Repository Services Librarian

UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is seeking a Repository Services Librarian to manage repository systems and enhance their usability. This role requires a service-oriented individual with a Master’s in Library Science and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field required.
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Institutional Repositories and digital content services.

Responsibilities

• Manage repository platforms and enhance usability.
• Collaborate with colleagues for metadata and content selection.
• Monitor repository performance and improve user experience.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work collegially

Project management

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science

Master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Invenio

Digital Asset Management systems

Job description

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2368P Working Title Repository Services Librarian Department Libraries-Digital Library About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About The College/Unit/Department

The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia’s mission by providing the best possible access to recorded knowledge, actively contributing to the success of students and faculty through teaching and research services provided in physical and virtual environments, exemplifying the University’s strategic priority to serve the people of Georgia and beyond, and upholding the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. A member of the Association of Research Libraries with 75 faculty librarians and archivists, 150 staff and nearly 200 student workers, the UGA Libraries receive more than three million visits per year on average and provide services at nine locations across the Athens campus, among them the Main Library, Miller Learning Center, McBay Science Library, Special Collections Libraries and Music, Art and Education branch libraries. The UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia’s history, politics, and public policy, and preserves one of the foremost media collections in public broadcasting. The UGA Libraries provide IT support for Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), Georgia’s statewide virtual library initiative, and is home to the UGA Press and Georgia Review literary journal. Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.

Athens is a vibrant college town filled with creative energy. The city is located along the North Oconee River in Clarke County, in northeast Georgia just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only a few hours’ drive from the Atlantic coast. In 1801 it was chosen as the site of Georgia’s first state college and named Athens after the city in Greece.

Nicknamed the Classic City, Athens is best known for great music, a happening food scene, and of course the Georgia Bulldogs, winners of the 2021 and 2022 College Football National Championships. In the spring, the city’s Twilight Criterium, one of the country’s largest cycling events, attracts both cyclists and spectators. Athfest, a local music festival held on outdoor stages and in venues around town takes place each summer, and the Hot Corner Festival celebrates the African American business community and culture each June. On autumn Saturdays the town swells as football fans flock to cheer on the University of Georgia Bulldogs. In recent years the town is becoming known around the Southeast for its great breweries like Creature Comforts and Terrapin. Filled with historic architecture and home to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens is a unique blend of traditional heritage and trend-setting southern culture.

In 1990, the city of Athens and Clarke County combined to form a unified government. Home to more than 100,000 residents, the top three employers include the University of Georgia, Piedmont Regional Healthcare System, and the Athens-Clarke County School District. With more than 12,000 enrolled students, the Athens-Clarke County School District is proud to serve a diverse population across 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, as well as an early learning center and community career academy.

College/Unit/Department website libs.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary $60,000-$70,000 Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 05/13/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Candidates should submit their materials by June 16 2025, however, the position will remain open until filled.

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Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Librarian AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science or relevant terminal degree, or a master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work.

Position Summary

The University of Georgia Libraries seeks an innovative, service-oriented individual for the position of Repository Services Librarian. This faculty Librarian position reports to the Systems and Discovery Librarian in Discovery and Digital Services. Their role will be to serve as product owner and manager of several repository systems at the Libraries, working with colleagues to enhance the usability, interoperability and sustainability of those systems. They will participate in professional activity and serve on library, university, and statewide committees and initiatives. This role will require close collaboration with colleagues at the Libraries and beyond.

Additional Requirements

Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian/Archivist I, II, III, or IV.

• To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist II, candidates must have 2 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in librarianship/information science, or 2 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field or 2 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work as well as Academy of Certified Archivist certification.
• To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist III, candidates must have 5 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in librarianship/information science, or 5 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field, or 5 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work as well as Academy of Certified Archivist certification
• To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist IV, candidates must have 10 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in librarianship/information science, or 10 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field, or 10 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work as well as Academy of Certified Archivist certification
  
  

For more information about the requirements for the Librarian and Archivist ranks, please see the Guidelines for Librarian/Archivist Faculty Rank and Promotion: https://www.libs.uga.edu/sites/default/files/admin/Guidelines.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity with Institutional Repositories (such as Esploro, DSpace, or Invenio), archives information management and discovery applications (preferably ArchivesSpace and ArcLight), and/or Digital Asset Management systems (DAMS) in a professional setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to a general audience and to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Familiarity with content standards (DACS), metadata standards (Dublin Core), and format specifications (EAD, MARC) used in Libraries/Archives and their related repositories.
• Familiarity with scholars’ needs and use of archival digital content and services.
• Familiarity with project management and/or implementation of new technologies.
• Familiarity with open-source products.
• Familiarity with Blacklight based products and/or Samvera components as well as working with their underlying technologies (IIIF, Rails, etc.).
• Ability to work collegially in a complex and changing environment.
• Ability to embrace change, think creatively and work independently.
• Familiarity with academic libraries or archives.
  
  

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the product owner/manager of several Libraries repository platforms, including the Libraries’ archives information management and discovery applications (ArchivesSpace and ArcLight), Institutional Repository (Invenio hosted by TIND), and journal publishing platform (Open Journals System).
• Serve as the primary liaison with Libraries colleagues outside of Discovery and Digital Services for matters regarding repository use, including troubleshooting, reporting, and general maintenance.
• Work with colleagues across the Libraries to help implement metadata and content selection policies including training Libraries’ staff to work within the systems and auditing content as needed.
• Monitor repository platforms’ performance and assist with documenting and refining workflows.
• Assist with managing the repository product lifecycle, including investigating and recommending new platforms.
• Collect statistics that measure usage.
• Work with User Experience Librarian and Libraries developers to improve the user experience of the software platforms and discoverability of content by researchers.
• Work with Libraries developers to identify and develop new system capabilities and provide additional services as needed.
• Represents the UGA Libraries in the ArchivesSpace user community.
• Fulfill faculty expectations for librarianship and service as required for promotion.
  
  

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
  
  

Optional Documents

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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