Economics and Business Data Librarian

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

21h

About The Position

Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt Libraries are transforming library services to deepen student and faculty engagement, build information proficiency, increase research impact, and expand interdisciplinary opportunities. The Economics and Business Data Librarian will join the Walker Management Library’s team of information service providers, providing research assistance and instruction, and will collaborate with Central Library colleagues on physical collections and support for the Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science. The position serves as the primary liaison to the Economics Department and the Undergraduate Business Minor program, and supports data-intensive research and instruction in the Owen Graduate School of Management. The Librarian manages funds for Economics and a system-wide Data Science fund, helping acquire interdisciplinary data resources for research and instruction. The role advises on data analysis software, statistical and qualitative analysis, data collection and visualization, and the use of AI tools in research. The position also supports instruction, collections, outreach, assessment, and interdisciplinary initiatives, and participates in library-wide committees, project teams, and professional development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent graduate degree in a related field such as business, economics, computer science, or statistics.
One to five years of related work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with business, economics, or social science data sources and information.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to demonstrate effective teaching and presenting.
Experience finding, acquiring, manipulating, and analyzing quantitative data in a research environment.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and guide others in using data sources and data-analysis tools.
Demonstrated ability to work across committees and teams and contribute constructively to a collegial team environment.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of, or willingness to develop skills in, statistical software and coding languages such as R, Python, Stata, SPSS, and SAS, and to provide informed instruction in specialized methods such as statistical techniques, text/data mining, and vibe-coding.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, collecting and maintaining datasets for research and teaching.
Experience in, or willingness to learn, collection development and management, including management of a subject materials acquisition fund.
Knowledge of or interest in using emerging technologies to enhance information services.

Responsibilities

Provide expert, in-depth reference, consultation, and information services, particularly to the Economics Department, Undergraduate Business Minor, and Owen School of Management.
Collaborate with librarians to provide curricular instruction, including business, financial, and data literacy topics.
Help faculty and students find, evaluate, license, download, and analyze data, especially in Economics and Business.
Support data-intensive research and instruction for Owen Graduate School of Management faculty.
Develop co-curricular workshops with campus partners to build student data skills and support the use of AI tools in research and professional workflows.
Work with the Business Information Librarian for Collections to manage Economics and Data Science collection funds, select materials, and manage access points.
Review data-acquisition license agreements to ensure terms support scholarship and research, including use, transfer, downloading, storage, archiving, third-party software platforms, and AI tools.
Support faculty working with Vanderbilt University IT to acquire and store datasets when required.
Assist with Management Library assessment measures for instruction and collections.
Support interdisciplinary initiatives across academic units that require data-analysis expertise.
Identify and develop outreach and engagement events aligned with campus strategic initiatives.
Participate in library-wide committees, project teams, and development efforts.
Participate in professional development.