Digital Scholarship Studio Lead

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a Digital Scholarship Data Librarian to lead the Digital Scholarship Studio, pilot workshops, and collaborate with faculty to integrate digital scholarship tools in research and teaching.

The role covers data management best practices, advising on publishing options, and coordinating with stakeholders across the university. Requires MS/MLS and 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• MS/MLS from an ALA-Accredited institution.
• 2 years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Consults with researchers on digital scholarship projects, including guidance on best practices, workflows, scope, relevant methodologies and technologies.
• Assists scholars in managing research outputs, including organization and long-term preservation strategies.
• Advises researchers on options for publishing digital scholarship outputs in online repositories, open access journals, or other appropriate platforms.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate digital scholarship initiatives.
• Develops, teaches, and assesses workshops and programming in support of digital scholarship.
• Staffs the digital scholarship service point.
• Stays current on emerging trends in digital scholarship methodologies, technologies, and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data cleaning

Data analysis

Data visualization

R

Python

Teaching

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Adaptability

Education

MS/MLS from ALA-Accredited Institution

Job description

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a Digital Scholarship Data Librarian to lead the Digital Scholarship Studio, pilot workshops, and collaborate with faculty to integrate digital scholarship tools in research and teaching.

The role covers data management best practices, advising on publishing options, and coordinating with stakeholders across the university. Requires MS/MLS and 2 years of related experience.