DIGITAL INITIATIVES LIBRARIAN

Louisiana State University - New Orleans, LA

Full-time

New Orleans, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The Digital Initiatives Librarian is responsible for managing digital projects, including institutional repositories and digital project platforms. This role involves providing instruction and training, coordinating with the Louisiana Digital Consortium and Louisiana Digital Library, leading the Digitization team, and planning new projects. The librarian will also initiate and coordinate metadata-related projects and collaborate with the Research & Education team to offer reference and outreach services, as well as teaching in bibliographic instruction programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital projects including institutional repository and digital project platforms.
• Provide instruction and training related to digital initiatives.
• Coordinate and serve as liaison to Louisiana Digital Consortium and Louisiana Digital Library (LDL).
• Lead the Digitization team and plan new projects.
• Initiate and coordinate metadata-related projects including LDL and the Data Catalog.
• Work with the Associate Director and Research & Education team to provide reference and outreach services.
• Teach in a formal bibliographic instruction program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science or related field.
• 1 year of experience working in libraries or with institutional repositories.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or related field in addition to Master's in Library Science.
• 3-5 years of experience in health sciences libraries or working with BePress Digital Commons.

Benefits

• Equitable access and success opportunities for all identities and backgrounds.
• Assistance for persons needing accommodations.