Howard-Tilton Memorial Library invites applications for the position of Scholarly Engagement Librarian for Digital Scholarship. The library seeks to build its professional staff by recruiting talented, energetic librarians interested in shaping the future of Tulane University and New Orleans.
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.
Requirements:
• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent at the time of hire and experience working in an academic library or an advanced degree and professional experience in the areas of job responsibilities
• 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 instruction in an academic or research 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
Complete requirements, benefits information, and application instructions are available at: http://library.tulane.edu/about/job-opportunities
Tulane is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.