Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Digital Library Specialist |
| Posting Number |
25TM0187 |
| Department |
RUL Admin & Tech Svcs |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Digital Library Specialist for a grant-funded position working with the New Jersey Environmental Digital Library (
NJEDL) and the University Libraries. The position reports to the Digital Data Curator and is based out of Alexander Library located on the College Avenue campus.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Digitizes print documents and maps, apply appropriate digital image editing, and create metadata for digital resources in the Libraries' repository cataloging system.
- Maintains information in the process management platform.
- Produces regular narrative and quantitative assessments.
- Trains students on digitization best practices.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Hours Per Week |
15-19.5 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Position Salary |
$17 per hour |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Students currently enrolled in the Master of Information degree program or a related field. Knowledge or experience scanning print documents using flatbed scanners or a large format camera scanner, and MODS metadata.
- Supervisory or training experience.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Experience using MS Office applications such as Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to work with MacOS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Demonstrated ability to produce narrative and data assessments.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
- This position does not involve software development, website design or application support. We encourage students to apply who have taken or plan to take courses in metadata, digital libraries, library technology, and project management.
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
05/15/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
06/15/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
May 15, 2025