Digital Scholarship Librarian: Data-Driven Research

Digital Library Federation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

22 days paid vacation

Educational assistance

403(b) retirement with 10%

Job summary

Reed College seeks a collaborative, student-oriented Digital Scholarship librarian to lead data-driven research initiatives and data-intensive coursework across disciplines. You will oversee the electronic thesis submission process, support digital collections, and collaborate with faculty and students as a subject liaison in quantitative analysis.

As one of six liaison librarians in Research Services, you will teach information literacy, promote open data practices, and help build

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS or equivalent required; minimum of 2 years professional library experience.
• Experience with digital initiatives or data management.
• Experience teaching information literacy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison to data-focused departments, building collaborative relationships with faculty and students.
• Provide leadership for data-driven research and data-intensive coursework.
• Guide data management planning, data literacy, and ethical use of data.
• Oversee electronic thesis submission workflows and related documentation.
• Develop digital initiatives in scholarly communication, repositories, and open educational resources.
• Advise on responsible AI use and information literacy.
• Develop and manage collections to support research and teaching.
• Collaborate on outreach programs and online research guides.

Skills

Data literacy

Instruction & teaching

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

MLS/MLIS or advanced degree

Job description

Reed College seeks a collaborative, student-oriented Digital Scholarship librarian to lead data-driven research initiatives and data-intensive coursework across disciplines. You will oversee the electronic thesis submission process, support digital collections, and collaborate with faculty and students as a subject liaison in quantitative analysis.

As one of six liaison librarians in Research Services, you will teach information literacy, promote open data practices, and help build