Data Services Librarian: Data Skills & Collaboration

Code4lib; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib is seeking a Data Services Librarian to join Boston College Libraries' Digital Scholarship Group. The role focuses on designing initiatives, managing data services, and providing training. Collaborating with faculty and students on data-driven projects is essential. Candidates must have a master's degree in Library and Information Science and 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include data curation, consultation, and training, with preferred skills in handling big data and GIS technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or a closely related, data-intensive research field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in providing data consultation, curation, management, cleaning, and mining services.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive initiatives related to data gathering and management.
• Consult on faculty and student data-driven projects.
• Provide data skills training on data manipulation and management methods.

Skills

Data consultation

Data curation

Data management

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Python

R

GIS technologies

Job description

Code4lib is seeking a Data Services Librarian to join Boston College Libraries' Digital Scholarship Group. The role focuses on designing initiatives, managing data services, and providing training. Collaborating with faculty and students on data-driven projects is essential. Candidates must have a master's degree in Library and Information Science and 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include data curation, consultation, and training, with preferred skills in handling big data and GIS technologies.