Digital Scholarship Librarian II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Master’s degree and 2 years of related experience

The Iowa State University Library is seeking applications for a Digital Scholarship Librarian II. Housed in the Digital Scholarship and Initiatives department, this position provides leadership and expertise in digital scholarship, supporting the creation, discovery, access, and sustainable stewardship of research outputs in an evolving technological landscape. The role applies expertise in web and open-source technologies, data, and emerging technologies such as AI to develop digital scholarship projects and strengthen digital research methods in support of student learning and faculty research.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills, a commitment to user-centered approaches to technology, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

• Develop and support digital scholarship projects involving static web technology, web-based storytelling, digital collections, open access research, and open educational resources.
• Enhance the Digital Scholarship and Initiatives department's digital infrastructure to improve the discoverability, accessibility, and sustainability of its digital projects and platforms.
• Support and expand open access initiatives by enhancing the discoverability and reach of research outputs and archival material in the institutional repository and digital collections.
• Provide instruction and outreach in areas such as AI literacy, web technologies, and computational and data-informed research methods.
• Contribute to external partnerships and initiatives that strengthen the library's role in research and teaching.

The library is committed to supporting all librarians through mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities to foster success and growth in their work. The Digital Scholarship Librarian will be supported in the pursuit of continued learning relevant to their position and encouraged to share their skills with their colleagues at ISU and beyond.

• Experience working with digital scholarship tools and technologies, including web development technologies and platforms, data-focused approaches, digital collections, or institutional repositories.
• Ability to teach and support research using digital methods, AI and digital literacy concepts, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git/Git Hub, or related web development technologies.
• Experience supporting the discoverability and access of digital projects through metadata and structured data, APIs, or user-centered design.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of collaborators, learn new technologies, and address technical challenges creatively.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, please apply before November9th2026.

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program

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