Digital Initiatives Librarian

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 Join the University of Colorado Denver 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: • The creation of digital objects from items selected to be added to the digital collection. • Communication with stakeholders about the solicitation of new and the creation of access to local digital collections. • Management of the hardware and software used to create, provide access to, and preserve digital objects. • Management of the library’s institutional repository and the preservation of the three institution’s scholarly and student work. • Serve as a trusted resource and collaborator on copyright around local library digital collections and the institutional repository, applying knowledge on current and emerging practices in the creation of digital objects. • Coordinates the access and storage of electronic theses and dissertations. • Performs the preservation of digital objects. • Creates the digital infrastructure to create and provide access to local open-access journals. Conditions of Employment • Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required. • This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. 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. Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix. Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 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: • 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, [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. 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 1, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Posting Contact Name: Kali Draper Posting Contact Email: [email protected]. Position Number: 00001655 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job