Data Access Librarian

Johns Hopkins • Baltimore, MD

465d • $62,900 - $110,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Access Librarian at Johns Hopkins University is responsible for the selection, discovery, and access of various datasets to support the research needs of the university's community. This role involves promoting data literacy, conducting consultations, and developing instructional programs to enhance the use of datasets among researchers, faculty, and students. The librarian will collaborate with various stakeholders and contribute to the university's data services initiatives, particularly in relation to the new Data Science and AI Institute.

Requirements

• MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an advanced related degree.
• Three years professional library experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medium-to-large data sets (over 1 million rows).
• Experience providing instruction, consultation, and public services in a library or academic setting, preferably including via video conferencing.
• Experience with collection development, acquisitions, and licensing of library resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and answer patron inquiries related to secondary data, particularly on discovering, accessing, evaluating, and working with datasets.
• Select, describe, and promote discovery and access to datasets in collaboration with Technical Services and the Discovery and Access team.
• Develop and deliver instructional programming, including workshops and classroom sessions on finding, evaluating, and using secondary data.
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with researchers, faculty, and students regarding their data discovery and access needs.
• Serve as the Organization Representative to the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).
• Acquire and license datasets and related resources for the library's collection in coordination with relevant colleagues and stakeholders.
• Administer the Johns Hopkins Libraries Data Grant data purchase program.
• Represent Data Services on the JHU Sheridan Libraries Social Sciences Collection team.
• Prepare secondary datasets and their metadata for improved access and discovery.
• Create and maintain relevant library guides and other informational resources for users.
• Report to library and university leadership on dataset usage and needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed