AI Initiatives Librarian — Strategy, Literacy & Innovation

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Libraries are seeking an AI Initiatives Librarian to provide strategic leadership for AI adoption, assessment, and ethical stewardship across library services. The role emphasizes cross‑unit coordination and advancing innovative AI solutions.

You will collaborate with campus partners, develop AI literacy programs for students and staff, evaluate tools, and guide responsible, user‑centered AI adoption across library workflows and collections.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or advanced data/CS degree.
• Minimum 3 years in an academic library or research setting.
• Experience evaluating AI tools in research or education.
• Familiarity with scripting languages and APIs.
• Ability to lead technology initiatives without direct supervision.
• Strong instructional design and assessment skills.
• Knowledge of ethics, privacy, copyright, and accessibility in AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic AI roadmap across library operations and services.
• Track AI projects with metrics and assess impact.
• Evaluate generative AI tools and NLP applications for adoption.
• Coordinate AI literacy programs for students and staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners on AI initiatives.
• Represent Library in committees related to AI and UX.

Skills

Cross-department collaboration

AI literacy

Project coordination

Instructional program design

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

MLS/MLIS degree

Advanced degree in data science or CS

Tools

Python

R

APIs

Job description

University of Miami Libraries are seeking an AI Initiatives Librarian to provide strategic leadership for AI adoption, assessment, and ethical stewardship across library services. The role emphasizes cross‑unit coordination and advancing innovative AI solutions.

You will collaborate with campus partners, develop AI literacy programs for students and staff, evaluate tools, and guide responsible, user‑centered AI adoption across library workflows and collections.