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The University of Alabama Libraries, a system of four separate discipline-related libraries, is proud to support the research enterprise at the University of Alabama via a comprehensive and integrated network of resources, services, and technologies designed to meet the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff. We take pride in serving as a hub for innovation, knowledge creation and dissemination, research assistance, and collaborative learning.

Members of the University of Alabama family visited our physical and virtual spaces over 10 million times in 2022. Our print collections span over 6 million volumes, and we offer access to 2.5 million E-Books, 220,000 AV titles, and 98,000 E-Journals via our 685 databases. 

University Libraries provides strong mentorship for faculty and staff, with ongoing collaborative opportunities, and administrative support for innovative services and ideas. We provide excellent support for needed technology and conference travel, and we are invested in academic freedom with teaching and research.

Our staff routinely update and maintain cutting edge programs of service in support of our stakeholders. Our faculty librarians have developed a robust instruction program, including a series of research data services and workshops, that consistently performs at the top of the SEC. We are heavily invested in performing the same high value research that our stakeholders produce, and that assists us in our data-driven strategic planning for the future. Our librarians have produced 75 peer reviewed journal articles in Tier 1 journals in the last 2 years.

If working with a talented group of professionals who value service, innovation, and high achievement, earning a nationally competitive starting salary, in a thriving college town, with a low cost of living, close to Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, and the Gulf Coast sounds interesting to you, start your application process with us to learn more!

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Artificial Intelligence Librarian - 530155

  • Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty
  • Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
  • 219101 - University Libraries

The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a creative and motivated individual to join the Research Computing Services team as the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Librarian. Reporting to the Director of Research Computing Services, this position serves a dual role, supporting AI-assisted workflows and services within University Libraries and participating in multimodal library and information literacy instruction.

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Metadata Analytics Librarian

  • Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty
  • Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
  • 219101 - University Libraries

The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and highly motivated, service-oriented professional for the position of Metadata Analytics Librarian at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Reporting to the Head of Metadata and Archival Processing within the Resource Acquisition & Discovery unit, the Metadata Analytics Librarian provides strategic direction in the creation, management, analysis, and development of metadata that supports discovery, access, preservation, and stewardship of the University Libraries collections and scholarly resources. Working collaboratively with library faculty and staff working in various areas of University Libraries, the Metadata Analytics Librarian contributes to the development and implementation of metadata workflows and best practices that support evolving local and national standards for bibliographic control and resource discovery.

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Research & Instructional Services Librarian - 529658

  • Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty
  • Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
  • 219101 - University Libraries

The University of Alabama seeks a forward-thinking librarian with innovative ideas for learning-centered approaches to research and instructional services. Reporting to the Head of Information Services and Creative Media, this position works with campus faculty to develop instruction materials and library assignments and to identify needs and opportunities for outreach in assigned academic departments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong desire to teach and seeks out further knowledge in teaching and learning theories. They will be responsible for developing a robust instruction and outreach program, both in-person and online, while also offering software application training and support related to areas of liaison responsibilities for the disciplines assigned. This position also participates actively in instruction for the First-year Writing program. This position promotes collaboration and shared information experiences among students, assists with development and implementation of assessment initiatives aimed at improving services and collections, and creates and utilizes a variety of technologies and media for the advancement of library goals and objectives. This position collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders to conceptualize, define, and deliver contemporary services in support of cutting-edge approaches in instruction, research and reference, participating actively in in LibChat services and assessment activities. As part of the liaison role, this position will assist with instructional design initiatives and projects and continuously create and update digital learning objects in support of teaching and learning.

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