Job Description
The Digital Scholarship Librarian is responsible for coordinating and executing planning in the Digital Scholarship Center and is an exciting opportunity for a flexible self-starter to design and implement new digital scholarship projects, tools, competencies, and services for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty researchers at the University of Wyoming.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead adoption and implementation of digital scholarly tools, methods, applications, and training in the DSC for faculty, students, and staff. Examples include but are not limited to software carpentries, textual analysis, NLP, machine learning, deep learning, R, Python, OCR engines, data visualization tools
- Develop partnerships with UW departments and faculty to support digital scholarship methods and tools
- Collaborate closely with library and university faculty and departments to identify opportunities for digital scholarship
- Coordinate, plan, and execute digital scholarship workshops for students, faculty, and staff in the DSC with the assistance of Digital Collections staff
- Coordinate with library systems staff, university IT, and UW’s Advanced Research & Computing Center (ARCC) to support digital applications and tools related to student and/or faculty scholarship
- Develop and implement training for librarians and staff on open & digital scholarship, including outreach to Wyoming community college librarians and administrators
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service, and professional development. (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw_reg_2-1_approved_10-14-20.pdf ).
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
Additional Info & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to establish positive and productive collaboration working with diverse audiences and colleagues throughout the library and beyond
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital scholarship methods, tools, and resources
- Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for digital scholarship and its application across diverse subject disciplines
- Willingness to learn new technologies both independently and in team settings
- Commitment to continued growth in areas of responsibility independently and in team settings
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*:
- Experience supporting faculty and students with scholarly consultation services
- Experience providing instruction, research consultation services, and/or workshops to faculty, students, and staff in an academic setting
- Supervisory experience
- Working experience with and/or teaching one or more of the following: software carpentries, textual analysis, NLP, machine learning, deep learning, Perl, R, Python, OCR engines, data visualization tools, Git
- Experience with content publishing and hosting platforms (e.g., Open Journal Systems, DSpace, Islandora, Figshare)
- Experience with high performance computing environments, systems, and applications
- Demonstrated research interest and scholarly activity in the field
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
*UW Libraries is committed to providing professional development funding and time to allow qualified candidates to acquire skills and grow into positions.
The Community
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
HR Info
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 2/10/2022 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.