Digital Scholarship Studio Lead & 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

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