Scholarly Repository Librarian

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Library seeks a motivated Scholarly Repository Librarian to manage its open-access repository. Responsibilities include enhancing access to research outputs, user support for open-access initiatives, and collaboration with various stakeholders. This role is critical for promoting the dissemination of scholarly work and compliance with open-access principles.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule after training

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited program and minimum 4 years experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of repository best practices and emerging standards.
• Experience managing institutional repositories and digital asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support open-access repository services.
• Provide user support and strategic leadership for LIBRA.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Repository best practices

Metadata knowledge

Technical troubleshooting

User support

Education

Master’s degree in Library Sciences

Tools

DSpace

Job description

The University of Virginia (UVA) Library is seeking a collaborative and highly motivated professional to manage and support the institution’s open-access repository in the role of Scholarly Repository Librarian. Institutional repositories play a vital role in the open research infrastructure, facilitating the transparent and accessible dissemination of research outputs to a global audience. Reporting to the Director of Copyright & Scholarly Communication Services within the Scholarly Resources and Content Strategy (SRCS) division, the Scholarly Repository Librarian will provide service development and evaluation, user support, and strategic leadership for LIBRA, UVA’s open-access repository for journal articles, electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), and scholarly data. The individual in this role will work directly with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff to identify effective strategies for preserving and increasing access to UVA research outputs while ensuring alignment with open-access principles and compliance requirements. The Scholarly Repository Librarian will work closely with Library IT and key stakeholders to develop and implement repository enhancements, monitor system upgrades, and explore emerging technologies to improve platform functionality.

As the primary point of contact for LIBRA, this position is pivotal in maintaining and advancing UVA Library’s institutional repository services. Core responsibilities include leveraging expertise to enhance access to scholarly research, identifying innovative approaches to expand repository usage and engagement, and recommending improvements to the repository’s structure and features. The librarian will provide direct user support for open-access initiatives, university-wide ORCID adoption, ETDs, and data repositories, collaborate with technical teams, and represent UVA Library in regional and national repository networks.

About the University of Virginia Library:

The University of Virginia Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and personal enjoyment and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others.

The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, inclusiveness, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of 4 years experience with an institutional repository and/or open scholarship services in an academic library setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of repository best practices and emerging standards with the ability to effectively communicate concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Basic knowledge of relevant metadata schemata (e.g. Dublin Core, MODS, PREMIS) and prior experience with metadata implementation, revision, and standardization projects.

• Experience managing institutional repositories, digital asset management systems, or related activities, such as creating digital records, verifying metadata quality, and ensuring copyright compliance.

• Demonstrated experience both in end-user platform support, technical troubleshooting, user testing, and platform development, as well as in managing or implementing institutional repository services beyond self-deposit.

• Experience working with global open infrastructure communities such as Dataverse and DataCite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with planning, promoting and implementing outreach to established and emerging users about repository services and associated methods used to identify research output and data.

• Successful record of working cooperatively and independently as part of a team with clear goals and objectives.

• Demonstrated success with tangible outcomes while meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with open-source repositories, including DSpace.

The UVA Library is interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range of experiences, education, and qualifications. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Anticipated hiring range: $73,000 - $83,000, commensurate with years of experience.

Review of applicants will begin April 30, 2025. Priority will be given to applications received by review date. This position will remain open until filled.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA with the opportunity of a hybrid work schedule (potentially 1-2 days per week) after the required in-person training and upon approval of supervisor.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0071227. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by accessing the Jobs Hub app. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
• CV/Resume

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Talent Recruiter at [e-mail] . For question about the position, please contact Kiowa Hammons, Hiring Manger at [e-mail] .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.