Lead Digital Scholarship Librarian for CreateFSU

Digital Library Federation; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University Libraries seeks a Digital Humanities Librarian to lead CreateFSU and support digital scholarship. You will guide advanced hosting, consult with faculty, and develop resources for scholarly publishing.

You will design workshops, teach digital methods, and collaborate with campus partners to advance research excellence and student learning through digital humanities initiatives.

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.
• Consult with faculty, students, and staff on digital research projects, scholarly communication, and emerging technologies.
• Foster collaborative relationships with partner units, including the Research Computing Center and the Interdisciplinary Data Humanities Initiative.
• Serve as a resource for campus digital scholarship efforts and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance research capabilities across disciplines.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly activities related to digital humanities, digital scholarship, and academic librarianship.
• Participate in library, university, and professional service activities.
• Stay informed of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices that advance digital research and scholarship.

Skills

Independent learning

Programming languages

Digital humanities

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

MLS or related MA

Tools

WordPress

Reclaim Hosting

HTML/CSS/JS

Python or R

Job description

Florida State University Libraries seeks a Digital Humanities Librarian to lead CreateFSU and support digital scholarship. You will guide advanced hosting, consult with faculty, and develop resources for scholarly publishing.

You will design workshops, teach digital methods, and collaborate with campus partners to advance research excellence and student learning through digital humanities initiatives.