Post date: April 22, 2026

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press inspires the intellectual, scholarly and creative achievement of our community.  We are strongly committed to diversity within our community and fostering safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces and opportunities where everyone has an equal opportunity to learn, create, and grow. We welcome those who  have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. We collaborate with strategic campus partners to achieve these priorities, as well as with national professional organizations.

The Research Data and Design Commons (RDDC) provides a comprehensive suite of technology-driven research support services through expertise, tools, and dedicated spaces. RDDC librarians and support staff contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence in research support, helping position the University of Delaware as a leader in data stewardship and scholarly communication.

Under general supervision of the Head, Research Data and Design Commons (RDDC), the Research Data Management Librarian plays a critical role in advancing the university’s research mission and the Library’s commitment to research support by providing expertise in data management planning, curation, preservation, and sharing. The incumbent will develop and implement strategies that promote best practices in research data management throughout the research process, ensuring compliance with funder and publisher requirements while fostering open science and reproducibility.

In addition to providing direct consultation and training for faculty, students, and researchers, the librarian will offer vision, outreach, and oversight for UD Dataverse, including policy development, metadata standards, and integration with other campus systems. This position will collaborate closely with campus stakeholders such as the Research Office, IT, and academic departments to build sustainable and scalable data services.

This position is part of the librarian career ladder governed by the University of Delaware Library Rank and Promotion System that guides professional development and advancement. The Rank and Promotion System is a rigorous, peer-review, 4-tier system that assigns rank to the individual rather than the position. The four ranks parallel to the faculty system in affirmation of the significant contributions, service, and scholarship of librarians in the academic community. 

Salary: This position will be filled at one of two levels depending on candidate experience. Appointment in rank based on relevant professional experience (Senior Assistant Librarian, pay grade 30E; or Associate Librarian, pay grade 31E). This position is part of the librarian career ladder governed by the University of Delaware Library Rank and Promotion System which guides professional development and advancement. The level of consideration and associated responsibilities will be confirmed prior to interview scheduling. 

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