Data Services Librarian

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Xavier University's McDonald Library is seeking a Data Services Librarian to provide data research services, education, and instruction programs to support learning, teaching, and scholarship. This full-time position involves administering data awareness, providing data resources, and performing data analytics and evaluation. The librarian will also participate in Library and institutional committees, contribute to collection development, and serve as a liaison to academic departments.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.
• Coordinates 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.
• Performs analytics, evaluation and other data-related services for University Library.
• Serve 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.
• Serves as a liaison to faculty in one or more academic departments, participates in collection development and programming for library initiatives and/or liaison departments and serves on internal and external committees.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level