"Digital Initiatives and Technology Librarian"

Job Details

Posting Number: F2436P

Working Title: Digital Initiatives and Technology Librarian

Department: Law School-King Law Library

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: $77,000-$82,000, Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025

Job Posting Date: 07/30/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: 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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Classification Title: Librarian AC

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and Master’s in Information and Library Science (M.L.S.).

Position Summary: The Alexander Campbell King Law Library at the University of Georgia School of Law is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Digital Initiatives and Technology Librarian. This newly created position will play a pivotal role in managing and developing the School of Law’s institutional repository and archives. Additionally, this individual will collaborate with the Law & Technology Librarian to enhance and integrate technology into the Law Library’s instruction and services. The position reports directly to the Associate Director for Collection Services. The Digital Initiatives and Technology Librarian is responsible for the management and development of the law school institutional repository and archives, and coordinating with the Law & Technology Librarian to integrate technology into the Law Library’s offerings to the School of Law community. The position is responsible for teaching for-credit legal research courses and informal instruction. The position contributes to research services and participates in the overall operation of the Law Library. Reports to the Associate Director for Collection Services.

Additional Requirements: Degrees must be completed prior to candidate’s starting date of employment. For information on the criteria for the rank of Librarian I, Librarian II, Librarian III, and Librarian IV, please see http://libguides.law.uga.edu/c.php?g=489324&p=3348206.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: Prior role as an Academic Law Librarian.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Familiarity with institutional repositories; Advanced legal research skills including ability to conduct in-depth research, synthesize research results, and deliver a high quality, comprehensive final product; Understanding of legal technology and generative AI platforms; Proven ability in project management and development and evaluation of services and programs; Demonstrated ability to work with educational technologies and knowledge of legal research instruction design; and Excellent verbal and written communication skills. An established record of service and teamwork.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION: Digital Initiatives and Archives Management: Responsible for the management and development of the law school institutional repository and archives, including the access, digitization, and preservation of historical print, born-digital objects, artifacts, photographs, and audio/video materials. Delegate, train and manage workflows for librarian, staff, and students using institutional repository platforms. Liaison with law school units to preserve materials of archival value and to utilize archival collections in the promotion of law school initiatives. Lead and provide project management on library grant opportunities for conservation, preservation, and digitization of library collections and law school archives. Implement projects, evaluate archival and digital materials, assist with exhibits, and communicate with digital library consortia and vendors. Participate in special projects related to collection services and resource access. (35% of time)
• Research, Reference and Instructional Services: Provide synchronous and asynchronous informal legal research instruction and materials to the School of Law community as needed. Participate in research and reference services, particularly reference questions involving the institutional repository and law school archives. (20% of time)
• Law & Technology Services: In coordination with the Law & Technology Librarian, integrate technology into the Law Library’s offerings to the law school community. Assist in administrating library technology applications. Maintain an extensive knowledge of emerging technologies, with an emphasis on law libraries, legal education, and the practice of law. (10% of time)
• Law Library Operations: Contribute to teams and committees by planning, evaluating, assessing, marketing and implementing services, resources and technologies. Participate in professional, scholarly and service activities. Support initiatives in the Law Library and School of Law including implementation of strategic plans. (10% of time)
• Professional Development and Other Duties: Participate in professional, scholarly and service activities. Maintain knowledge of emerging library and legal education trends. Acquire new skills and participate in other projects as needed. (10% of time)
• INSTRUCTION: Teaching: Responsible for planning and teaching first year, advanced and specialized legal research and technology courses. (15% of time)