Digital Humanities Librarian
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Job Title
Digital Humanities LibrarianAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
LibrariesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Heres a Glimpse of the Job
Texas A&M University is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Digital Humanities Librarian to join our team and support our growing digital humanities initiatives. The Digital Humanities Librarian will play a pivotal role in managing digital resources supporting research and providing instruction in digital methodologies. Additionally they will handle broad interdisciplinary collaboration project management and digital librarianship. This position requires a blend of technical expertise research skills and a passion for the humanities.
This is an inperson opportunity. The selected candidate will be expected to work on campus at our College Station TX location.
Opportunities to Contribute:
Guide and assist with data curation processing analysis and visualization in humanities projects.
Help develop digital humanities collections and exhibits.
Promote advanced use of library resources like text mining artificial intelligence algorithms and digital platforms.
Provide training and workshops on digital humanities research methods and tools.
Advise on developing digital humanities curriculum
Develop LibGuides and other documentation to support digital humanities research techniques.
Work with the Electronic Resources Librarian Director of Digital Collections and the Center of Digital Humanities Research team to ensure the proper acquisition transformation and availability of licensed and openaccess electronic humanitiesfocused data for responsible text mining.
Participate in professional organizations and collaboration opportunities.
Participate in professional conferences and monitor developments and best practices elsewhere to ensure excellence in research support.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Library Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of academic library functions.
A wellqualified candidate will also have some combination of:
Experience with digital humanities in a research or academic setting.
Experience working with public academic or specialized libraries and archives.
Skill with scripted data cleanup and specialized data management tools.
Demonstrated history of exemplary customer service.
Strong background in humanities librarianship and strong technical acumen with information management data mining and repository software.
Some coding or software development expertise is preferred.
Familiarity with metadata standards and digital humanities practices.
Ability to apply techniques including text mining and data visualization.
Ability to curate digital exhibits for discoverability fidelity and impact.
Awareness of the implications of special collections.
Ability to communicate with colleagues and researchers.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidates education and experience. Salary amounts will be discussed during the initial interview.
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. Additionally if you have a digital portfolio or website showcasing past digital humanities projects such as digital exhibits text mining analyses data visualizations or teaching materials please feel free to attach those materials to your application as well. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching research and service. Learn more about our various libraries at
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
1215 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
