Emerging Library Technologies and Research Librarian at InsideHigherEd

Emerging Library Technologies and Research Librarian

Regular

SA69224

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$82,000 - $90,000/annual salary

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Emerging Library Technologies and Research Librarian identifies, investigates, and integrates emerging technologies (e.g., AI, virtual reality, etc.) into the core teaching and research mission of the library and university curriculum.

This position supports library initiatives, focusing on emerging technologies and collaborations with Library Research and Data Services and Library AI Literacy and Instructional Services, to expand, assess, and improve these services.

In addition, this position participates in reference, collection development, and liaison work; provides library instruction in various formats, including research and library information sessions embedded in classes and individual research consultations with faculty and students; develops and delivers workshops in consultation with the Associate and Assistant Deans, focusing on emerging library and academic technologies and research methodologies; serves on library committees and as needed, university-wide committees; works on special projects; and other duties as assigned.

Technology Investigations

• Monitor trends in emerging technologies (e.g., AI, VR/AR, etc.) relevant to academic libraries.
• Evaluate potential applications of new tools and platforms for library services and academic support.

• Lead pilot projects and initiatives to integrate emerging technologies into library operations and services, in collaboration with IS&T, the Leatherby Libraries Leadership Council, Library Research and Data Services, and Library AI Literacy and Instructional Services.
• Provide full support and back-up to current library operations and systems in consultation with the Senior Library Technician, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolutions with vendors who supply the library’s software, technologies, and systems.

• Assess the impact and effectiveness of library technology initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders on outcomes and recommendations.

• Participate in reference, collection development (including existing and new digital tools and born-digital resources), and liaison work.
• Provide library instruction in various formats, including research and library information sessions embedded in classes and individual research consultations with faculty and students.
• Develop and deliver workshops in consultation with the Associate and Assistant Deans, focusing on emerging library and academic technologies and research methodologies (e.g., systematic reviews, AI literacy, etc.).

• Serve on library committees and as needed, university-wide committees.
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.

• A.L.A. accredited M.L.S. degree or equivalent experience and education.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in reference services, collection development, library research and instruction, and liaison support in an academic library.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact with individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside the university.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions/recommendations.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a full variety of online database products, and trends in online service access.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate work among different projects.
• Proven ability to offer new approaches and innovation as appropriate to the position (e.g., open educational resources, data and AI literacy).
• Knowledge of the writing and publishing (e.g., scholarly communications, open access) process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies, emerging technologies, and processes (e.g., systematic reviews, etc.).

• Additional Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with library software, technologies, and systems, including working with integrated library system, electronic resources management, etc. (Will Train)

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.