Digital Scholarship Librarian II

Iowa State University Library; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University Library seeks a Digital Scholarship Librarian II to lead and develop digital scholarship initiatives, focusing on AI literacy, web technologies, and data-informed research methods.

The role collaborates with stakeholders to create sustainable digital projects, improve infrastructure, and expand open access efforts in repositories and digital collections.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 2 years of related experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with AI literacy, web technologies, and digital scholarship methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support digital scholarship projects involving static web technology, web-based storytelling, digital collections, open access research, and open educational resources.
• Enhance the Digital Scholarship and Initiatives department's digital infrastructure to improve the discoverability, accessibility, and sustainability of its digital projects and platforms.
• Support and expand open access initiatives by enhancing the discoverability and reach of research outputs and archival material in the institutional repository and digital collections.
• Provide instruction and outreach in areas such as AI literacy, web technologies, and computational and data-informed research methods.
• Contribute to external partnerships and initiatives that strengthen the library's role in research and teaching.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

AI literacy

Web technologies

Open-source technologies

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The Iowa State University Library is seeking applications for a Digital Scholarship Librarian II. Housed in the Digital Scholarship and Initiatives department, this position provides leadership and expertise in digital scholarship, supporting the creation, discovery, access, and sustainable stewardship of research outputs in an evolving technological landscape.

The role applies expertise in web and open-source technologies, data, and emerging technologies such as AI to develop digital scholarship projects and strengthen digital research methods in support of student learning and faculty research.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills, a commitment to user-centered approaches to technology, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Example of Duties:

• Develop and support digital scholarship projects involving static web technology, web-based storytelling, digital collections, open access research, and open educational resources.
• Enhance the Digital Scholarship and Initiatives department's digital infrastructure to improve the discoverability, accessibility, and sustainability of its digital projects and platforms.
• Support and expand open access initiatives by enhancing the discoverability and reach of research outputs and archival material in the institutional repository and digital collections.
• Provide instruction and outreach in areas such as AI literacy, web technologies, and computational and data-informed research methods.
• Contribute to external partnerships and initiatives that strengthen the library's role in research and teaching.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 2 years of related experience