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Rishabh RPO

Library Project Specialist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

Library Specialist Location: San Francisco, CA ( Hybrid at San Francisco, twice per week ... Archive and Special Collections Projects Support digitization projects for historical technical ...

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Metadata Librarian

Rockville, MD · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

... Contractor Project Manager, and library staff across the Resources, Access & Data, Outreach ... Prepare digital publications, image files, and associated metadata for ingest into digital ...

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How much do digital projects librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for digital projects 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.

What is a digital projects librarian?

Digital Projects Librarians are information professionals who manage, develop, and oversee digital initiatives within libraries, such as digitization projects, digital collections, and online exhibits. They collaborate with other librarians, IT staff, and sometimes faculty to ensure that digital materials are accessible, well-organized, and preserved for long-term use. Their responsibilities often include project management, metadata creation, digital preservation, and user outreach. Digital Projects Librarians play a key role in making library resources available to a wider online audience and advancing the library's digital strategy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a digital projects librarian?

To thrive as a Digital Projects Librarian, you need expertise in library science, digital content management, metadata standards, and a master's degree in library or information science. Familiarity with digital repository platforms (like CONTENTdm or DSpace), digitization tools, and experience with metadata schemas such as Dublin Core or MARC are typically required. Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills help coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure the successful creation, organization, and accessibility of digital collections that support research and institutional goals.

What are some common challenges faced by digital projects librarians when managing large-scale digitization initiatives?

Digital Projects Librarians often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multiple stakeholders, ensuring consistent metadata standards, and managing tight project timelines. Maintaining data quality while handling large volumes of digital assets requires efficient workflows and attention to detail. Additionally, adapting to evolving technologies and digital preservation best practices is essential to ensure long-term accessibility and sustainability of digital collections.
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Infographic showing various Digital Projects Librarian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,806 per year, or $32.6 per hour.

BYU Library - Nursing and Life Sciences Librarian, FT Faculty CFS Professional

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

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Job Title:
BYU Library - Nursing and Life Sciences Librarian, FT Faculty CFS Professional
Posting End Date: 22 September 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, 21 September 2026 @ 11:59 PM (MST)
Position Start Date: 1 March 2027
Required Degree:
MLS from an ALA-accredited program with an undergraduate degree, minor, or emphasis in the health sciences, life sciences, nursing, or a related field;
OR
Master's or doctoral degree in the health sciences, life sciences, nursing, or a related field (candidates hired without an MLS must complete an ALA-accredited MLS within 44 months of hire).
Experience:
Additional advanced degree and/or experience with the health sciences, life sciences, nursing, or a related field in an academic environment preferred.
Duties/Expectations:
Mentoring:
All library faculty are expected to contribute significantly to an education that is spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, and character building and that leads to lifelong learning and service by mentoring students. This will take place through integration with citizenship and/or professional assignment.
Citizenship (5-10%):
All library faculty are expected to:
  • Support and further the mission of the university and the Aims of a BYU Education.
  • Adhere to the university's Church Educational System Honor Code and observe university policies.
  • Exhibit honor, integrity, collegiality, civility, respect, and concern for others.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to creating an atmosphere of unity and belonging at the university.
  • Attend department, division, and library meetings, and annual commencement.
  • Attend and encourage students to attend devotionals and forums.
  • Participate in the intellectual life of the department, library, and university.
  • Participate in citizenship (e.g., committee service), leadership (e.g., administrative service), and governance (e.g., participation in hiring and rank and status processes) activities within the department, library, and university.
  • Serve the profession, including holding offices and committee assignments in professional associations, organizing professional conferences and panels, editing journals or newsletters, serving on editorial boards, reviewing grant proposals, or serving as scholarly referees.

Professional Duties (70-75%)
Collection Development/Collection Management.
  • Develop and revise collection policy statements in assigned subjects.
  • Develop and manage print, electronic, and media collections in accordance with established policies and procedures in assigned subjects.
  • Evaluate collections regularly by conducting specific assessments with the purpose of identifying areas to improve or develop in support of faculty teaching and research.
  • Work with teaching faculty in assessing collections to support university curriculum.
  • Establish, maintain, and update standing order and approval profiles with vendors.
  • Monitor physical condition of general collections, making conservation and preservation decisions as needed.
  • Keep students, teaching faculty, and library colleagues informed about new acquisitions.
  • Manage gift acquisitions for general collections in assigned subject areas.
  • Coordinate purchase of appropriate reference sources for the collection.

Faculty Liaison/Promotion.
  • Meet and communicate regularly with the chair and teaching faculty in assigned academic departments.
  • Meet all new faculty in assigned departments each year.
  • Coordinate with other librarians and curators regarding related/joint liaison assignments.

Instruction/Information Literacy.
  • Analyze curriculum of assigned departments and identify and target critical courses (e.g., capstone courses, and other courses with a research component) for library instruction.
  • Develop and promote instructional programs for undergraduates, graduates, and teaching faculty.
  • Teach library instruction classes.
  • Provide individual library instruction in office.
  • Use assessment methods to evaluate student learning and improve instruction.
  • Promote faculty and student understanding of contemporary scholarly communication issues and practices.
  • Market library resources and services in the assigned subject area.
  • Teach courses in academic departments as requested and as appropriate.

Reference/Research Support.
  • Hold regular office hours for student and faculty consultations.
  • Answer phone, email, and other electronic inquiries from students, faculty, and the public.
  • Provide relevant online and print subject guides for faculty and students.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of help desk policy and procedure and train Science & Engineering Reference staff and student employees in specific tools and strategies in assigned subject areas.
  • Employ emerging technologies as appropriate.

Technology/Digital Projects.
  • Promote and coordinate projects to digitize collections as appropriate.

Professional Development (5-10%)
  • Stay abreast of issues, trends, and scholarship in academic librarianship, higher education, scholarly communication, and in assigned subject areas.

Scholarship (10-15%)
Demonstrate consistent production of high-quality scholarship products that
  • Are a natural outgrowth of performance in the professional assignment.
  • Serve to strengthen the librarian's expertise in library science and/or fields appropriate to subject assignments
  • Involve students where possible.

Statement on Belonging
We are united by our common primary identity as children of God (Acts 17:29; Psalm 82:6) and our commitment to the truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ (BYU Mission Statement). We strive to create a community of belonging composed of students, faculty, and staff whose hearts are knit together in love (Mosiah 18:21) where:
  • All relationships reflect devout love of God and a loving, genuine concern for the welfare of our neighbor (BYU Mission Statement);
  • We value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the community and the richness and strength they bring to our community (1 Corinthians 12:12-27);
  • Our interactions create and support an environment of belonging (Ephesians 2:19); and
  • The full realization of each student's divine potential is our central focus (BYU Mission Statement).

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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