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# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland Libraries seeks an Open Data and Repository Services Librarian to join the Open Scholarship Services (OSS) team, inaugurated in September 2022. The Open Data and Repository Services Librarian will work within the OSS team and across the Libraries and wider campus community to provide leadership on the changing landscape of open access, open data, and scholarly communication.
The Open Data and Repository Services Librarian will provide oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Digital Repository of the University at Maryland (DRUM) and promote use of the repository by the UMD community. This may involve establishing partnerships and workflows with departments, programs, and schools on campus to regularly or bulk deposit materials and form collections within the repository. In addition to the storage and publication of scholarly literature, electronic theses and dissertations, and other UMD research community outputs, DRUM is increasingly central to the implementation of the University of Maryland’s Equitable Access Policy as well as our efforts toward greater open data production and sharing.
As technologies and research funding requirements within the academic research community are rapidly changing, the Librarian will conduct research, stay abreast of developments, and participate in discussions on our campus and in the wider community to aid the University of Maryland in developing policy and infrastructure to support students and faculty in ethical open data production and publishing open research outputs through the repository.
Working at the intersection of scholarly communications and research data, we welcome applications for the Open Data and Repository Services Librarian from early career as well as established librarians with an interest in this space and a desire to aid our community in building innovative solutions to changing research funding requirements and evolving data and metadata standards.
Physical Demands: The position involves primarily sedentary work in an office setting with light to moderate noise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, skills, and abilities):
Knowledge of trends in higher education, academic libraries, open research infrastructure and scholarly publishing.
Experience with metadata schemas and standards, such as Dublin Core
Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to the technical development of digital projects
Experience with marketing, outreach, and community engagement
EDUCATION
Required Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association or a non-US equivalent, or a graduate degree relevant to the position’s duties.
Preferences:
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated record of research and/or publication in the field of data and scholarly communications
● Awareness of FAIR Data principles and open data technologies and platforms
● Experience developing educational resources and instructional materials related to research data or open data
● Experience with digital repository platforms and content management systems, such as DSpace and Drupal
● Past participation in professional organizations or conferences related to open repository management, such as COAR, Open Repositories, etc.
● Teaching experience with teaching both in or outside of the classroom
Licenses/ Certifications: n/a# **Additional Job Details****Required Application Materials: CV, Cover Letter, and 3 Reference Contacts (name, Email, phone number, title)** **Best Consideration Date: October 18, 2025** **Posting Close Date: n/a** **Open Until Filled: Yes****Visa Requirement: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit .# **Department**LIBR-Libraries# **Worker Sub-Type**Faculty Regular# **Salary Range**$75000-85000# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this .# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.
Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.# **EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.## **Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with# **Search Firm Managed Recruitment**# There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities:The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.**EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.**Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities withThe University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options:Email: jobs@umd.edu
Phone: 301.405.7575
Maryland Relay: Dial 711
This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The University of Maryland Libraries seeks an Open Data and Repository Services Librarian to join the Open Scholarship Services (OSS) team, inaugurated in September 2022. The Open Data and Repository Services Librarian will work within the OSS team and across the Libraries and wider campus community to provide leadership on the changing landscape of open access, open data, and scholarly communication.
The Open Data and Repository Services Librarian will provide oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Digital Repository of the University at Maryland (DRUM) and promote use of the repository by the UMD community. This may involve establishing partnerships and workflows with departments, programs, and schools on campus to regularly or bulk deposit materials and form collections within the repository. In addition to the storage and publication of scholarly literature, electronic theses and dissertations, and other UMD research community outputs, DRUM is increasingly central to the implementation of the University of Maryland’s Equitable Access Policy as well as our efforts toward greater open data production and sharing.
As technologies and research funding requirements within the academic research community are rapidly changing, the Librarian will conduct research, stay abreast of developments, and participate in discussions on our campus and in the wider community to aid the University of Maryland in developing policy and infrastructure to support students and faculty in ethical open data production and publishing open research outputs through the repository.
Working at the intersection of scholarly communications and research data, we welcome applications for the Open Data and Repository Services Librarian from early career as well as established librarians with an interest in this space and a desire to aid our community in building innovative solutions to changing research funding requirements and evolving data and metadata standards.
Physical Demands: The position involves primarily sedentary work in an office setting with light to moderate noise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, skills, and abilities):
Knowledge of trends in higher education, academic libraries, open research infrastructure and scholarly publishing.
Experience with metadata schemas and standards, such as Dublin Core
Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to the technical development of digital projects
Experience with marketing, outreach, and community engagement
EDUCATION
Required Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association or a non-US equivalent, or a graduate degree relevant to the position’s duties.
Preferences:
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated record of research and/or publication in the field of data and scholarly communications
● Awareness of FAIR Data principles and open data technologies and platforms
● Experience developing educational resources and instructional materials related to research data or open data
● Experience with digital repository platforms and content management systems, such as DSpace and Drupal
● Past participation in professional organizations or conferences related to open repository management, such as COAR, Open Repositories, etc.
● Teaching experience with teaching both in or outside of the classroom
Licenses/ Certifications: n/a# **Additional Job Details****Required Application Materials: CV, Cover Letter, and 3 Reference Contacts (name, Email, phone number, title)** **Best Consideration Date: October 18, 2025** **Posting Close Date: n/a** **Open Until Filled: Yes****Visa Requirement: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit .# **Department**LIBR-Libraries# **Worker Sub-Type**Faculty Regular# **Salary Range**$75000-85000# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this .# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.
Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.# **EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.## **Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with# **Search Firm Managed Recruitment**# There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities:The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.**EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.**Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities withThe University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options:Email: jobs@umd.edu
Phone: 301.405.7575
Maryland Relay: Dial 711
This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr