Data Services Librarian: Data Curation & Training

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Dep 

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Retirement Plans (401k/403b)

Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation

Job summary

Boston College Libraries seek a Data Services Librarian to advance data gathering, management, and training within the Digital Scholarship Group. The role emphasizes collaboration, data consulting, and public engagement with diverse learners across undergrad/grad programs and business/economics disciplines.

The position supports data-driven projects and develops curriculum resources while working closely with a fellow Librarian and DSG leadership to expand services on campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or closely related data-intensive field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in data services or libraries.
• Experience providing data skills instruction and data consultations.
• Ability to work with numeric data and diverse disciplines, including economics/business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on designing and driving data services initiatives within the Digital Scholarship Group (DSG).
• Provide data gathering, curation, and analysis services for faculty and students.
• Lead data skills instruction and curriculum development (module and online resources).
• Engage with diverse audiences across undergraduate/graduate levels and multiple disciplines.

Skills

Data skills training

Oral & written communication

Cross-disciplinary engagement

Public outreach

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

WRDS

FRED

Job description

Boston College Libraries seek a Data Services Librarian to advance data gathering, management, and training within the Digital Scholarship Group. The role emphasizes collaboration, data consulting, and public engagement with diverse learners across undergrad/grad programs and business/economics disciplines.

The position supports data-driven projects and develops curriculum resources while working closely with a fellow Librarian and DSG leadership to expand services on campus.