Senior Library Expert-CLEAR--CLEAR Coordinator and Data Catalog Specialist

Job Description:

The Senior Library Expert performs skilled administrative tasks in support of the Center for Library Exploration and Research (CLEAR) department’s outreach, community engagement and data services. The SLE will assist in the CLEAR department’s work through the administration of CLEAR workshops, research initiatives and services, campus outreach and community engagement programs, and data accounts and catalog management. This role advances and supports the Library’s campus outreach and engagement in the community, and supports the Library’s data services.

Library union position, hybrid eligible.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities Provide administrative support for the department’s annual student research awards- schedule award meetings and organize awards ceremonies, guest hospitality

Provide administrative support for department-led research initiatives

Collect, maintain, and analyze CLEAR events and programs statistics in support of the department's activities

Create content about CLEAR Community Engagement activities for social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Draft newsletters, and update websites to share community stories

Manage the purchasing of BUL orientation materials

Manage student and faculty data accounts and subscriptions

Liaison with data providers to resolve account queries and problems

Update and maintain the Data Catalog
- Organize, store, and update data records for datasets and products that we purchase, subscribe to, or create

Publish data to repositories

Provide technical support for students and faculty looking to deposit data into the catalog or locate specific datasets for their research

Maintain Libguide related to acquired data and the Data catalog

Internally promote and provide training in the use of the Data Catalog Perform regular audits and maintenance of the BUL Data catalog to ensure all records are accurate, discoverable, and up-to-date Apply and maintain high-quality metadata standards for data assets, ensuring compliance with institutional and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles

Streamline the process for researchers to deposit data into the catalog, providing technical troubleshooting and quality assurance

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education and/or experience (e.g., associate’s degree plus two years of experience, or four years of experience)
One year experience gathering, organizing, and analyzing information from multiple sources

Highly effective time management and organizational skills

Good oral, written, and visual communication skills, including storytelling and media creation

Ability to perform detailed work accurately with reasonable speed and manage multiple project timelines

Ability to interpret complicated instructions and use judgment within established procedures

Ability to carry out position duties without close supervision

Computer skills using standard office technology (e.g., MS Office, Google Apps), in particular, desktop database tools (e.g., Excel, Access, Google Sheets)
Experience using database or repository software

Capacity to learn new technologies and systems necessary to maintain effective, continued job performance

Ability to interact favorably with co-workers, vendors, and other stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills and experience with project planning or assessment

Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment may be required

Candidates please note:
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. This position will be posted five days internally for the library union staff.

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Full time Scheduled Weekly

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37.5

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