Librarian for Romance Languages

University of Virginia; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Library seeks a dynamic Librarian for Romance Languages to serve as a liaison to the Department of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese, the Department of French, and related programs. This open-rank Academic General Faculty position emphasizes research support, instruction, and collaboration in a globally aware library.

The role includes outreach to faculty and students, involvement in digital scholarship, and collection development to support UVA’s language and global

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science or related field.
• Strong background in Romance languages and Latin American studies.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking).
• Commitment to equity and inclusive workplace and ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to multiple departments and programs (Spanish, Italian & Portuguese, French, Latin American Studies).
• Provide research assistance to scholars at all levels and participate in digital scholarship projects.
• Deliver instruction in various formats (course-related, orientations, workshops, tutorials) and integrate information, digital, and AI literacy into curricula.
• Collaborate with Collections Management and other liaisons to prioritize materials for foreign language and global studies.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Information literacy

Education

Master's in library science

Terminal degree in Romance languages or related field

Job 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 appropriate. 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.

This is an open-rank Academic General Faculty (AGF) position on the Library track. AGF Librarians are tenure-ineligible and receive three-year renewable appointments. For more information, see https://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/PROV-004#Library_Track. Reporting to the Director of Research in the Arts & Humanities, the Librarian for Romance Languages will provide communication and outreach to faculty, students, fellows, and community scholars, cultivating strong partnerships and seeking opportunities for enhanced collaboration. They will provide research assistance to scholars at all levels and participate 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 participate 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. Departments 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-$82,000. Review of applicants will begin September 25, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.

Qualifiations

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in library or information science; OR a terminal degree in a field related to Romance languages and literatures along with appropriate experience in an academic library.
• Strong academic background in Romance languages and literatures, Latin American Studies, or a similar 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).