AI Literacy & Research Services Librarian

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Longwood University invites applications for the Research Services & Artificial Intelligence Librarian (FA188) in the Greenwood Library. The role combines traditional librarianship with leading AI literacy initiatives, guiding ethical and effective AI use in research and teaching.

The position reports to the Dean of Greenwood Library and engages campus partners to shape university-wide AI policies and digital initiatives, with in-person duties on Longwood's campus in Farmville, VA.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience with library research support and instruction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for explaining tech concepts.
• Knowledge of AI tools (language models, AI-based research tools).
• Understanding of ethical, legal, and social implications of AI, incl. bias and IP.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research consultation across disciplines.
• Teach information literacy and AI literacy through workshops and classroom instruction.
• Participate in collection development.
• Collaborate with faculty to support curriculum development and resource integration.
• Facilitate the creation of low- and no-cost course materials.

Skills

Research support

Information literacy instruction

Communication skills

AI tools knowledge

AI ethics & policy

Independent & collaborative work

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Longwood University invites applications for the Research Services & Artificial Intelligence Librarian (FA188) in the Greenwood Library. The role combines traditional librarianship with leading AI literacy initiatives, guiding ethical and effective AI use in research and teaching.

The position reports to the Dean of Greenwood Library and engages campus partners to shape university-wide AI policies and digital initiatives, with in-person duties on Longwood's campus in Farmville, VA.