Digital Humanities Librarian, Brown University, Providence, RI
Posted September 17, 2014
Job Description:
The Digital Humanities Librarian plays a central role in the integration of digital tools, resources and methodologies with traditional resources and approaches to research, teaching and learning in the Humanities. Together with the Senior Digital Humanities Librarian and staff of the Center for Digital Scholarship, and colleagues within Research and Outreach Services, the Digital Humanities Librarian will work with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates to develop sustainable research projects, classroom support, and direct instruction in digital methods in the humanities.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree, Ph.D. preferred, in Humanities field and/or MLS from ALA accredited Library School and advanced degree in Humanities field.
- 3 years of experience either in academic library setting or academic digital humanities
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with technologies and standards used in Digital Humanities work such as TEI, visualization, text and/or network analysis, common scripting languages, HTML5 and related web technologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in scholarly communications.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong public presentation skills; teaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member.
Recruiting Start Date:
2014-09-04-07:00
Job Posting Title:
Digital Humanities Librarian
Department:
University Library
Grade:
Grade 10
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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To apply, visit Brown University’s website.