AI Fluency & Computing Librarian — Hybrid, Open Data Focus

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition benefits

Generous leave

Job summary

George Mason University’s University Libraries in Fairfax, VA, seeks an AI Fluency and Computing Librarian to advance library programs in AI and computing. You will provide instruction, reference, and research support, developing services that align with GMU’s STEM initiatives and open data efforts.

As part of the Science and Technology team, you’ll collaborate across colleges (Engineering, Public Health, Science) and with DDSS, Mason Publishing, and other units.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program.
• Experience in planning, designing, and implementing AI literacy programming for a variety of audiences.
• Experience in developing outreach strategies and building relationships with faculty and students to deliver high-impact services and resources.
• Experience in building collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of varying backgrounds and perspectives.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in AI technologies and innovation and their implications for AI literacy.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the university’s AI and computer science initiatives by coordinating AI educational programming provided by the Libraries.
• Serves as the Libraries' primary contact for general AI-related inquiries, providing initial consultation and directing requests to appropriate internal or external experts and resources.
• Acts as the primary subject matter expert in AI literacy, provides support for library instructors regarding AI literacy, and maintains current awareness of AI trends.
• Promotes scholarly discourse around ethical and innovative uses of AI.
• Tracks and shares outcomes of internal and external AI initiatives to inform strategic planning and demonstrate alignment with the university’s strategic AI goals.
• Represents the Libraries among university, consortial, regional, and national AI initiatives as appropriate; and
• Monitors and communicates AI-related policy developments with the Commonwealth of Virginia and at George Mason University.

Skills

AI literacy

Stakeholder collaboration

Teaching & outreach

Research support

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Library & Information Science

Job description

George Mason University’s University Libraries in Fairfax, VA, seeks an AI Fluency and Computing Librarian to advance library programs in AI and computing. You will provide instruction, reference, and research support, developing services that align with GMU’s STEM initiatives and open data efforts.

As part of the Science and Technology team, you’ll collaborate across colleges (Engineering, Public Health, Science) and with DDSS, Mason Publishing, and other units.