible for the development of digital initiatives and research data management projects that support scholarly communication at UTRGV.
  • Provides guidance to students, faculty, and staff in working with digital repositories, open data initiatives, digital exhibits, and scholarly impact tools.
  • Provides education and support for the use of tools specific to the curation, description, indexing, and accessibility of digital scholarship.
  • Provides outreach and instruction to students, faculty, and staff in the use of digital technologies to advance scholarship.
  • Monitors, evaluates and improves digital reformatting workflow, procedures and best practice design and documentation.
  • Manages, tracks and reports on digital reformatting processes. Assigns work based on allocated resources, deadlines and special requests.
  • Explores future initiatives related to digital scholarship such as digital humanities, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and protocol sharing.
  • Assists with collection development for assigned selected areas.
  • Maintains public-facing resources related to digital initiatives via the library website.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from American Library Association (ALA) accredited library school.
Preferred Education
Masters of Library & Information Sciences (MLIS) or related fields with research emphasis (Math, Sciences, Data, GIS).
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Required Experience
Experience working with Excel and spreadsheets. Experience with presentation software.
Preferred Experience
Experience with data curation, GIS, and metadata. Experience with current technologies and standards used in institutional repository systems and data systems such as bepress, Dataverse, Dryad, or Zenodo.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Must have customer service skills. Successful organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral skills, including presentation and/or teaching skills. Ability to work with faculty and researchers.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
08/07/2026
Grant Funded Position
No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52127

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