Data Services Librarian

Job Responsibilities

• Affords students with data discovery, management, and visualization in their assignments, research, and scholarship through in-person and online consultations.
• Facilitates and leads instructional programming related to research data management and data literacy, including the design, development, and delivery of instruction through multiple formats to meet stakeholder needs (e.g., in-person, hybrid, synchronous and asynchronous online).
• Creates asynchronous library research learning objects such as videos, tutorials, quizzes, handouts, worksheets, LibGuides as they relate to data discovery and use.
• Collaborates with Digital Initiatives Librarian, Head of Educational Services, and Instruction Librarian to design and deliver integrated library and data instruction as needed.
• Advises faculty across five colleges on recommended data management practices throughout the research lifecycle with an emphasis on making data open when possible.
• Serves as primary librarian liaison to the Center for Research Excellence.
• Stays abreast of best practices in data services to integrate into instruction and research.
• Provides informed recommendations for data-related tools and products for potential use and purchase.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Understands the research data lifecycle and research processes in a variety of disciplines.
• Demonstrated interest, education or experience in teaching and instruction of data literacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with instructional technologies and content creation tools (e.g., Panopto, Canva, LibGuides).
• Knowledge of statistical methods.
• Experience with data preparation, organization, and visualization methodologies and tools.
• Awareness of data preservation best practices.
• Familiarity with Canvas or a similar learning management system.
• Knowledge of Open Access and Open Educational Resources.

Pay

$57,000-60,000 commensurate with professional experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.