Head Librarian for AI, Digital Initiatives, and Scholarship

Drew University

Drew University is seeking a Head Librarian for AI, Digital Initiatives, and Scholarship in the University Libraries. The Librarian for Digital Initiatives, AI, and Scholarship serves as a key bridge between traditional research practices and evolving digital methods, helping position the library as a hub for interdisciplinary inquiry, experimentation, and scholarly innovation.

This position leads and advances the Library’s digital services, with a focus on knowledge design, data-informed research, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence across the research and teaching lifecycle. The incumbent collaborates closely with faculty, students, and campus partners to design, support, and sustain innovative digital projects while ensuring ethical, inclusive, and pedagogically grounded use of emerging technologies.

This is primarily an on-site, in-person position scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Scholarship & Cultural Analytics

Lead and support computational cultural initiatives, including text analysis, digital exhibits, spatial humanities, digital archives, and multimodal scholarship.
Consult with faculty and students on project design, tool selection, workflows, metadata, copyright, and sustainability.
Support digital publishing platforms (e.g., Omeka, Scalar, Pressbooks, Reclaim, or comparable tools).
Partner with Special Collections and Archives to develop digitally enhanced research projects using primary sources.

Artificial Intelligence in Research & Teaching

In coordination with other members of the Instructional Technology team, develop and lead workshops, guides, and training that foster AI literacy and encourage the thoughtful and responsible integration of AI tools into research design and academic writing.
Support the ethical and effective use of AI tools across the research lifecycle, including discovery, analysis, writing, data visualization, and digital creation.
Provide guidance on responsible AI use, including transparency, attribution, bias, copyright, and academic integrity.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate AI-informed research methods into coursework and assignments.
Stay current with emerging AI technologies relevant to libraries, scholarship, and pedagogy, and evaluate their applicability.

Instruction & Consultation

Develop learning materials, tutorials, and documentation that support scalable and inclusive access to digital scholarship tools.
Collaborate with subject librarians to embed digital and AI literacies into the curriculum.

Digital Infrastructure & Project Development

Participate in the selection, implementation, and assessment of digital platforms, tools, and services supporting scholarship.
Contribute to project planning, grant development, and external funding opportunities related to digital scholarship and digital humanities.
Advocate for sustainable, accessible, and interoperable digital infrastructure.

Collaboration & Campus Engagement

Work closely with partners across campus, including University Technology, Instructional Design, and Academic Divisions.
Lead the Technology Fellows project, providing supervision and mentoring a team of (5-8) student workers who provide support for digital tools in the classroom.
Participate in library-wide planning related to digital strategy, emerging technologies, and research support services.
Contribute to professional service, assessment, and ongoing program development.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in library and information science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
Demonstrated experience engaging with evolving AI tools to support faculty and students in thoughtful, ethical adoption.
Demonstrated experience supporting digital scholarship, Digital Humanities, or related digital research initiatives.
Experience providing instruction, consultations, or workshops in an academic setting.
Strong collaborative, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of AI platforms and concepts (such as vibe coding and bot construction) as they apply to academic research, teaching, or libraries.
Knowledge of program languages (e.g. Python, R) and frameworks such as scikit-learn, Hugging Face, TensorFlow.
Experience working with Special Collections, archives, or primary source materials in digital contexts.
Knowledge of copyright, intellectual property, and ethical considerations in digital and AI-enabled scholarship.
Experience with Digital Humanities or cultural analytic tools such as text mining, data visualization, GIS, digital exhibits, computational analysis, Photogrammetry, Storymaps, Deepfakes, podcasting, image analysis, Timelinejs, Zotero, Wikipedia, photoshop/gimp/inkscape, omeka, github, srt files, audacity, R, text analysis, python, and open refine.
Ability to contribute to a Digital Humanities curriculum.
Experience collaborating with instructional/learning designers.

How to Apply

To apply, submit the following materials:

Cover letter
CV/Resume

The first round of applications will be reviewed on March 13, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

About Drew University

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.

Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.

Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. These positions are subject to a background check.

Responsibilities Summary

This role leads and advances the Library’s digital services, focusing on knowledge design, data-informed research, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence across research and teaching lifecycles. Key duties include leading computational cultural initiatives, developing AI literacy training, and collaborating with faculty to integrate emerging technologies into coursework.

Requirements Summary

Required qualifications include a Master's degree in library and information science or an equivalent terminal degree, along with demonstrated experience engaging with evolving AI tools to support faculty and students ethically. Candidates must also have experience supporting digital scholarship initiatives and providing instruction or consultations in an academic environment.

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