Digital Stewardship Specialist - Library
About The Position
The University of Northern Iowa's Rod Library seeks applications for a Digital Stewardship Specialist to join our team in Distinctive Collections & Digital Strategies. This position joins a department that works closely with the campus community and beyond to build digital collections, enhance accessibility, and provide instructional support. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in assessing and developing innovative ways of preserving and providing access to digital collections. Rod Library is at the heart of the University of Northern Iowa and is home to a dynamic group of faculty and staff dedicated to student success. Primary Function: Coordinates the planning and implementation of digital stewardship strategies to ensure long-term protection of and access to the Library’s digital content; manages and operates the Library’s digital preservation program and updates that assessment as the program continues to develop and improve; manages the Library’s institutional repository; and serves as the liaison for faculty, students, and staff on the use, development, and dissemination of scholarly work and research data.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in library & information science or related field required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with digital preservation/repository platforms
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools
- Experience with WCAG guidelines and accessibility compliance
- Experience with copyright/Creative Commons/Open Access publishing preferred.
- Student experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the planning and implementation of digital stewardship strategies to ensure long-term protection of and access to the Library’s digital content
- Manages and operates the Library’s digital preservation program and updates that assessment as the program continues to develop and improve
- Manages the Library’s institutional repository
- Serves as the liaison for faculty, students, and staff on the use, development, and dissemination of scholarly work and research data.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
