Languages, Literatures & Digital Humanities Librarian - University of Missouri - Columbia, MO

www.amigos.org - jobboard; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri seeks an innovative Languages, Literatures & Digital Humanities Librarian to serve as a subject librarian for humanities areas. This role involves engaging with academic disciplines, providing research support, and managing collections, with opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and training.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.

Educational fee discounts for all UM System campuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from ALA accredited program required.
• Demonstrated interest in providing research support.
• Familiarity with digital scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Engage in library liaison activities with assigned academic disciplines.
• Provide in-person and online reference services.
• Contribute to building and managing diverse collections.

Skills

User-centered library service

Research support in humanities

Digital humanities support

Language proficiency

Library instruction

Exploring new technologies

Collaborative work skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)

Job description

Languages, Literatures & Digital Humanities Librarian -- University of Missouri -- Columbia, MO

MU Libraries seeks an innovative and collaborative librarian to serve as Languages, Literatures and Digital Humanities Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Research and Information Services, this librarian will serve as a subject librarian for assigned humanities areas and supporting digital humanities. Entry level and experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. Training and mentorship will be provided.

Description of Duties

1. Engages in library liaison activities with assigned academic disciplines in languages, literatures, linguistics and other assigned areas within humanities.

• Serves as a proactive ambassador to highlight Libraries’ services, resources, and partnerships to meet student and faculty needs.
• Keeps abreast of trends and developments in information resources, scholarly communication, digital scholarship, and open educational resources, especially in assigned disciplines.
• Supports open data and research impact.

2. Provides the entire range of in-person and online reference and research support services (some evening and weekend hours required), providing high quality and timely services.

• Provides research support to students and faculty in assigned disciplines, and general research support as needed.
• Participates in the planning and delivery of team-based virtual research services (i.e., chat, text, email, and telephone).
• Collaborates in the design, implementation, and maintenance of relevant online tools and services in order to integrate library services and resources into the workflow of teaching, learning, and research.

3. Provides instruction/information literacy services.

• Plans, coordinates, and delivers in-person and online library instruction that is inclusive and incorporates active learning and assessment.
• Develops and maintains online guides and digital learning objects to support courses and disciplinary research.
• Contributes, as needed, to teaching general and interdisciplinary instruction.

4. Contributes to building and managing collections that are diverse, forward-looking, and that meet the research and curricular needs of assigned departments.

• Communicates regularly with faculty regarding collection priorities, needs, and access.
• Maintains familiarity with publishing and research trends.
• Manages budget allocations and expenditures and monitors usage patterns.

5. Provides leadership and expertise in services supporting digital humanities/scholarship.

• Works collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and fellow librarians on digital scholarship projects, digital repository services and assessment initiatives.
• Works with library and campus partners to create programming to share new concepts and skills related to digital humanities and to supports use of digital research methods.
• Explores new ideas for developing support for digital humanities services and programming.

6. Actively engages in networking, professional development, and other scholarly activities.

• Contributes to and learns from the profession through local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications.
• Identifies and integrates best practices in service, teaching and learning, and scholarly activity.

7. Advances the Libraries’ and University’s mission through service.

• Participates in committees and task forces within the Libraries, University, and the profession.
• Maintains professional collaborations with other campus constituencies, consortia colleagues, and community organizations.

8. Works with colleagues to create a learning and working environment that is inclusive and welcoming and that supports the University's community.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or from a program in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA.

Candidates will also be evaluated on the following:

• Strong commitment to user-centered library service.
• Education, experience, and/or strong demonstrated interest in providing research support in humanities.
• Demonstrated interest in growing expertise and abilities to support digital humanities
• Demonstrated language proficiency (reading knowledge) of a second language.
• Interest in providing library instruction and reference in a variety of modalities.
• Interest in and aptitude for exploring new technologies and innovations supportingteaching and research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changingenvironment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well asverbal and written skills.
• Ability to adjust priorities, take initiative, set goals, and complete projects.
• Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Interest in or familiarity with collection development.
• Desire to seek out new responsibilities, generate new ideas, and pursue self-development.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary and librarian rank will be commensurate with experience within an expected range of $52,000 to $70,000 per year. This position holds non-tenure track (NTT) faculty status. For information regarding title and rank, please review the MU Libraries’ Librarian and Archivist Governance Document found at: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/ld.php?content_id=79094147

Application Materials

A cover letter, contact information for three references and CV must be uploaded

Application Deadline

Preference for applications received by June 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.