Data Analyst: Library Data & Insights

OCLC; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans with company match

On-site fitness center

On-site catering

Paid parental leave and adoption

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OCLC is seeking a data analyst to perform in-depth data research on bibliographic and system log data, ensuring data quality and actionable insights. You will develop dashboards with KPIs and collaborate with teams on process improvements and data science initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with library standards such as MARC and KBART, and proficiency with Tableau/Power BI and SQL/Python. A hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, statistics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with high attention to data quality.
• Experience with library data and library standards (e.g., MARC, KBART, COUNTER, BIBFRAME).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with query languages or programming languages (SQL, Python, XSLT, Perl).
• Experience with secure data transfers (FTP, s-FTP, OAI-PMH, HTTPS, Amazon S3).
• Experience with data stores (e.g., Snowflake).
• Passion for data quality and streamlined processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs hands-on data research on bibliographic and system log data; investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves data quality issues.
• Develops effective dashboards including related KPIs/metrics for visual analysis.
• Analyzes existing dashboards using performance tuning, and works with colleagues to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Provides input for data science and machine learning projects.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, statistics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

XSLT

Perl

Job description

OCLC is seeking a data analyst to perform in-depth data research on bibliographic and system log data, ensuring data quality and actionable insights. You will develop dashboards with KPIs and collaborate with teams on process improvements and data science initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with library standards such as MARC and KBART, and proficiency with Tableau/Power BI and SQL/Python. A hybrid work arrangement is available.