Digital Humanities Librarian Job at Inside Higher Ed in Lawrence

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Position Overview

The Digital Humanities Librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and students on the use of digital humanities (DH) scholarship, tools, and methods. Duties include project consulting and development, working with course instructors to incorporate DH into the classroom, and providing training for faculty, staff, and students in digital humanities tools and methods. The position requires a broad familiarity with the digital humanities, including the capacity to amplify stories by and about underrepresented groups. Working closely with colleagues in KU Libraries as part of the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH), the successful applicant will contribute to a collaborative approach to digital scholarship that raises the visibility of digital humanities on campus and enhances KU’s reputation in the DH community.

Professional Responsibilities

• Consults with students, faculty, and staff on digital humanities projects, providing technical expertise and support for DH methods.
• Offers introductory training in DH tools and methods; oversees and executes hands‑on workshops, training sessions, and seminars for faculty and graduate students.
• Develops and delivers DH content for graduate and undergraduate courses and works with instructors to integrate DH skills into course learning outcomes.
• Designs and develops programmatic materials and content to support IDRH programs and activities to foster engagement of students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Creates and maintains project documentation.
• Independently and collaboratively coordinates and executes a variety of IDRH programs and events, which may include grant‑funded programs.
• Collaborates on grant funding proposals.
• Participates in IDRH in a leadership role, helping develop goals and objectives, and participating in the planning, administration, and execution of IDRH events and programming.
• Assesses and reports on IDRH program outcomes.
• Engages with KU Libraries colleagues to enhance and coordinate digital scholarship support; participates in services and programs such as Sprints and Carpentries.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and other librarians to design and deliver library instruction to students.
• Advances the libraries’ priorities and strategic directions through participation on project teams and/or task forces.

Research and Service

• Contributes to the profession’s collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly research activity, including publication of articles, books, book reviews, grant‑supported inquiry, or editorial work.
• Engages in service to the Libraries, the University, and professional organizations by participating in committee work, projects, and other contributory achievements.

Qualifications

• ALA‑accredited master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent from a foreign institution by date of appointment OR a PhD in library and information science from an LIS program that also offered an ALA‑accredited master’s degree at the time the PhD was awarded.
• Successful applicant will have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position, as specified in the degree and accreditation requirements.

Application Instructions

Applicants should attach a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor) to this online application. An online application must be completed to be considered for this position. Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2025. Please submit a complete application no later than midnight on November 17, 2025 for consideration.