[Rdap] Data Librarian vacancy announcement, University of Rochester

[Tyler Dzuba]

River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Data Librarian

The River Campus Libraries at the University of Rochester seeks an
innovative and collaborative Data Librarian to design and establish a new
research data support service at a leading research university. Reporting
to the Associate Dean for Public Services, the Data Librarian plays a key
role in developing services and policies to collect, manage, curate,
provide access to, and assist in the analysis of data. The Data Librarian
will work collaboratively with faculty, graduate students, reference
librarians, metadata librarians, and information technology staff to
develop and implement a campus-wide data program.

Responsibilities include:
Develop a comprehensive data management program to serve the needs of
faculty and students from the School of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering and
the Simon School of Business.
Work in collaboration with subject librarians to build liaisons with
faculty, students, and staff in the collection, curation, and reuse of data.
Provide support in the discovery, use, and management of locally created
and externally available data.
Develop best practices for data management, stewardship, and sustainable
programs.
Provide support for researchers and students on collection, storage,
preservation, and use of data, including meeting funding agency data
management requirements.
Collaborate with subject librarians to develop sustainable and
domain-appropriate data services in support of research across the River
Campus.
Participate in research support and instruction for academic departments
and collaborate with subject librarians.
Monitor new data and metadata requirements, practices, and standards
adopted by government agencies and domain groups.
The Data Librarian may serve as a liaison to one or more academic
departments.

Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in science, information science, or related data-intensive
discipline or a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program
An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or
work experience
Demonstrated understanding of the issues involved with data management and
curation, including format migration, preservation, metadata, and data
retrieval
Knowledge of research data lifecycle concepts and issues
Familiarity with federal funding requirements for data management
Familiarity with common metadata standards such as DDI
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualifications:
Experience with institutional (DSpace, Fedora, DigiTool) or subject
repository systems
Knowledge of trends and issues in higher education, research, and technology
Demonstrated engagement with activities related to data management and
preservation nationally
Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and development


The University and the Library
The University of Rochester Libraries belongs to the Association of
Research Libraries and has collections of more than three million volumes
and more than 44,000 active serial titles. The River Campus Libraries, the
largest of three library systems at the University of Rochester, is a
leader in user-centered design research, institutional repositories, and
web-based services.  Recent projects include a multi-year ethnographic
study of undergraduates, two IMLS-funded projects to study how faculty and
graduate students conduct research and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grants
to design and develop open source discovery tools. The Libraries are
currently refreshing the study of how undergraduates accomplish their
academic work. For more information on the University and the Libraries,
please consult our website:  www.library.rochester.edu.
The University of Rochester is the sixth largest private employer in New
York State and one of the nation's leading private universities with just
over 5,600 undergraduate and over 4,600 full and part-time graduate
students on the River Campus.  Located in Rochester, New York, the
University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary
study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based
curriculum.
Among the 100 largest metropolitan regions in the country, Greater
Rochester has earned a reputation as one of the most livable communities in
the nation.  Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and gateway to
the scenic Finger Lakes, Rochester offers its 1.1 million residents the
amenities of a metropolitan area with a quality of life not available in
many urban regions.
Rochester is recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in
the country.  Several high schools in the metropolitan area have been
consistently listed by Newsweek as among the best in the country.  The
metropolitan area boasts 20,000 acres of parkland and offers year-round
recreational opportunities for those who like to be outdoors in all
seasons.  In addition to hosting past PGA and Ryder cup tournaments and the
annual LPGA tour, Rochester is also home to top-level minor league
baseball, hockey, soccer, and lacrosse teams.
For more information about living in Rochester, see
www.rochestermadeforliving.com.
Salary and Benefits:
Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience.  The
University of Rochester offers comprehensive benefits; choice of retirement
programs including TIAA-CREF. Twenty-five days paid vacation and seven
calendar holidays, and tuition benefits.
Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT:
http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/
Reference Job Opening ID 177760


Please ALSO send letter of application, resume, and the names, address and
phone numbers of three references to:


Kelley Kitrinos, HR Administrator
Rush Rhees Library
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY  14627
E-mail address: RCLHR at library.rochester.edu
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