Digital Stewardship Specialist - Library

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Full Consideration Date:

04/30/2026

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Rod Library seeks applications for a Digital Stewardship Specialist to join our team in Distinctive Collections & Digital Strategies. This position joins a department that works closely with the campus community and beyond to build digital collections, enhance accessibility, and provide instructional support. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in assessing and developing innovative ways of preserving and providing access to digital collections. Rod Library is at the heart of the University of Northern Iowa and is home to a dynamic group of faculty and staff dedicated to student success.

Primary Function: Coordinates the planning and implementation of digital stewardship strategies to ensure long-term protection of and access to the Library’s digital content; manages and operates the Library’s digital preservation program and updates that assessment as the program continues to develop and improve; manages the Library’s institutional repository; and serves as the liaison for faculty, students, and staff on the use, development, and dissemination of scholarly work and research data.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in library & information science or related field required. Experience with digital preservation/repository platforms, project management methodologies and tools, WCAG guidelines and accessibility compliance, and copyright/Creative Commons/Open Access publishing preferred. Student experience will be considered.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific
Type of Position: Regular
Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by April 30, 2026, will be given full consideration. Position will remain posted until filled. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

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Compensation:
$49,000 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 118

Pay Basis: Salary

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