Digital Humanities Librarian - Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY

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Job Description

The Digital Humanities Librarian works collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff to advance the integration of digital tools and methods in teaching, research, and scholarship. This role bridges traditional and digital research methodologies, fostering innovative approaches that enhance student learning and faculty scholarship. The Digital Humanities Librarian provides consultations, develops digital resources, and offers workshops to equip the campus community with the skills needed for digital projects. 

Essential Duties Summary

Essential Functions

• Provide consultations and in-class instruction to faculty, students, and staff on the use of digital tools and methods in research. 

• Engage in outreach to faculty to promote library services and digital scholarship initiatives.

• Foster partnerships and collaboration with faculty to integrate digital humanities into curricula and research projects and to help faculty develop digital assignments.

• Plan, develop, and deliver workshops on digital tools and methodologies.

• Create instructional resources to help students build digital skills and apply them in academic contexts.

• Provide general research consultations.

• Collaborate with other Research Services Librarians to align digital initiatives with broader library goals and services.

• Analyze library data to support data-informed decisions and continuous improvement of services.

• Contribute to the creation of communication materials, including digital media, to promote library programs and events.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science and Information Studies.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in digital humanities.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with relevant tools, such as ArcGIS StoryMaps, TimelineJS, Audacity, and Google Sites.

• Ability to develop and deliver instructional sessions and workshops on digital topics.

• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and support their integration into academic work.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools applicable to library settings.

• Familiarity with copyright and intellectual property issues in digital contexts.

Posting Number: S00433P

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Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary: $66,300

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