Repository Services Librarian, University of Georgia Libraries, (Athens, GA)
Posted May 19, 2025
Description
The University of Georgia Libraries seeks an innovative, service-oriented individual for the position of Repository Services Librarian. This faculty Librarian position reports to the Systems and Discovery Librarian in Discovery and Digital Services. Their role will be to serve as product owner and manager of several repository systems at the Libraries, working with colleagues to enhance the usability, interoperability and sustainability of those systems. They will participate in professional activity and serve on library, university, and statewide committees and initiatives. This role will require close collaboration with colleagues at the Libraries and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the product owner/manager of several Libraries repository platforms, including the Libraries’ archives information management and discovery applications (ArchivesSpace and ArcLight), Institutional Repository (Invenio hosted by TIND), and journal publishing platform (Open Journals System).
- Serve as the primary liaison with Libraries colleagues outside of Discovery and Digital Services for matters regarding repository use, including troubleshooting, reporting, and general maintenance.
- Work with colleagues across the Libraries to help implement metadata and content selection policies including training Libraries’ staff to work within the systems and auditing content as needed.
- Monitor repository platforms’ performance and assist with documenting and refining workflows.
- Assist with managing the repository product lifecycle, including investigating and recommending new platforms.
- Collect statistics that measure usage.
- Work with User Experience Librarian and Libraries developers to improve the user experience of the software platforms and discoverability of content by researchers.
- Work with Libraries developers to identify and develop new system capabilities and provide additional services as needed.
- Represents the UGA Libraries in the ArchivesSpace user community.
- Fulfill faculty expectations for librarianship and service as required for promotion.
Qualifications
- An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science or relevant terminal degree, or a master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work.
Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian or Archivist I, II, III, or IV.
- To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist II, candidates must have 2 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in librarianship/information science, or 2 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field, or 2 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work as well as Academy of Certified Archivist certification.
- To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist III, candidates must have 5 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in librarianship/information science, or 5 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field, or 5 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work as well as Academy of Certified Archivist certification.
- To be considered at the level of Librarian/Archivist IV, candidates must have 10 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in librarianship/information science, or 10 years of professional experience after completion of their terminal degree in a related field, , or 10 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work as well as Academy of Certified Archivist certification.
Hours and Compensation
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
How to Apply
Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should review the long advertisement on the UGA Libraries website at https://www.libs.uga.edu/jobs, and apply at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/426495
Applicants should attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
The deadline to apply for this position will be 06/16/2025.