Digital Initiatives Librarian

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Digital Initiatives Librarian

Florida International University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and innovative individual to serve as Digital Initiatives Librarian. The Digital Initiatives Librarian, as part of the FIU Libraries - Digital Collection Centers services, advances the development, preservation, and accessibility of the Florida International University Libraries digital collections. Supporting digital scholarship across disciplines, this position fosters partnerships with University colleges and departments, faculty, students, and external community collaborators to create and sustain digital projects, while ensuring best practices in metadata creation, normalization, and digital asset management. The Digital Initiatives Librarian plays a key role in enhancing the discoverability of digital collections, integrating them into teaching and research, and supporting innovative scholarship.

As members of a large public university library supporting the research of a Carnegie R1 research institution, FIU Libraries librarians provide services in support of the instructional and research activities of students, faculty, staff, and administration of the University. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team with a flexible and adaptable attitude. In keeping with the strategic goals and service-driven mission of FIU Libraries, successful candidates will demonstrate customer service acumen and excellence. Dedication to innovation in the provision of library services, in the spirit of American Library Association core competencies and professional practices, is a hallmark of FIU Libraries librarians.

Details

• Anticipated salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• Librarians at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply. Outside-of-academic librarians are also encouraged to apply.
• FIU observes all major holidays.
• Comprehensive FIU Benefits package, including access to State of Florida Pension Plan and University retirement options, sick and vacation leave accruals from the start of employment, and much more.
• Financial and comp time support is provided for professional development to attend and/or present at symposia, conferences, or other career-building events.
• FIU Librarians are appointed to a self-governed faculty group under Florida International University. Librarian faculty can progress through promotional faculty appointment statuses; for additional details, refer to the Library Faculty Assembly. FIU Librarians have these additional benefits:
• No night, weekend, or holiday reference desk staffing requirements. Librarians staff the LibChat virtual reference support service on a rotational basis on the weekends.
• Scholarly pursuits support through annual effort allocation. Professional opportunities and sabbaticals are available.
• FIU Librarians can teach for-credit FIU courses as Adjunct Professors, are appointed to the corresponding college where they teach those courses. Those who teach for-credit courses are contracted separately and receive additional compensation for those courses.
• FIU employees also can enroll and obtain certifications from professional certificate programs offered by the University, including instructional training, development courses, and tuition waiver. Professional development funding is available for external certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create, normalize, and maintain metadata for managing digital assets to ensure interoperability, discoverability, and long-term access.
• Stay abreast of digital preservation standards and best practices. Establish and implement digital preservation protocols for the Digital Collections Center and associated digitization activities of University Libraries.
• Collaborate with University departments, students, and faculty to enhance knowledge and utilization of digital collections.
• Foster partnerships with external community organizations to develop and enhance digital collections.
• Contribute to FIU Libraries mission to support research, teaching, and learning.
• Support digital scholarship initiatives by providing consultation, training, and technical expertise in digital humanities and related methodologies.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and researchers to integrate digital collections into research, teaching, and public engagement.
• Improve discovery and access to digital and electronic collections through metadata strategies, usability enhancements, and emerging technologies.
• Develop guidelines, workflows, and training to ensure effective management and promotion of digital initiatives and digital assets.
• Participate in library-wide initiatives, committee work, and outreach activities to support the university community.
• Engage in professional development and scholarship, contributing to national and international conversations in academic librarianship.
• Explore new and emerging digital asset management methods and technologies. Participate in continuing education, conference, workshops, seminars, or other activities that enhance professional knowledge.
• Contribute to the profession through active participation in professional associations, research, or other scholarly activities.
• Supervise students and/or staff.
• Other duties as assigned or directed to fulfill the mission and strategic goals of the University and University Libraries.

Qualifications

• A Masters degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in digital initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing digital collections in a library or museum setting.
• Experience providing instructional services in a library setting.
• Experience collaborating and working with diverse teams.
• Record of scholarly and professional activity illustrating a desire to advance the profession.
• Foreign language fluency.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 535891 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.