Romance Languages Librarian & Digital Scholarship Liaison

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

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