Librarian for Romance Languages

University-of-Virgini; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Librarian for Romance Languages to support language scholarship, collaborate with departments, and promote access to foreign language resources across UVA. The role includes liaison duties, instruction, and participation in digital scholarship projects within the Arts & Humanities team.

Reporting to the Director of Research in the Arts & Humanities, the Librarian will build partnerships, assist researchers at all levels, and engage with emerging

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science (MLS) or a terminal degree in Romance languages with relevant academic library experience.
• Strong background in Romance languages and literature, Latin American studies, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for academic librarianship.
• Willingness to explore emerging technologies including AI and its impact on research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Department of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese; Department of French; Latin American Studies; and related areas to support language resources.
• Provide research assistance to scholars at all levels and participate in digital scholarship projects with faculty and staff.
• Deliver instruction through courses, orientations, workshops, tutorials, and integrate information literacy, data literacy, and AI literacy into curricula.
• Collaborate with Collections Management to set collection priorities and promote newly acquired resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MLS or terminal degree in Romance languages with academic library experience

Job description

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: University Library

Location

Open Date

Aug 25, 2026

Description

The University of Virginia Library seeks a dynamic, collegial, and highly-skilled professional to serve as the Librarian for Romance Languages . As a member of the Arts and Humanities team, the successful candidate will serve as the liaison to multiple departments and programs, including the Department of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese; the Department of French; the Latin American Studies Program ; and other areas as a ppropriate . The Librarian for Romance Languages will also work with library colleagues to support non-English language scholarship and resources across UVA’s schools and departments.

Reporting to the Director of Research in the A r t s & Humanities, the Librarian for Romance Language s will provide communication and outreach to faculty, students, fellows, and community scholars, cultivating strong p art nerships and seeking opportunities for enhanced collaboration. They will provide research assistance to scholars at all levels and p art icipate in digital scholarship projects in collaboration with faculty, students, and library colleagues. The Librarian will provide instruction in a variety of forms (course-related instruction, orientations, workshops, tutorials) and will engage with faculty to integrate information, digital, and data , and AI literacy concepts and skills into the curriculum . They will be responsible for working with the Collections Management team and the other liaisons to establish collection priorities for materials that support UVA’s foreign language and global studies programs , and will recommend specific purchases, maintain digital desiderata lists, and promote newly acquired resources. The Librarian for Romance Languages will engage in creative thinking and research projects (both structured and unstructured) to promote innovations in librarianship. They will be expected to p art icipate in regional and/or national professional organizations related to academic librarianship and Romance language librarianship in particular .

About the University of Virginia Library:

The University of Virginia Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others.

The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, inclusiveness, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. Dep art ments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive. UVA Library is interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range of experiences, education, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a dynamic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway .

Anticipated hiring range : $ 65 ,000- $ 8 2 ,000 . Review of applicants will begin September 25 , 2026 , and the position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• A master's degree in library or information science ; OR a terminal degree in a field related to R o mance languages and literatures along with appropriate experience in an academic library.
• Strong academic background in Romance language s and literature s , Latin American Studies, or a simila r field appropriate to the position.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for the possibilities offered by academic librarianship as a profession.
• Willingness to explore and critically engage with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and maintain a current understanding of their impact on research and teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational , and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, team-based organization .
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Advanced proficiency in French, Italian , or Portuguese.
• Professional experience working in a liaison or subject specialist role in an academic library.
• Familiarity with scholarly publishing models and with open educational resources (OER).