The primary responsibility of the Data Services Librarian is to serve as the technical lead to develop and design novel, sustainable data services throughout all stages of the research data lifecycle. S/he serves as the expert on technology and tools to support University of Maryland researchers and partners as they manage, analyze, share, communicate, and preserve their research data.
The Data Services Librarian must collaborate closely with UMD Libraries’ staff to ensure Research Data Services are aligned with the diverse needs of a broad variety of researchers, and s/he takes the initiative to identify and support the technical needs of researchers as well as suggest improvements and new services or workflows. The Data Services Librarian also actively participates in programs and projects in Digital Programs and Initiatives including but not limited to the institutional repository (DRUM), digital publishing, and digital collections.
Reporting to the Manager, Digital Programs and Initiatives, the Data Services Librarian supports the collection, description, storage, and assessment of data acquired or generated by researchers. S/he engages in technical consultations with researchers to identify needs, provides instruction in tools for data collection, description, analysis, and exploration, and coordinates closely with both technical and non-technical staff throughout UMD Libraries to deploy solutions for data management. He or she helps cultivate partnerships and strengthen collaborations between researchers, curators, technologists, and administrators.
Position #: 119128
- Opened Date: September 14, 2016
- Closing Date: October 10, 2016
- Position Description: http://www.lib.umd.edu/binaries/content/assets/public/humanresources/job-announcement/staff-faculty/pdf
- Job Announcement: http://www.lib.umd.edu/binaries/content/assets/public/humanresources/job-announcement/staff-faculty/pdf
For more information and to apply, please use the following URL: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/46024.
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Best,
Kate
Kate Dohe
Manager, Digital Programs & Initiatives
Digital Systems and Stewardship
University of Maryland Libraries
B0223 McKeldin Library
7649 Library Ln
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301.314.2558
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