Data Services Librarian/Faculty Rank DOQ (Faculty) Job at University of Nebraska

Department: McGoogan Health Sciences Library
Business Unit (College/Institute): McGoogan Health Sciences Library
FTE: 100
Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Requisition Category: Faculty
Requisition Title: Data Services Librarian/Faculty Rank DOQ (Faculty)
Job Title/Academic Rank: Data Services Librarian/Faculty Rank DOQ
Additional Requisition Title: Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range: Starting at $65,000 - Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category: Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date: 01/20/2025

Position Summary
Coordinates and delivers the library’s research services for research data management, data curation, data visualization, data literacy, and open science. Oversees the continued development of a portfolio to support UNMC researchers. The position liaises with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UNMC units that support researchers, and researcher teams at UNMC. Provides instruction, literature search, liaison and outreach librarian services.

I. Teaching Responsibilities (65%)

• Lead the library’s services for research data management and data curation. Create and consult on data management plans and support data curation needs. Assist users with locating datasets, repositories, and open science platforms.
• Assess data curation needs, make recommendations to maximize the value and reuse of the data, and implement these recommendations in collaboration with researchers and library staff. Advise on data documentation strategies and use of metadata schemas.
• Lead development of learning resources and delivery of instruction in research data management and open science topics.
• Functions as a liaison to assigned departments, centers, or other units.
• Cultivates partnerships and collaborates with university faculty on projects including teaching, grants, manuscripts, paper, or poster presentations.
• Participates in a team approach to providing prompt and effective reference, consultation, literature search, and instructional services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop web-based tutorials, workshops, and classroom programs to promote data literacy, information literacy, and critical evaluation of health sciences information.

II. Research Responsibilities (25%)

• Develop and implement strategies, models, and standards for data literacy and open science scholarship.
• Develop and/or peer review new digital tools (software, script, code, datasets) to facilitate the use and reuse of open scientific scholarship and data.
• Expands the knowledge base of the field by engaging in research or creative works associated with the investigation, creation, discovery, understanding, or interpretation of professional knowledge or practice. Prepares and disseminates tangible evidence of these activities.

III. Administration and Service (10%)

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans for open scholarship and research data services.
• Participates in shared governance of the library.
• Serves on library, UNMC, and NU committees.
• Participates in professional organizations.

The above and other duties and responsibilities shall be subject to the direction of the Associate Dean, McGoogan Health Sciences Library, in consultation with the Dean, McGoogan Health Sciences Library and modified at their reasonable discretion.

Cover letter should address how your combination of expertise, experience, and skills are relevant to the required qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in research-related field or master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience as a librarian in an academic or health sciences library.
• Knowledge of current tools, trends, and approaches in data services, including data preservation and curation, visualization, discovery and use of open data sets.
• Knowledge of the research data lifecycle, data management, data sharing practices, and data literacy concepts.
• Familiarity with research tools such as Python, R, SPSS, or STATA and ability to become proficient in additional tools.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with research partners.
• Commitment to demonstrating collegiality and fostering a collaborative, welcoming environment.

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Bending, stooping, twisting: Occasionally
• Crawling: Not Applicable
• Driving: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Not Applicable
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Sitting: Over 5 hours
• Standing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally

EXPOSURES

• Atmospheric: No
• Blood/body fluids: No
• Chemical hazards: No
• Working on or around moving machinery: No
• Electrical current: No
• Noise: No
• Changes of temperature/humidity: No
• Wear PPE: No
• Work with laboratory animals: No
• Radiation: No
• Operating hand/power tools: No

Hand/Wrists

• Fine Manipulation: NA
• Repetitive Motion: NA
• Grasping: NA

Additional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

EEO Statement

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents