Research Services & Artificial Intelligence Librarian (FA188)

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

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Administrative/Professional Job Type: Exempt Posted On: Tue Aug 18 2026 Job Description:

Longwood University invites applications for a Research Services & Artificial Intelligence Librarian (FA188) in the Greenwood Library.

In addition to traditional academic librarian responsibilities, the Research Services & Artificial Intelligence Librarian is a dynamic role responsible for supporting Longwood University's engagement with AI in research and instruction. Reporting to the Dean of Greenwood Library, this position serves as the primary coordinator for the library's AI literacy initiatives, developing structured programming to help students and faculty navigate the ethical, informational, and educational implications of machine learning in higher education.

Responsibilities

Traditional Responsibilities

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

AI Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the library's AI literacy initiatives, including workshops, research guides, and course-integrated instruction focused on the ethical and effective use and critical evaluation of AI.
• Stay current with rapid developments in AI and emerging technologies, communicating key trends and recommendations to library staff and campus partners.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders, such as Information Technology Services (ITS), the Digital Education Collaborative (DEC), Office of Student Conduct & Integrity, and the Center for Faculty Enrichment (CAFE), to contribute to university-wide AI policies and digital initiatives.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience with library research support and instruction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technological concepts to non-expert audiences.
• Knowledge of AI tools (e.g., language models, citation generators, AI-based research tools).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI, particularly regarding bias, transparency, and intellectual property.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing technological environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing AI-related services within a research or academic library setting.
• Second graduate degree in a relevant academic discipline.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $59,000 to $63,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [e-mail].

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

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