The Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University seeks an innovative, 
service-oriented Digital Services Librarian to develop, coordinate, and manage 
the Library’s digital collections, institutional repository, and related 
digital projects. The successful candidate will be a member of the Library 
Systems Department and will work closely with faculty and staff throughout the 
Library and University, particularly University Archives & Special 
Collections, the Electronic Resources & Collections Services Department, 
and Information Technology. The Digital Services Librarian investigates, 
evaluates, and recommends appropriate digital content for inclusion, including 
but not limited to images, data sets, audio, video, and other materials that 
support library services, teaching, learning, research, and creative activities 
as well as the tools to enhance digital content creation. In addition, the 
Digital Services Librarian may supervise Library Assistants, Graduate 
Assistants, and student workers. The Digital Services Librarian reports 
directly to the Dean of the Library. The incumbent will serve as a library 
liaison in selected disciplines. Participation in professional organizations, 
service in library and university governance, and appropriate professional 
development
activities are expected and required for tenure. The Digital Services Librarian 
will

Oversee library digital publishing initiatives, including e-journals, theses, 
and otheruniversity digital content.
Administer the institutional repository (BePress Digital Commons).
Establish and maintain effective working relations with academic departments 
and faculty engaged in digital projects.
Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of students and colleagues from 
diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
Develop workflows and provide oversight of processing, description, 
publication, and long-term preservation of digital materials.
Collaborate with the Emerging Technologies & Systems Librarian to develop 
and manage the Library Website.
Supervise student workers involved in digital services projects.
Collaborate with the Electronic Resources & Collections Services Department 
to create descriptive metadata utilizing national standards and best practices 
to optimize discovery.
Serve as a library liaison in selected disciplines.
Collaborate with the Reference Department and departmental liaisons to market 
and promote digital services and content.
Collaborate with Archives & Special Collections to make historical 
materials available digitally in innovative ways, including creating online 
exhibits.
In consultation with the Dean and the Library Program Area, create and maintain 
policies and procedures guiding digital storage and preservation practices, 
including workflows for born-digital and digitized content.
Provide written reports, assessments, analyses, and documentation as needed and 
upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited 
program.
Relevant experience in an academic, large public, special library, or in a 
related field.
Demonstrated experience using a wide variety of platforms, applications, 
hardware, software, and programming languages.
Experience using institutional repositories and/or other digital asset 
management systems.
Experience using a variety of metadata schema and file formats.
Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of 
equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of various research methodologies.
Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, evolving library and campus environment.
Ability to think strategically, set priorities, and manage responsibilities 
independently.
Evidence of ability to successfully engage in professional activities and 
disciplinary scholarship to satisfy promotion and tenure requirements of the 
Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) contract. 
https://mscaunion.org/contract/.

Preferred Qualifications

Second master’s degree. (Required for promotion beyond associate librarian 
rank.)
At least two years relevant experience in an academic or research library.
Experience using Digital Commons and/or other repository platforms, tools, and 
products.
Demonstrated experience managing projects.
Experience with UX design and various assessment methodologies.
Understanding of networks, server administration, and other technologies 
including but not limited to cloud-based tools and platforms.

About Bridgewater State University & Maxwell Library

>From Bridgewater State University’s inception in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of 
>the first normal schools in America to the current day, BSU has worked to 
>ensure that our students receive an accessible, affordable, and exceptional 
>education. BSU aspires to be the leader in our mission class for closing 
>equity gaps for Black/Cape Verdean, Latinx, Native American, Asian, and other 
>students of color. BSU’s institutional values, the work of the President’s 
>Special Task Force on Racial Justice, and leadership of the Leading for Change 
>Higher Education Diversity Consortium underscore the campus’ commitment to 
>racial equity and other forms of social justice.

The Clement C. Maxwell Library is open an average of 94 hours each week during 
the academic year. It is a busy, dynamic place with classrooms, academic and 
administrative offices throughout the building. The library serves all BSU 
students, faculty, staff, researchers from across the country and world, as 
well as the residents of the surrounding communities. Library Services is 
dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities, to updating its service 
models as pedagogies and librarianship evolve, to renewing the knowledge and 
skills of librarians and staff as practices change, to deploying new 
technologies to improve interactions with library users and to enhance user 
experiences. Successful candidates will be staff members who can work with 
their colleagues to help meet the mission of the department in serving and 
supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community. Members of 
underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with 
disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence 
are strongly encouraged to apply.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent 
upon completion of a successful background check.


COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
This position must comply with the University Covid-19 Attestation requirement. 
All employees – faculty, professional, classified, temporary hourly staff – 
must be fully vaccinated and complete the Covid-19 Attestation upon hire.


Medical or Religious Exemptions
An employee may request an exemption to the vaccination requirement based on 
the existence of medical contraindication to vaccination. In addition, an 
employee may request an exemption to the vaccination requirement based on a 
sincere religious belief. In both cases, an employee will be required to submit 
documentation to support the request for an exemption. Employees who secure an 
exemption may be required to take additional precautions in the workplace and 
will be required to participate in weekly COVID-19 testing through the 
university’s Wellness Center.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We 
are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that 
value the diverse backgrounds of all people.


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