Advanced Digital Humanities Librarian & Tech Lead

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University Libraries seeks a Digital Humanities Librarian to lead advanced technical work for CreateFSU, the Libraries’ web-hosting service, and to support faculty and student digital scholarship through consultation, instruction, and collaborative projects.

The role emphasizes developing tools, documentation, and workshops that expand access to emerging technologies, while fostering a vibrant digital humanities community across campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program; or Master’s degree in a humanities discipline, digital humanities, or a closely related field with relevant technical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently learn and apply new technologies, software applications, programming languages, and web-based tools.
• Understanding of current research trends, emerging technologies, and methodological shifts in the digital humanities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to public service and user-centered support.
• Strong collaborative mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving organizational environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the advanced technical lead for CreateFSU and related web-hosting platforms, providing consultation, troubleshooting, and support for complex digital scholarship projects.
• Assist faculty, graduate students, and researchers in developing and sustaining digital humanities projects using a variety of publishing and web-based platforms.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, and user guides that support digital research and publishing initiatives.
• Collaborate with DRS colleagues to design and deliver workshops, instructional programming, and technical training through initiatives such as the Digital Research Incubator.
• Provide instruction in digital research methods, programming, data analysis, and related technologies, helping students and researchers build practical skills that support academic and professional success.
• Partner with faculty to integrate digital humanities tools, methodologies, and assignments into undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Skills

Digital humanities

Web hosting platforms

Programming (Python/R)

Teaching/workshops

Education

MLS or related master's in humanities or digital humanities

Tools

WordPress

Reclaim Hosting

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

Florida State University Libraries seeks a Digital Humanities Librarian to lead advanced technical work for CreateFSU, the Libraries’ web-hosting service, and to support faculty and student digital scholarship through consultation, instruction, and collaborative projects.

The role emphasizes developing tools, documentation, and workshops that expand access to emerging technologies, while fostering a vibrant digital humanities community across campus.