Data Services Librarian – Data Curation & Training Specialist

Code4lib; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston College Libraries is seeking a Data Services Librarian to join our Digital Scholarship Group (DSG). The role collaborates on data gathering, manipulation, management, curation, documentation, and training; it also supports faculty and student data-driven projects with one-on-one and classroom engagement across undergraduate and graduate levels.

The position emphasizes building relationships, public communication, and expanding data services with economics and business stakeholders, within

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or related data-intensive field with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience providing data skills training and classroom instruction (oral, written, and video tutorials).
• Experience providing research support for students and faculty through data consultations, curation, management, cleaning, and mining services.
• Experience working with numeric data in academic, scientific, or corporate environments.
• Ability to engage across disciplines including economics and business with varied audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the Digital Scholarship Group to design and drive data-related services and initiatives.
• Consult on faculty and student data-driven projects; develop curriculum resources and tools.
• Provide data skills instruction in person and via online resources; conduct trainings and workshops.

Skills

Data skills training

Classroom instruction

Data consultations

Working with numeric data

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in Library & Information Science or related data-intensive field

Tools

Python

R

GIS

Data visualization tools

Job description

Boston College Libraries is seeking a Data Services Librarian to join our Digital Scholarship Group (DSG). The role collaborates on data gathering, manipulation, management, curation, documentation, and training; it also supports faculty and student data-driven projects with one-on-one and classroom engagement across undergraduate and graduate levels.

The position emphasizes building relationships, public communication, and expanding data services with economics and business stakeholders, within