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University of Texas at Arlington is hiring: Digital Projects Librarian (Open Sch

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Digital Projects Librarian (Open Scholarship Librarian)

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Position Information

Posting Number : S05964P

Position Title : Digital Projects Librarian (Open Scholarship Librarian)

Department : Library

Location : Arlington

Job Family : Library

Position Status : Full-time

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday; 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm. Flexibility is required to ensure the department is appropriately staffed in order to satisfy all service needs.

Salary : Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $66,000.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. For more details, please visit Employee Benefits .

Job Summary :

The Open Scholarship Librarian, who manages MavMatrix, will oversee the university’s institutional repository and archival hub. This role advocates for open access scholarship and develops strategies to increase scholarly impact and ensure global access to publications by UTA researchers. Additionally, the Open Scholarship Librarian partners with UTA faculty, staff, and students to successfully develop and implement research- and curriculum-focused digital projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • MavMatrix institutional repository management

Manages the daily operations of the MavMatrix institutional repository.

  • Develops outreach and marketing initiatives to raise awareness of the repository and increase submissions from UTA faculty, staff, and students.
  • Provides instruction and training on using the repository to Libraries colleagues and external stakeholders.
  • Collects and reports usage data.
  • Coordinates strategic projects with other Libraries departments to develop and expand the repository.
  • Communicates with vendors to ensure consistent service and troubleshoot issues.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises 1-2 student assistants.
  • Digital projects and partnerships
  • Assesses digital projects proposed by UTA scholars for Libraries partnership according to established criteria.

  • Develops and manages project plans for accepted partnerships.
  • Collaborates across multiple Libraries’ departments and external partners to complete digital projects successfully.
  • Identifies opportunities, creates proposals, and executes grants in support of digital project partnerships.
  • Advocates and educates about open access options for publishing digital scholarship.
  • Liaison Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops and maintains subject expertise and professional knowledge.

  • Regularly conducts outreach and maintains consistent communication with assigned departments or colleges.
  • Provides excellent research and instructional support for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Utilizes sound assessment methods for measuring student learning and incorporates evaluative practices for professional growth.
  • Professional Development
  • Contributes to the fields of librarianship and higher education and their own professional development through research, presentation, and publishing.

  • Other Duties as Assigned
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution or related graduate degree with two (2) years of experience collaborating on projects in at least one of the following areas : institutional repositories or other digital archival collections, digital humanities, or digital publishing.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • One (1) year of experience or relevant coursework in creating data visualization for digital projects.
  • Experience using Digital Commons Exhibits (DCX) to build digital projects.
  • Demonstrated experience or relevant coursework in web design, HTML / CSS, and web accessibility.
  • Experience creating and managing metadata schemas, descriptive metadata, and terminology tools.
  • Knowledge of current trends in open access and scholarly communication.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of the research process and evolving models of scholarly communication technologies.
  • Ability to promote library services through varied communication channels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of different backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Working Conditions :

    This position may include non-traditional work hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the needs of the university community. Flexibility is required to ensure the department is appropriately staffed to satisfy all service needs.

    CBC Requirement : It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

    EEO Statement : The University of Texas at Arlington provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

    ADA Accommodations : The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

    Number of Vacancies : 1

    Minimum Number of References Required : 3

    Maximum Number of References Accepted :

    Documents Needed To Apply :

  • Required Documents :
  • Cover / Interest Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Optional Documents :
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    Salary : $66,000

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