Data Services Librarian

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Data Services Librarian to enhance research support and data management services. This role involves collaborating with various departments to assist faculty and students in navigating complex datasets and utilizing analytical tools. The ideal candidate will be passionate about data literacy and possess strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact the academic community. If you are eager to support research initiatives and foster an inclusive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

22 days/year paid annual leave

12 days/year paid sick leave

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

401(A) retirement plan

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or relevant advanced degree required.
• Experience in data management and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support research data management and assist with data lifecycle issues.
• Provide leadership in data-related workshops and instruction.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analysis

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Statistical Analysis Software

Data Visualization Tools

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science

Advanced degree with relevant experience

Tools

SPSS

Stata

SAS

R

Python

ArcGIS

Atlas.ti

NVivo

GIS

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying for the Data Services Librarian position please highlight the experiences you have that address the job responsibilities and demonstrate your ability to thrive in this position and within the broader GWLAI and university communities.

To be considered, please complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills and experiences related to minimum and preferred qualifications.

• Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on March 26, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
• Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a reference check and standard background screening.

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002494

Academic Title: Data Services Librarian

Rank: Librarian I, Librarian II, Librarian III, Librarian IV

Administrative Title: Discipline Libraries

Contract Type: Renewable Appointment (initial appt period)

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Description Summary:

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge.

GWLAI is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Data Services Librarian to join the Research and User Services (RUS) department. RUS is a highly collaborative unit where librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. The Data Services Librarian will provide research support, instruction, and collection development services focused on data-related fields. The ideal candidate will have expertise or a strong interest in emerging trends in technology, data literacy, and analytical tools used in research. This position will play a vital role in helping students and faculty navigate cross-disciplinary datasets, data visualization tools, and statistical software.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with campus units including the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), GW Information Technology (GWIT), Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library and more in order to support research data management at GW; help researchers address relevant management issues related to the research data lifecycle, including advising on: the creation of data management plans, the development of preservation and storage plans for research data, selecting and using data repositories for archiving and sharing, and on meeting funding requirements for data integrity and access.
• Develop and provide services to support researchers in the discovery, access, analysis, management, preservation, and publication of data; help meet the needs of data-intensive research and teaching in a wide range of disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, and sciences; help GWLAI meet curricular needs by increasing the visibility of available data-related resources and services.
• Help to create and cultivate an institutional culture that values openness across the university by understanding and communicating about issues related to scientific research and scholarly publishing, including workflows, transparency, and reproducibility.
• Deepen our data-related workshop offerings while contributing to a robust curriculum that currently includes topics such as programming in a number of languages and packages; working with data markup and encoding; using APIs and other techniques to retrieve data from online data sources and websites; and data cleaning and manipulation.
• Provide leadership among GWLAI staff to ensure that colleagues are aware of current research about data trends and activities, including available research tools and resources.
• Sustain and expand intellectual partnerships with faculty and students across the university.
• Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses across a range of academic disciplines, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program.
• Support open data, open educational resources (OERs), and scholarly communication initiatives.
• Help GWLAI grow its support of computational literacy and thinking and contribute to a portfolio of research and data consultations.
• Participate in collaborative collection development, building relationships and supporting faculty and departments through active engagement.
• Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn new skills as well as the potential to work with researchers, librarians, and campus partners to support increased visibility into GW scholarship.
• Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or other advanced degree with relevant experience by date of appointment
• Demonstrated ability to support faculty and student researchers in data management and/or data analysis
• Familiarity with software for statistical, geospatial, qualitative, and/or text analysis, such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, R, Python, ArcGIS, Atlas.ti, NVivo, GIS, or data visualization tools
• Demonstrated collaboration skills, with a commitment to supporting an inclusive research community
• Strong initiative and results-driven approach in previous roles
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and challenges facing researchers

Advertised Salary: Librarian 1: $58,566 - $65,000; Librarian 2: $61,156 - $78,000; Librarian 3: $65,156 - $81,000; Librarian 4: $71,656 - $130,000

Other Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 8 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision; 401(A) retirement plan, 4% base and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; ongoing support for professional development; and paid parental leave. This position is classified as a Council of Librarians position and is eligible for a hybrid on-campus/remote work schedule. This position is a continual reappointment position with reappointment periods of 1-5 years depending on rank. Proven commitment to the profession is expected and can be exhibited through service, publication, and/or presentations. This position is being considered at an open rank.

Other Information:

Preferred qualifications:

• Project management experience or interest in project management, including planning, communication, and assessment
• Experience or coursework in data management
• Familiarity with current research data management best practices
• Knowledge of scholarly publishing trends and current research data management practices

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply and highlight how your experiences align with the position.

This position reports to a Director of Research Services and is eligible for partial telework.

The University and GWLAI have a strong commitment to recruiting librarians of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the University with different experiences and perspectives. We offer a work environment that values and supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth and development.