Drew University (NJ) 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. Leads and supports computational
cultural initiatives, including text analysis, digital exhibits, spatial
humanities, digital archives, and multimodal scholarship. 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 first round of applications will be reviewed on April 13, 2026, and
continue until the position is filled. Salary $70-75K annually.


For more information and to apply:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1a7897cc-04a2-40ac-93ee-a63f004602a5&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=529224&lang=en_US


Elizabeth


--


Elizabeth Leonard, she/her

Director

University Libraries and Special Collections

36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

973-408-3322 | drew.edu





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> There are 3 messages totaling 880 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
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>   1. Reminder - Call for Contributions: iPRES 2026 in Copenhagen –
> Submission
>      Deadline 16 March 2026
>   2. math4lib - please join us
>   3. Job Opportunity: Director of Recording & Archive
>
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>
> Date:    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:21:05 -0500
> From:    Steven Gentry <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Reminder - Call for Contributions: iPRES 2026 in Copenhagen –
> Submission Deadline 16 March 2026
>
> This is a friendly reminder that the organisers of iPRES 2026, the 22nd
> International Conference on Digital Preservation, invite submissions to be
> peer-reviewed. The conference will take place 21-25 September 2026 in
> Copenhagen, Denmark, and will offer both in-person and virtual
> participation options.
>
>
> iPRES is the premier global forum for digital preservation, bringing
> together researchers, practitioners, and organisations from across sectors
> and regions. The 2026 conference explores the themes Community,
> Preservation, and Horizon, encouraging discussion of emerging practices,
> innovations, and the evolving landscape of digital preservation.
>
> Submission categories include:
>
> ·         Full Papers: in-depth research papers, technical studies, or
> detailed case studies (maximum 8 pages)
>
> ·         Short Papers: work-in-progress reports or emerging topics
> (maximum 4 pages)
>
> ·         Workshops: interactive sessions focusing on tools, methods,
> standards, or best practices
>
> ·         Tutorials: educational sessions designed to teach participants
> new skills or technologies, with clear learning outcomes
>
> ·         Panels: moderated discussions exploring key issues and trends in
> digital preservation
>
> ·         Posters: visual presentations of projects, tools, or ideas
> encouraging discussion and engagement
>
> Submission deadline:
>
> *16 March 2026 (End of Day, Anywhere on Earth)*
>
> Submissions can be made through the official portal:
>
> https://www.conftool.org/ipres2026/
>
>
>
> Further information on conference themes, submission guidelines, and
> contribution formats is available on the conference website
> <https://ipres2026.dk/>.
>
> Additional calls — including Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather sessions,
> Games, and the Digital Preservation Bake-Off — *will be announced in May
> 2026*.
>
>
>
> For questions, please contact: [log in to unmask]
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>
> Date:    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:24:03 +0000
> From:    Steve Meyer <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: math4lib - please join us
>
> Apologies for cross-posting in both code4lib's Slack #general channel and
> the email list, but I am hoping to catch interested folks via whatever
> preferred communication channel they use. I gave a lightning talk at the
> conference on March 2nd [1] and asked if anyone would like to talk about
> mathematical programming, e.g., vectors and matrices. There was some
> interest, so this is just a follow-up.
>
> Per Andromeda Yelton's suggestion, I have created a #math4lib channel in
> the code4lib Slack space. Please use this channel for mathematical topics
> related to our work in libraries. We can keep the interpretation of what
> that might encompass very broad and inclusive. However, just to provide
> some context of what things might be interesting, here are a few topics I
> would love to discuss and learn more about personally:
>
> * How do we create numerical models/representations of bibliographic
> description that is largely text-based data so we might apply contemporary
> machine learning equations and functions to it?
>
> * Are there any good tutorials online, open courses or books that people
> recommend for learning about the basic math that underpins contemporary
> machine learning algorithms?
>
> * Would anyone be interested in participating in some informal show and
> tell meetups (i.e., over Zoom presumably) to talk about examples of more
> mathematically oriented algorithms? Specifically, would you be interested
> in presenting or being an audience member for a talk about specific
> equations (as opposed to using packages where most of the math is hidden
> from us)?
>
> [1] It starts around the timestamp 1:56:30
> https://www.youtube.com/live/xWUf-3Ad-9I?si=-Rfb94FnRZu8e6Pc&t=6990
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 17:02:50 -0400
> From:    Sunni Wong <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Job Opportunity: Director of Recording & Archive
>
> Hello Code4Lib community,
>
> StoryCorps is hiring our new Department Head. Application window closes
> this Friday, 3/13 at 5 PM. Please check it out.
>
> ===
> DIRECTOR, RECORDING & ARCHIVE
> <
> https://storycorps.applytojob.com/apply/cdIUBIoAKI/Director-Recording-Archive?referrer=20260228014516PGGWXTMJ5BUC6VOM
> >
> The Director of the Recording and Archive Department is responsible for
> overseeing the technical aspects of StoryCorps’ recording process and
> assuring the integrity and accessibility of StoryCorps’ archive of over
> 83,000 born-digital signature audio interviews and over 240,000 interviews
> recorded using the StoryCorps App. The Director leads the department in
> developing policies, procedures, and best practices around these aspects of
> StoryCorps’ program and delivering the corresponding training to field
> staff. The Director also maintains ultimate responsibility for assuring the
> quality of the materials StoryCorps collects and archives.
>
> The Director organizes, leads, and participates in cross-departmental
> project teams relevant to the Archive, and serves as a primary contact for
> establishing external Archive partnerships and for fulfilling research and
> rights-of-use requests. The Director assists with the planning of new
> StoryCorps initiatives, the launch of new recording methods, and new
> physical locations, and participates in overall strategic planning
> activities for the organization.
> ===
>
> I can answer some questions. Thank you for your attention.
>
> Regards,
>
> Sunni
>
>
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>
> Sunni Wong
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> Senior Archivist
>
> (SUN-ee) she/her
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