Scholarly Engagement Librarian for Digital Scholarship
Location New Orleans, LA, US
Organization Name Howard Tilton Library
The Scholarly Engagement Librarian for Digital Scholarship provides leadership for digital scholarship support across campus. S/he identifies and implements digital tools and resources that advance the scholarly work of Tulane’s researchers at all levels. Working with faculty, students, and information technology specialists, this position furthers successful use and integration of digital tools in research, teaching and learning. S/he will be a partner and resource person for subject librarians and curators and will serve as a subject liaison providing research assistance, instruction in the use of library resources, and collection development and management in assigned subject(s) area.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
Understanding of the research process and knowledge of the ways that new technologies are affecting the production of scholarship
Experience with digital research tools and approaches (e.g. image analysis, text mining, data visualization, social network analysis)
Experience with library research tools and research consultation experience
Experience in library instruction in an academic or research library
Understanding of collection development and management, including financial responsibility, in an academic library
Knowledge of the scholarly communications process (e.g., scholarly publishing, copyright, institutional or subject repositories)
Enthusiasm for creative and engaging outreach
Strong interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, technology professionals, and library colleagues
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent at the time of hire
Experience working in an academic library
Preferred Qualifications
A second advanced degree in an academic discipline
One year of previous instruction experience in an academic library
One year of collection development in an academic library
How To Apply
Visit http://library.tulane.edu/about/job-opportunities
This posting will be open until filled.
Tulane is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.