01/19/2022
The University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus, seeks a Digital Scholarship Librarian to coordinate efforts related to current and emerging research methods, including data visualization, text analysis, and computational research platforms at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library (NPML). The librarian will serve on library and faculty committees and workgroups. The Digital Scholarship Librarian will work closely with faculty, researchers, students, staff, and librarians to
assist in digital scholarship efforts initiated by the Library and to
that end, will develop educational materials and instructional sessions and programs. The Digital Scholarship Librarian will also be part of the library’s Research & Instruction department as a subject liaison providing research and instruction to USFSP students and faculty in a yet to be undetermined department or program.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Promotes current and emerging research practices related to digital scholarship, including data visualization, text analysis,
computational research platforms and other digital tools.
* Collaborates with and consults with faculty on topics related to digital scholarship and builds connections among faculty.
* Provides periodic assessments of the campus environment with regard to digital scholarship and advances related initiatives.
* Serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments on the USF St. Petersburg campus.
* Actively engage with faculty, researchers, and students to understand their research and instruction needs, build collaborations, and promote library services.
* Collaborate with USF Libraries Research & Instruction colleagues located on the three USF campuses on various departmental initiatives such as assessment, outreach, and library instruction.
* Commit to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
* Develop a focused program of high-quality research and creative accomplishments required for promotion.
* Actively participate and demonstrate leadership in professional responsibilities that serve the USF Libraries, University, profession, and community.
To be successful in this position, candidates will need:
* Instruction and presentation skills.
* Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
* Commitment to excellent public services and improving the library user experience.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively.
Minimum Qualifications:
* An ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science.
* Demonstrated experience with information literacy instruction.
* 3 years relevant experience, preferably in an academic library
environment.
* Familiarity with emerging digital scholarship practices.
* Demonstrated contributions to the profession with scholarly
publications and/or presentations and through contributions to professional organizations.
Preferred Requirements
* A second master's degree. Librarians with either a science or
humanities background are particularly encouraged to apply.
* Six years relevant experience and a scholarly record that supports appointment at the level of associate librarian.
* Coursework or demonstrated abilities in one of the following areas: data visualization, text analysis, computational research platforms or experience with scripting languages for such as Python or R.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships across the library and university.
Compensation and academic rank commensurate with experience.
_Applications_ must be submitted through the Careers@USF website, Job
ID 29413, and include a cover letter and CV. Please go to
www.lib.usf.edu/employment
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