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Report: British Library Research Data Strategy

About the report: Our vision for the British Library is that research data are as integrated into our collections, research and services as text is today. The British Library’s users will be able to consume research data online through tools that enable it to be analysed, visualised and understood by non-specialists. Research data will be […]

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Editors’ Choice: Why Is Digital Sociology?

Any attempt at knowledge production has to answer the basic question of what it is. But, before long, it must also address the question of why it is. As early as the 1990s sociologists were asking how to study the way internet technologies were clearly changing societies. The term digital sociology does not make an […]

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Job: Digital Projects Librarian, University of Oregon

From the ad: Reporting to the Head of the Digital Scholarship Services (DSS), the Digital Projects Librarian plans, executes, and finalizes digital scholarship projects and other digital initiatives in the Libraries, as assigned. Projects may include creation of instruction-related tools, digital scholarship applications, digital collections, and digital systems implementation. Read the full ad here.

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Job: Digital Humanities Specialist – Assistant or Associate Professor, Purdue University Libraries

From the ad: Purdue University Libraries (PUL), a recognized leader in information literacy, scholarly communication initiatives, and research data management, seeks a highly motivated, collaborative, learner-centered Digital Humanities (DH) Specialist to join our faculty. The DH Specialist will join a collaborative team of information professionals to teach, lead, and participate in DH projects and grant […]

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Job: Librarian (Digital Collections Specialist), Library of Congress

From the ad: Serves as a digital collections specialist for multiple workflows within the Digital Content Management Section, handling complex situations requiring technical knowledge and judgment. Applies extensive knowledge of library policies, procedures, and workflows to acquire digital collection materials through a variety of acquisition methods and streams. Independently implements, tests, and improves workflows in […]

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Job: Digital Matters Lab Director, University of Utah

From the ad: The Digital Matters Lab Director will guide projects relating to Digital Humanities, digital scholarship, and digital fabrication, charting a course for the lab and the university. They will provide oversight of day-to-day operations of the Lab; help to plan and organize intellectual programming, grants, fellowships, pedagogical initiatives, and outreach. They will integrate […]

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Job: Digital Library Services Developer, Northeastern University

From the ad: As a member of the Northeastern University Libraries’ development team, you will have opportunities to participate in grant-funded research, collaborate on cutting-edge digital scholarship projects, and lead the development of new tools and services. You will get to contribute to the development and customization of key library systems, including our Samvera-based digital […]