Repository Services Librarian Job at Code4lib in Madison

Come work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries! We'reseeking a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking candidatefor the Repository Services Librarian role as part ofthe Research Data, Public Access, and Digital Scholarship Services team.You will be joining the team at an exciting time in which you can help influence the future and improve the functionality of the repository.

The Repository Services Librarian supports the sharing of UW-Madison's scholarly outputs through our institutional repository, MINDS@UW, as the service lead and primary user support contact. This role will work closely with the incoming Repository Specialist, as well as colleagues in IT and Research Data Services, to advance and improve the repository both for current and anticipated future researcher needs. This role will monitor, maintain, and enhance IR services as well as support communication and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities :

Provides a wide variety of the most advanced professional library services which may include metadata creation, acquisitions, licensing, preservation, digital library, and data services. Serves as a resource to others and regularly solves complex problems based on advanced knowledge and expertise. Initiates process improvements, policy changes, and new initiatives to contribute towards continual improvement in services and operations.

• 5% Provides expertise in the analysis, planning, development, and deployment of resources to search, manipulate, and preserve information
• 20% Oversees day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
• 5% Identifies and evaluates preservation and curation needs and determines preservation strategies
• 10% Provisions access to and discovery of electronic resources, coordinates online access, and troubleshoots issues to provide library patrons with consistent access
• 15% Consults with campus entities on preservation, curation, and data services solutions
• 15% Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff both within and outside of their work unit on a regular basis
• 15% Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and / or user experiences
• 10% Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and / or state and national levels
• 5% May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers

Tasks :

Institutional Statement on Diversity :

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit : Diversity and Inclusion

Required

Master's Degree in Library / Information Sciences or other related discipline; or equivalent experience

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Published : Monday, May 19, 2025 14 : 44 UTC

Description

Come work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries! We'reseeking a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking candidatefor the Repository Services Librarian role as part ofthe Research Data, Public Access, and Digital Scholarship Services team.You will be joining the team at an exciting time in which you can help influence the future and improve the functionality of the repository.

Learn more and apply here.

The Repository Services Librarian supports the sharing of UW-Madison's scholarly outputs through our institutional repository, MINDS@UW, as the service lead and primary user support contact. This role will work closely with the incoming Repository Specialist, as well as colleagues in IT and Research Data Services, to advance and improve the repository both for current and anticipated future researcher needs. This role will monitor, maintain, and enhance IR services as well as support communication and outreach efforts.

Responsibilities :

Provides a wide variety of the most advanced professional library services which may include metadata creation, acquisitions, licensing, preservation, digital library, and data services. Serves as a resource to others and regularly solves complex problems based on advanced knowledge and expertise. Initiates process improvements, policy changes, and new initiatives to contribute towards continual improvement in services and operations.

Tasks :

Institutional Statement on Diversity :

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit : Diversity and Inclusion

Education : Required

Master's Degree in Library / Information Sciences or other related discipline; or equivalent experience

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

How to apply

https : / / jobs.wisc.edu / jobs / repository-services-librarian-madison-wisconsin-united-states

Contact :

jobs@library.wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS) : 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Published : Monday, May 19, 2025 14 : 44 UTC

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