Job Description:

The University of Oklahoma Libraries is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Digital Scholarship Librarian. Working in the Bizzell Memorial Library, within the Digital Strategies and Innovation Division, this position reports to the Director of Digital Scholarship and Data Services. The successful candidate should have an awareness of digital scholarship and digital humanities in academic libraries and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

The Digital Scholarship Librarian will be part of a team responsible for supporting data-intensive digital research and scholarship services, including research data management and visualization, 3D scanning and printing, AR/VR offerings, and informatics.

This position will support faculty and student digital research projects with guidance from the Director of Digital Scholarship and Data Services, ranging from short and long-term consultations (e.g., helping to identify appropriate methods, tools, and training resources) to more intensive, hands-on assistance with technology solutions for digital scholarship. As a supporting role in the Libraries digital scholarship services, this position delivers library instruction, reference services, instructional guides and research aids within the scope of their domain. This role will participate in research technology assessments, answer patron questions, compile data, and represent the Libraries digital scholarship services to internal and external users.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Assist faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in digital research projects with guidance from the Director of Digital Scholarship and Data Services.


• Provide basic consultations and hands-on assistance with technology.


• Collaborate with colleagues to provide support for digital scholarship projects and services.


• Support the integration of digital scholarship into course curricula.


• Provide training on research tools and workflows at a basic level.


• Develop presentations on foundational trends in digital scholarship methods and tools.
  
  


• Assist colleagues and partners with metrics reporting and visualization of analysis of service use and impact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must attach the following documents in pdf format:

• Cover letter


• Resume


• List of 3 Professional References

Hire will be contingent on submission of academic transcripts.

Best consideration date for this position is May 31, 2024.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Skills:

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a respectful, equitable and inclusive way.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with end-users at varying technological skill levels.


• Current technology skills including Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Experience building and sustaining effective interpersonal relationships and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability and desire to perform a number of different types of tasks through a given work day, ranging from handling of urgent requests to working on long term projects.


• Critical thinking skills, including an aptitude to research, collect, and analyze data and prepare reports or responses to inquiries.

Certifications: None.

 

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.


• Ability to communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others.


• Ability to use computer daily.

Department Preferences:

• Familiarity with research methodologies.


• Proficiency in both PC and Mac environments.


• Basic experience with data analysis and visualization methods.


• Exposure to digital curation tools.

Supervision: 

• No supervisory duties.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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