Job description
Join the renowned Metropolitan Public Library as our next Digital Librarian in Boston, MA. Elevate your career in library science while enabling seamless digital resource access for a diverse and vibrant community. As a pivotal member of our innovative team, you'll empower users to leverage 21st-century information tools, ensuring meaningful engagement with both digital and physical library materials.
Responsibility
- Manage and curate digital collections, ensuring accessibility and compliance with industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain metadata standards to optimize resource discoverability.
- Offer professional reference services and digital literacy training for patrons and staff.
- Implement emerging technologies to enhance library services and user experience.
- Facilitate e-resources acquisition, licensing, and integration with library systems.
- Lead digital preservation initiatives to safeguard essential library assets.
- Collaborate with educators and community partners on digital projects and outreach.
- Analyze library usage data to inform resource allocation and strategic planning.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
- At least two years’ experience managing digital assets in an academic or public library.
- Strong proficiency with integrated library systems (ILS) and digital repository platforms.
- Working knowledge of copyright, licensing, and digital archiving standards.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate across teams.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in information access.
- Familiarity with data analytics and statistics relevant to library services.