Open Data & Repository Librarian — Lead Open Scholarship

Code4lib; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in College Park is seeking an Open Data and Repository Services Librarian to provide leadership on open access initiatives and repository operations. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Library Science and relevant experience in scholarly publishing and community outreach. This role involves collaborating with faculty and students to foster ethical open data practices and effective use of the digital repository.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of open research infrastructure and scholarly publishing.
• Demonstrated ability to engage the community in outreach efforts.
• Experience with educational resources related to research data.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on open access and data policies.
• Oversee daily operations of the Digital Repository.
• Participate in community discussions on ethical data production.

Skills

Knowledge of trends in higher education

Experience with metadata schemas and standards

Ability to manage digital projects

Experience with marketing and outreach

Education

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science

Tools

DSpace

Drupal

Job description

An academic institution in College Park is seeking an Open Data and Repository Services Librarian to provide leadership on open access initiatives and repository operations. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Library Science and relevant experience in scholarly publishing and community outreach. This role involves collaborating with faculty and students to foster ethical open data practices and effective use of the digital repository.