Data Services Librarian

The Data Services Librarian will provide leadership in developing a programmatic approach to research data services for The Ohio State University Libraries. The Data Services Librarian will provide a vision to guide and expand the Library’s efforts in data management planning, discovery and access of research data, data sharing and publication, and data visualization. This will encompass analysis of the strategic environment for developing, refining, assessing, and sustaining an evolving program of research data services for faculty, researchers, and students throughout the university. Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the Data Services Librarian will work with stakeholders and researchers within the Libraries, Ohio State, and external partners to address issues related to the discovery, use, and stewardship of research data. The successful candidate will work with colleagues within the Libraries to maintain/improve systems for description, storage, discovery, and access to tabular, spatial, and text-corpus data. The Data Services Librarian will lead in-reach efforts in the Libraries in order to provide a holistic, collaborative and distributed data services program that will spread awareness of library resources and services among researchers, including faculty, staff and students. The Data Services Librarian will participate in library-wide committees, activities, and special projects, especially those involving newly implemented technologies and data. Responsibilities:

• Build on successful data services education and outreach to establish a scalable data services program--including access to and visualization of datasets-- to support researchers and scholars, as well as departmental or cross-institutional research teams.
• Supervise the Data Services Specialist for Outreach and Education and the Data Visualization Specialist.
• Partner with the Office of Research and appropriate personnel within the Colleges to increase faculty awareness of data mandates and funder requirements.
• Lead and provide consultation services for OSU faculty, staff, and students on data-related issues and challenges arising from their research.
• Lead in-reach efforts for subject liaisons, Area Studies librarians, archivists, curators and other Libraries’ personnel around the data services program.
• Lead efforts to improve systems for the discovery, use, and delivery of library leased or owned data sets.
• Represent the Libraries at campus, consortial and other meetings concerning research data issues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.

Required Qualifications:                                                      

• An ALA-accredited master’s degree or a comparable graduate degree from a non-U.S. university, reviewed on a case-by case basis.
• Demonstrated success in providing leadership with developing, refining, and assessing an evolving research data services program in an academic community.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective partnerships and collaborations in creative ways in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Commitment to librarianship, scholarship, and service, which are required criteria to meet University and University Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure https://library.osu.edu/document-registry/docs/1017/stream.

Desired Qualifications:

• Flexibility and creativity in leading change in an evolving, complex, and ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and technical, legal, and information policy on data repositories, public data sets, and funder data management requirements.
• Supervisory experience in an academic or research library.

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For 149 years, The Ohio State University's campus in Columbus has been the stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for innovation. The university's main campus is one of America's largest and most comprehensive. As Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public universities, Ohio State also includes a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio.   About The Ohio State University Libraries The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world. Libraries faculty and staff live these values in all that we do: Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship.  Learn about our strategic directions here https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions.   The Libraries’ greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the diverse and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.   As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners. Information about the Libraries is available at https://library.osu.edu.   The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic priorities that facilitate, celebrate and honor diversity, inclusion, access and social justice. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment, and we encourage candidates to apply who share these values.  

Appointment

This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. The candidate will be required to meet university and Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure. Salary, position type, and faculty rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

The university offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days’ vacation, 15 days’ sick leave, 10 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement choices are also available.  For a summary of benefits, see: https://hr.osu.edu/new-employees/benefits-overview. Application Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by September 1, 2019. Please send cover letter, CV, references, and salary requirements to Brittany Steingass at steingass.14@osu.edu.  Please include “Data Services Librarian” in the subject field.   The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.  The Ohio State University is a member of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance.  

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