Digital Initiatives Librarian: Web & Learning Tools

Johnson C Smith University Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC seeks a Digital Initiatives and Resources Librarian to lead digital projects, manage online resources, and enhance discovery of the library’s digital content.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and archives to improve undergraduate research and career readiness. The candidate will oversee metadata creation, library technology funding, and security policies, while coordinating virtual and in-person service delivery within a growing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program or equivalent.
• Experience managing websites and digital content, and with data protection and security.
• Interest in and aptitude for learning new technologies, best practices, and emerging library trends in digital initiatives.
• Aptitude with using library databases, software, and resources in a physical and remote setting.
• Self-motivation, project management skills, and the ability to multi-task with various deadlines.
• Strong commitment to user-centered library service and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with remote learning tools like Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.
• Experience with social media, marketing and promotion, and library outreach.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and flexibility to work independently or in a team setting in many different library and university roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage, innovate, assess, and troubleshoot library websites including the main site and Digital Smith, as well as the proxy server for off-campus library resources.
• Monitor digital library content for data protection and develop, evaluate, and implement digital usage and security policies and standards for the library.
• Manage, analyze, and curate library’s electronic databases, e-books, and e-journals collections.
• Spearhead library management of and innovations for off-campus and virtual instruction and provision of library resources.
• Participate in project planning for digital projects and initiatives.
• Manage library’s social media, blogs, shared accounts and drives, and the marketing and promotion of library events and resources.
• Assist in the design and creation of learning modules and online instruction for library resources.
• Contribute to the production and management of descriptive metadata for physical and born-digital collections.
• Propose budgets and explore grant opportunities for funding and innovating library technology, data protection, and software.
• Work closely with the University Archivist on the management of digital collections and repositories.
• Work closely with Collection Development Librarian on managing OCLC and other library management software.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff members on digital collections, projects, and special initiatives.
• Work with library staff and IT department to develop and evaluate new digital tools for teaching and learning and assisting users in their application.
• Network, collaborate and actively participate in local, regional, and national organizations focusing on resource management, digital initiatives, and technology.
• Serve on committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate

Skills

Website management

Data protection

Digital initiatives

Social media

Communication

Project management

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Tools

OCLC

ContentDM

Primo

Islandora

Job description

Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC seeks a Digital Initiatives and Resources Librarian to lead digital projects, manage online resources, and enhance discovery of the library’s digital content.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and archives to improve undergraduate research and career readiness. The candidate will oversee metadata creation, library technology funding, and security policies, while coordinating virtual and in-person service delivery within a growing