Digital Humanities Librarian

Florida International University - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Digital Humanities Librarian at Florida International University (FIU) Libraries plays a crucial role in supporting research, teaching, and learning in the humanities and social sciences. This position is dedicated to digital scholarship and involves collaboration with library colleagues and academic units across the campus. The librarian will provide training, facilitate project development, and offer consultations on digital scholarship methods, while also engaging in outreach initiatives to foster connections with faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Supports digital literacy programs and initiatives through the Digital Scholar Studio by developing tutorials and instructional videos as well as delivering presentations, class instruction, and regularly scheduled workshops on topics related to digital humanities tools and methodologies
• Maintains the Digital Scholar Studio network and relationships with faculty, researchers, students, and staff through newsletters, emails, etc.
• Identifies and evaluates emerging digital humanities tools and methodologies
• Provides individual consultation and training for students and faculty
• Fosters and maintains relationships with the university community as well as peer institutions involved in humanities research and scholarship
• Assists students, faculty, and researchers in planning successful, creative, and sustainable digital projects
• Participates in grant writing and other funded activities relating to digital humanities
• Manages the Digital Scholar Studio (DSS) physical resources, including equipment checkout, space scheduling, and coordination for classes, workshops, and events
• Participates in strategic planning for the physical space and services offered through the Digital Scholar Studio with relevant campus stakeholders
• Engages in scholarly activity through presentations, conferences, workshops, seminars, or other activities that enhance professional knowledge in the area of digital humanities
• Serves the library and/or institution through contribution in meetings and committee work
• Serves the library profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other information professionals
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by department and assistant head

Requirements

• ALA accredited Master of Library Science (MLS or MLIS) degree
• Demonstrated experience with digital humanities and/or digital scholarship tools and methodologies
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cross-departmentally with library and university stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated leadership quality and experience in creating and supervising workflows and project implementation
• Two or more years of professional experience working with digital collections or digital scholarship
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and creativity
• Experience developing and delivering workshops and other training
• Experience working with faculty and students
• Familiarity with issues in copyright and open access
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Second Masters or Bachelors in the Humanities