Data Science Librarian

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 69,300 - 84,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Data Science Librarian to provide expert training and consultation on data science and visualization. The role involves leading workshops, collaborating with faculty, and supporting students in developing their data skills.

The ideal candidate should have an ALA-accredited degree and proficiency in tabular data and visualization tools. The position allows for flexible hours within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Expert consultative support in data science and visualization for students, faculty, and researchers.
• Experience in generating, preparing, and analyzing tabular data.
• Ability to design and deliver workshops on data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and provide training on data science and visualization.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus groups to support data needs.
• Engage in departmental projects and mentor graduate student consultants.

Skills

Data visualization concepts

Proficiency with tabular data

Teaching workshops on data preparation

Communication skills

Ability to collaborate with diverse disciplines

Education

ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or other relevant advanced degree

Tools

SPSS

SAS

JMP

Google Sheets

STATA

R

Python

Job description

Job Details

Posting Number: PG194690EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Data Science Librarian

Anticipated Hiring Range: $77,000 minimum

Work Schedule: University Business hours Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM. Supports flexible arrangements; requires frequent onsite work.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Libraries

About the Department

Join the NC State University Libraries and help create innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus offers advanced technologies enabling new ways to engage with information. The D. H. Hill Jr. Library serves the main campus and houses special collections, a gallery, and spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis and visualization, and collaboration. The Libraries invite applications for the Data Science Librarian. The Data Science Services (DSS) department (6 librarians, 1 library specialist, plus graduate student assistants) assists students and researchers with data science and visualization skills through expert consultation, workshops, and instruction. DSS supports data lifecycle activities—collection, discovery, access, evaluation, cleaning, transformation, modeling, analysis, geospatial techniques, and visualization—and manages the Dataspace in the Hunt Library and the Data Experience Lab in Hill Library.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here and enjoy exclusive perks that enhance your professional and personal well‑being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain work‑life balance with Childcare, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that build a thriving community.

Essential Job Duties

Provide expert consultative support, workshop training, and course‑integrated instruction in data science and visualization for students, faculty, and researchers. Lead DSS support around tabular data, spreadsheet software, and data visualizations. Design, develop, and deliver workshops individually and with faculty. Engage faculty, campus groups, and external partners to support data and visualization needs, conduct relevant outreach, and participate in events. Collaborate with colleagues on data initiatives, contribute to departmental projects, and mentor graduate student consultants as needed. Integrate the Libraries’ Strategic Plan, support library planning, and serve on library‑wide committees, task forces, and teams. Report to the Department Head, Data Science Services. Position is based in North Carolina, eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid environment, and requires frequent onsite work.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• ALA‑accredited MLS, MIS, or other relevant advanced degree

Other Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with tabular data concepts, including generation, preparation, analysis, and experience with spreadsheets and tabular tools such as SPSS, SAS, JMP, Google Sheets, or STATA.
• Proficiency with data visualization concepts, including conceptualizing, designing, and building effective visualizations for research presentations and publications.
• Ability to teach workshops or instruction on preparing and visualizing data, including sessions based in Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technical skills and tools; evidence of ongoing, self‑directed learning.
• Interest in providing services that support students, faculty, and staff in developing data skills.
• Ability to serve and collaborate with a large user community across diverse disciplines.
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well‑being.
• Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably through various media and represent the Libraries to university and external audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work in a team environment.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and contribution to the library profession.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of specific data approaches such as advanced visualization, survey design, qualitative analysis, statistics, or others.
• Proficiency with programming languages for data transformation, analysis, and visualization such as R, Python, etc.
• Experience providing consultation or developing and delivering instruction, workshops, or training for data topics.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License Required

No

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.