Digital Initiatives Librarian Job at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Cam

University of Colorado Denver | Denver
Position: Instructor – Digital Initiatives Librarian, Full‑time 1.0 FTE, Hybrid
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000

Job Description: The Digital Initiatives Librarian implements the strategic vision of the Auraria Library’s digitization initiatives and institutional repository. Working with faculty, researchers, and students to advance open scholarship, the librarian selects, manages, and preserves digital collections, creates digital objects, maintains metadata workflows, supports the institutional repository, and supervises the digitization lab.

Digital Initiatives Librarian

What you will do

• The creation of digital objects from items selected for the digital collection.
• Communication with stakeholders about soliciting new items and providing access to local digital collections.
• Management of the hardware and software used to create, provide access to, and preserve digital objects.
• Management of the library’s institutional repository and preservation of the institution’s scholarly and student work.
• Serve as a trusted resource and collaborator on copyright for local library digital collections and the institutional repository.
• Coordinate the access and storage of electronic theses and dissertations.
• Perform the preservation of digital objects.
• Create the digital infrastructure for local open‑access journals.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA‑accredited or equivalent program.
• Experience working with digital collections of archives, special collections, museums, or cultural heritage organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a library, archive, museum, or cultural heritage institution.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems and tools for creating, preserving, and accessing digital content.
• Experience with audiovisual materials and related technologies.
• Skills in photo or document editing software.
• Knowledge of metadata, data organization, and spreadsheet tools.
• Understanding of open access, copyright, and intellectual property issues related to digital scholarship.
• Experience with institutional repository workflows.
• Awareness of digital preservation practices.
• Familiarity with critical archival theory or pedagogy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to organize workflows and manage projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Ability to supervise staff or peers in digital collections work.
• Strong project and time‑management skills; able to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to engage with external stakeholders, including donors.
• Familiarity with technologies supporting digital library initiatives.
• Knowledge of software/hardware integration for library systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Awareness of trends in academic libraries and higher education.
• Ability to write, interpret, and apply policies and procedures effectively.
• Commitment to innovative, inclusive service for a diverse patron base.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure; employees may work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged for high‑collaboration tasks.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Prolonged periods of computer use and desk work.
• Manual dexterity for operating office and digitization equipment.
• Occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate library spaces, including storage and lab areas.
• Visual acuity for reviewing digital and printed materials.
• Attention to detail and capacity to learn new technologies and systems.
• Work primarily performed in a climate‑controlled office or library setting.
• Occasional exposure to dust or older materials during digitization or archival work.
• May require occasional travel between campus departments or to external meetings/events.
• Use of specialized equipment (e.g., scanners, audiovisual digitization tools) in designated lab spaces.
• Regular use of computers and digital systems in a shared workspace or open office environment.

Employment Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000. The final salary will be based on factors such as internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. The University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Dec 1 2025, 11:59 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials

To apply, visit cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / resume outlining experience.
• Three professional references (name, address, phone number, email). (References will be notified prior to contact.)

Background Check Policy

All prospective employees and current employees must consent to and pass background checks before final appointment or employment.

EEO Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accommodation

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.