Digital Exploration Center Librarian, Assistant Librarian

Description

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 offer consultations, workshops, and a variety of scholarly events. As a leader, you will play a key role in launching and shaping the Libraries’ new Digital Exploration Center (DEC), opening in early 2026.

The DEC will feature an immersive visualization lab, extended reality (XR) technologies, an adjustable classroom, podcast and production studios, and flexible collaboration spaces, reflecting UCF’s commitment to advancing research and fostering cross‑disciplinary innovation.

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.

• Direct the DEC’s daily operations, including staff supervision.
• Monitor, assess, and implement emerging digital scholarship trends to maintain innovative service offerings.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of technological assets.
• Collaborate with the Libraries’ technology staff to support infrastructure.

• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of technological assets.
• Collaborate with the Libraries’ technology staff to support infrastructure.

• Lead digital scholarship education through consultations and workshops.
• Provide guidance on digital scholarship methodologies and tools.

• Build and maintain partnerships across campus.
• Promote integration of DEC resources into research and teaching.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 by election of the submission date.

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.

Katy Miller, search chair, ler

Application reviews begin on 3/27/2025.

Assistant Librarian salary starts at $60,000 - negotiable.

Open until filled.

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Katy Miller, katy.miller

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