University of Colorado is hiring: Digital Initiatives Librarian in Denver

Digital Initiatives Librarian

Location: Denver, Colorado
Department: U0001 – Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30124 - LIB LIBRARY
Job Category: Faculty

Position Details

• Title: Digital Initiatives Librarian (Instructor)
• FTE: Full-time 1.0 FTE – Hybrid
• Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000
• Position Number: 00001655
• Requisition #: 38107
• Posting Date: Oct 24, 2025
• Unposting Date: Dec 2, 2025 06:59 AM
• Schedule: Full-time

Job Description

The Digital Initiatives Librarian implements the strategic vision of the Auraria Library’s digitization initiatives and institutional repository. The role advances open scholarship, manages digital collections, oversees digitization projects, develops metadata workflows, maintains the institutional repository, and supervises the digitization lab. As library faculty, the librarian participates in library and campus‑wide committees and CU Denver faculty governance.

What you will do

• Create digital objects from selected items.
• Communicate with stakeholders about the solicitation of new items and access to local digital collections.
• Manage hardware and software used to create, provide access to, and preserve digital objects.
• Manage the institutional repository and preserve scholarly and student work.
• Serve as a trusted resource on copyright related to local library digital collections and the institutional repository.
• Coordinate access and storage of electronic theses and dissertations.
• Perform preservation of digital objects.
• Create digital infrastructure to provide access to local open‑access journals.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA‑accredited or equivalent program at the time of hire.
• Experience working with digital collections of archives, special collections, museum, 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 relative 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 departmental 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 evenings and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure; remote work is possible, but on‑site presence is encouraged for collaborative 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 is 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.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility 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. The University will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the application process. To request accommodation, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship

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

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000. Additional compensation based on experience, education, and training. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous health plans, retirement contributions, paid leave, and other benefits. Benefits information is available at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125.

Application Deadline

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

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter (Letter of Interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position).
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
• Three professional references (name, address, phone number, email).

Contact Information

Questions should be directed to Kali Draper, kali.draper@ucdenver.edu. To apply, visit http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach the required materials. Alternative application link: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38107&lang=en.