Open Access & Digital Initiatives Librarian

Code4lib; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib is seeking a Scholarly Communications and Digital Initiatives Librarian to lead their digital projects at Bridgewater State University. This role involves collaboration with university partners to promote digital and scholarly initiatives while enhancing the library's services.

The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree in library or information science and experience in digital librarianship. Responsibilities will include managing the institutional repository and supporting open educational resources that align with equity goals. Join a dynamic environment dedicated to serving a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Experience in an academic, large public, and/or special library, or in digital librarianship.
• Experience with institutional repositories or other digital asset management systems.
• Evidence of ability to engage in professional activities and disciplinary scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with university departments to integrate digital and scholarly projects.
• Oversee the institutional repository and liaise with vendors.
• Promote the digital repository to campus stakeholders.
• Support OER initiatives aligned with racial equity goals.

Skills

Experience in digital librarianship

Familiarity with various metadata schema

Ability to collaborate across diverse teams

Knowledge of open educational resources (OER)

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Tools

Digital Commons and repository platforms

Digital asset management systems

Job description

Code4lib is seeking a Scholarly Communications and Digital Initiatives Librarian to lead their digital projects at Bridgewater State University. This role involves collaboration with university partners to promote digital and scholarly initiatives while enhancing the library's services.

The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree in library or information science and experience in digital librarianship. Responsibilities will include managing the institutional repository and supporting open educational resources that align with equity goals. Join a dynamic environment dedicated to serving a diverse community.