Digital Humanities Librarian

Position Overview

The Digital Humanities Librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and students on the use of digital humanities (DH) scholarship, tools, and methods. Duties will 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 of the field to amplify stories by and about underrepresented groups.

Working closely with colleagues in KU Libraries as a 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.

KU Libraries mission is to advance research, teaching, and learning at the intersection of people and ideas. We seek to empower all learners through transformative partnerships, including the IDRH. Situated in KU Libraries and reporting to the librarian co‑director of the IDRH, the Digital Humanities Librarian is a key member of the IDRH staff, collaborating closely with the IDRH co‑directors and other stakeholders to shape the vision of the IDRH, set and assess goals, and provide a range of services, programming, and support for digital humanities research.

• Works with one or more tools or platforms for creating scholarly digital projects, which may include but are not limited to Omeka, ArcGIS Story Maps, Hypothes.is, Scalar, Jekyll
• Works with web development and/or programming tools, which may include but are not limited to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, R, Git, Jupyter Notebook, tools for working with Generative AI and Large Language Models
• Works with structured data formats, which may include but are not limited to JSON, XML, CSV, relational databases
• Engages with current trends and resources in the digital humanities
• Develops grant proposals
• Develops and delivers workshops, instruction sessions, and other training
• Works collegially and collaboratively in a team environment

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued.

When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

This is a full‑time, 12‑month, tenure‑track faculty position. Rank considerations are based on professional performance, research, and service experience sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian. See the Libraries Criteria for Academic Ranks document: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-faculty

Additional information about the Libraries promotion and tenure procedures can be found at the following website: -libraries

• Consults with students, faculty, and staff on digital humanities projects, providing technical expertise and support for DH methods. Consultations are designed to empower faculty and graduate students to pursue their own research and teaching.
• 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.
• Understands the potential benefits and liabilities of…