Digital Exploration Center Librarian, Assistant Librarian

The Opportunity
Shape the future of digital scholarship at the University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries as our new Digital Exploration Center Librarian. This full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position at the Assistant Librarian rank offers an opportunity to coordinate innovative digital scholarship projects in collaboration with emerging and established scholars in the Libraries and across campus.

In this new role, you will coordinate a wide range of cutting-edge research initiatives, from data visualization and geospatial mapping to digital storytelling and humanities projects. You will coordinate with other colleagues and will offer consultations, workshops, and a variety of scholarly events. As a leader, you will be instrumental in launching and shaping the Libraries' new Digital Exploration Center (DEC), opening in early 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will feature an immersive visualization lab, extended reality (XR) technologies, an adjustable classroom, podcast and production studios, and flexible collaboration spaces. The DEC represents our commitment to advancing research and fostering cross-disciplinary innovation at UCF.

As part of our new Digital Scholarship department, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to supporting researchers across all disciplines and career stages. You will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across campus on digital projects and work with students to create compelling digital exhibitions that bring collections to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of digital scholarship at UCF and bolster campus partnerships while supporting UCF's dynamic research community.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Direct the DEC's daily operations, including staff supervision.

• Monitor, assess, and implement emerging digital scholarship trends to maintain innovative service offerings.

Technology Infrastructure & Resources

• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of technological assets.

• Collaborate with the Libraries' technology staff to support infrastructure.

Educational Programming & Consultation

• Lead digital scholarship education through consultations and workshops.

• Provide guidance on digital scholarship methodologies and tools.

Campus Engagement

• Build and maintain partnerships across campus.

• Promote integration of DEC resources into research and teaching.

About the UCF Libraries
The UCF Libraries enhance student success and faculty excellence through a dynamic network of libraries and information professionals. Serving the UCF community across multiple campuses, including the flagship John C. Hitt Library, we provide seamless support services, essential resources, and cutting-edge technology to optimize research and visibility. Our mission is to empower and collaborate with our community to promote academic success, research, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Our forward-thinking organizational structure is designed to maximize impact:

• Academic Engagement: Partnering with students, faculty, and the community.

• Administrative Services: Offering comprehensive financial, physical, and talent support.

• Resources & Discovery: Curating and optimizing access to vital content.

• Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility: Leveraging technology and elevating the research enterprise.

At the UCF Libraries, you will be part of a team dedicated to innovation, curiosity, and enhancing academic leadership and student achievement. Ready to make your mark in our modern and innovative environment? Discover more at http://library.ucf.edu.

Also, be sure to check out Boundless Learning: Redefining the Library Experience, the UCF Libraries' 2024-2027 Strategic Directions, to learn more about our transformative journey.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in library and/or information science from an accredited institution at time of hire; or doctorate combined with academic library experience at time of hire.

• Familiarity with digital scholarship methodologies, tools, and related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing projects.

• Experience providing instruction or training in technical topics.

• Experience working in a computer lab, digital scholarship center, or similar facility.

• Familiarity with XR technologies, GIS, or A/V production and post-production technologies and software.

Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Katy Miller, search chair, at katy.miller@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Application reviews begin on 3/27/2025

Assistant Librarian salary starts at $60,000 - negotiable

Job Close Date:
Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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