Data Services Librarian

South Dakota Board of Regents; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Board of Regents is looking for a Data Services Librarian to support the Digital Scholarship initiative at the University of South Dakota. This position involves developing data analysis workshops and teaching information literacy, working closely with faculty and students.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Library Science or a related field and two years' experience in an academic library. Strong skills in data science tools and instructional experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in an academic or research library.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data science tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and offer workshops on data analysis and management.
• Teach information literacy sessions for students.
• Liaise with business schools and provide data services.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data science tools (R, Python, etc.)

Communication skills

Teaching or instructional experience

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SPSS

Job description

The University Libraries of the University of South Dakota seeks a motivated individual to serve as a core team member of the Digital Scholarship and Research Services initiative. The successful candidate will proactively collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to support their information and data needs, helping them transform information into scholarship. As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Data Services Librarian will:

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and offer workshops on data analysis, data visualization, data management, and related skills.
• Teach information literacy sessions that support the University’s General Education curriculum.
• Liaise with divisions, centers, and programs within the Beacom School of Business and other assigned academic programs.
• Advance the Digital Scholarship and Research Services initiative by developing and delivering workshops on data science tools and skills, managing and promoting the Virtual Reality Lab, and staying up-to-date on emerging trends and technologies related to data science (e.g., AI).
• Provide statistical and data-related support for the USD Sanford School of Medicine graduate and residency programs, including holding regular office hours for consultations.
• Promote the NIH’s All of Us biomedical database by keeping up-to-date on developments, maintaining Controlled Access through annual trainings, and teaching various groups and departments about storing and analyzing data with the Researcher Workbench.
• Act as liaison to Beacom School students and faculty by promoting and supporting the discovery, use, and management of data; conducting reference and research assistance consultations; providing course-integrated instruction; and creating and maintaining research guides, online tutorials, and other teaching and learning tools.
• Assist students and faculty in transforming information into research-ready formats.
• Promote services that advance and support Open Access (OA) publishing and Open Data initiatives.
• Fulfill service assignments and may be assigned research and scholarship loads, as is customary for faculty in the University Libraries.

Position reports to the Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Research Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited program or a master’s degree in a related field such as data science, statistics, computer science, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in an academic or research library or in a data‑focused role.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and data science tools and software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, Stata, or similar).
• Evidence of effective teaching or instructional experience, including workshops, classroom instruction, or one‑on‑one consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups and departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing research data services in an academic library or similar environment.
• Experience with scholarly publishing at institutions of higher education.
• Familiarity with research data management practices, including data management plans and funder requirements.
• Knowledge of data curation, preservation, and sharing, including FAIR data principles.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or GIS platforms.
• Demonstrated experience supporting faculty and students in data‑intensive research.
• Experience developing and delivering data literacy or data science instruction.
• Familiarity with open science practices, including open data, OA, and OER.
• Experience assessing user needs and developing data‑related services or programs.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.