Data Services Librarian

Full description and to apply:  Posting closes on July 16th.

The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Data Services Librarian in the Research Services department.

Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the Data Services Librarian supports Ohio University students and faculty in discovering, using, and managing data for their research. The Data Services Librarian provides leadership and expertise in research data management (RDM), data literacy concepts, and open research practices in support of Ohio University’s research mission. The Data Services Librarian builds and maintains relationships with academic departments and research centers to coordinate and scale research data services across campus.

This position will provide instruction, workshops, outreach, and individualized research support for faculty, researchers, and graduate students, as well as data literacy and other fundamental support for undergraduates. The position works proactively with researchers on data‑intensive projects, providing guidance on institutional and funder compliance, data quality, documentation, sharing, and long‑term stewardship.

The Data Services Librarian contributes to scholarly communication initiatives such as open data and reproducible research, including considerations of data quality, ethics, transparency, and governance, as well as tools related to data management.

The successful candidate for this position must have the ability to work independently as a motivated self‑starter as well as collaboratively in a team‑based environment, including effective communication skills and the ability to set goals and determine the best course of action with broad guidance from their supervisor and shared team expectations.

• Partner with student and faculty researchers to develop compliant data management and data sharing plans aligned with funder requirements, institutional policies, and research data best practices.
• Provide instruction, workshops, outreach, and individualized research support for faculty, researchers, and graduate students, as well as data literacy and other fundamental support for undergraduates.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver consulting services related to data management, data use and reuse, reproducible research practices, and computational tools and methods.
• Monitor emerging trends in research data services and evaluate new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance library services.
• Participate in subject support for academic programs through instruction, consultation, and collection development.
• Serve on Libraries or University committees, task forces, and/or other groups in support of advancing the Libraries’ strategic goals.
• Commit to continuous improvement and professional development, including engaging in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations, and participation in regional, national, and/or international professional bodies.
• Provide outreach and collaboration with the University community.

• Master’s degree accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent national or international body.
• At least one year of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

• Experience developing and delivering instruction or technical training.
• Experience in an academic or research library.
• Experience managing, curating, or preserving research data.
• Ability to clearly explain complex concepts to audiences from diverse disciplinary, technical, and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the research data lifecycle, including emerging standards and technologies; research data collection, reproducibility, research data management, and sharing of research data, including federal funder requirements; storage and preservation practices; disciplinary and institutional repositories; and persistent identifiers.
• Experience using at least two of the following: SPSS, Excel, Python, R, Open Refine, SAS, JMP, Stata, MATLAB, and/or SQL for collection and analysis of quantitative data.

• Robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more.
• Paid holidays, sick time, personal time.
• Tuition waiver up to 100% for yourself and dependents.
• Retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution.
• 12‑week parental leave program.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Flextime and flexplace policies.
• Employee assistance program.
• Access to professional development programs.
• Additional employee resources.

Typical work expectations are Monday to Friday, 8:00–5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary. Ohio University Libraries offer hybrid and flexible work options.

For questions, please contact Beth Tragert – Libraries CFAO (tragerte).