Digital Initiatives Librarian

Faculty

Description

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level / Title : Instructor

Working Title : Digital Initiatives Librarian

FTE : Full-time 1.0 FTE | Hybrid

Salary Range : $60,000 - 65,000

Position #00001655- Requisition # 38107

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About the University of Colorado - Denver

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu .

Job Description

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers

The Digital Initiatives Librarian implements the strategic vision of the Auraria Library's digitization initiatives and institutional repository. By partnering with faculty, researchers, and students, they advance open scholarship and provide the guidance needed to successfully engage with the changing landscape of digital publishing and academic dissemination. This includes participating in the selection and project management of digitization projects, the creation of digital collections in the digital library software, ingensting new content and maintaining the institutional repository, defining and creating metadata workflows to enhance the collections' discoverability, managing the software storing and displaying the digital objects, and supervising the library's digitization lab.

As a library faculty member, the Digital Initiatives Librarian participates on Library and campus-wide committees and in CU Denver faculty governance.

Digital Initiatives Librarian

What you will do :

Duties include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Conditions of Employment

Mental, Physical, and / or Environmental Requirements

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 to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $60,000 - $65,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Dec 1, 2025, 11 : 59 : 00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials :

To apply, please visit : http : / / www.cu.edu / cu-careers and attach :

Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to Kali Draper, kali.draper@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment / employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants : Required Application Materials :

To apply, please visit : http : / / www.cu.edu / cu-careers and attach :

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).

Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references). Questions should be directed to Kali Draper, kali.draper@ucdenver.edu. Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions : Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Dec 1, 2025, 11 : 59 : 00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Job Category

: Faculty

Primary Location

: Denver

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30124 - LIB LIBRARY

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Oct 24, 2025

Unposting Date

: Dec 2, 2025, 6 : 59 : 00 AM

Posting Contact Name : Kali Draper

Posting Contact Email : kali.draper@ucdenver.edu.

Position Number : 00001655