Digital Scholarship Data Librarian

Code4lib; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 59,900 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a Digital Scholarship Data Librarian to support faculty and students in digital scholarship tools and applications. The role manages the Digital Scholarship Studio, pilots workshops, and collaborates with faculty to integrate digital scholarship technologies into research and teaching.

The position also provides expertise on data management practices to support the research lifecycle and grant requirements, working with university stakeholders to advance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital scholarship tools, methods, and trends.
• Knowledge of project management and workflow coordination.
• Skill in teaching complex technologies and tools.
• Skill in managing complex projects and events with multiple stakeholders.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Digital Scholarship Studio, including scheduling coverage and working with DS staff to develop and promote events and programming.
• Monitor the Digital Projects network drive.
• Develop, run, and assess programming and consultation services related to data management, including tools and best practices.
• Work with stakeholders across the university in support of faculty research.
• Consult with researchers on digital scholarship projects, providing guidance on best practices, workflows, scope, relevant methodologies, and technologies.
• Assist scholars in managing research outputs, including organization and long‑term preservation strategies.
• Advise researchers on options for publishing digital scholarship outputs in online repositories, open‑access journals, or other appropriate platforms.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate digital scholarship initiatives.
• Develop, teach, and assess workshops and programming in support of digital scholarship.
• Staff the digital scholarship service point.
• Stay current on emerging trends in digital scholarship methodologies, technologies, and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Digital scholarship tools

Project management

Workflow coordination

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

MS/MLS from an ALA‑Accredited Institution

Master’s degree in a related field

2+ years related experience

Job description

Digital Scholarship Data Librarian

Reporting to the Metadata and Digital Scholarship Services Manager, the Digital Scholarship Data Librarian works with Digital Scholarship staff and student employees to help faculty and students build competencies in digital scholarship tools and applications. The position manages the new Digital Scholarship Studio, pilots workshops and programming, and actively engages with faculty to integrate digital scholarship technologies into their research and teaching. The Data Librarian also provides expertise on best practices for data management to support the research lifecycle and meet grant and external funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Digital Scholarship Studio, including scheduling coverage and working with DS staff to develop and promote events and programming.
• Monitor the Digital Projects network drive.
• Develop, run, and assess programming and consultation services related to data management, including tools and best practices.
• Work with stakeholders across the university in support of faculty research (e.g., Sponsored Research and Research Computing).
• Consult with researchers on digital scholarship projects, providing guidance on best practices, workflows, scope, relevant methodologies, and technologies.
• Assist scholars in managing research outputs, including organization and long‑term preservation strategies.
• Advise researchers on options for publishing digital scholarship outputs in online repositories, open‑access journals, or other appropriate platforms.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate digital scholarship initiatives.
• Develop, teach, and assess workshops and programming in support of digital scholarship.
• Staff the digital scholarship service point.
• Stay current on emerging trends in digital scholarship methodologies, technologies, and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital scholarship tools, methods, and trends.
• Knowledge of project management and workflow coordination.
• Skill in teaching complex technologies and tools.
• Skill in managing complex projects and events with multiple stakeholders.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing technical environment.
• MS/MLS from an ALA‑Accredited Institution or a master’s degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Details

Work Location: On Campus

FLSA Category: Exempt

Compensation: $59,900 to $70,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.