Economics and Business Data Librarian

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University—located in Nashville, Tennessee—seeks an Economics & Business Data Librarian to join the Walker Management Library. The role supports the Economics Department and Undergraduate Business Minor, assisting with data discovery, analysis, and visualization, including AI tool integration for research workflows.

You will work with a team of librarians to deliver curricular instruction on business and data literacy, manage data resources, review license agreements, and support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library & Information Science (ALA accredited) or related field.
• 1–5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with business/economics data sources and information.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Experience analyzing quantitative data in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert reference and information services to Vanderbilt community, especially Economics Department and Owens School of Management.
• Collaborate to deliver curricular instruction on business, financial, and data literacy topics.
• Assist with finding, acquiring, and analyzing data for research and teaching.

Skills

Data analysis

Teaching / instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Data literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Library & Information Science

Tools

R

Python

Stata

SPSS

SAS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt Libraries are in an exciting time of transformation. With new campuses in New York, San Francisco, and West Palm Beach, the Libraries are re-envisioning the future of library services at Vanderbilt. Through radical collaboration we seek to deepen student and faculty engagement with the libraries, equip students for life-long information proficiency, increase faculty research impact, create more opportunities for interdisciplinary experimentation, and optimize access to collections and resources, including marginalized and hidden histories and cultures.We are seeking a team member to help us educate the next generation of leaders and enable research that solves our most pressing problems. We are looking for an innovative and user-centered problem solver ready to join our collaborative environment and transform library services. The Economics & Business Data Librarian will be a member of a dynamic team of information service providers in the Walker Management Library, that provides research assistance and instructional programing. The Librarian will also work closely with colleagues in the Central Library to manage physical collections and support the mission of the Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science. The Economics & Business Data Librarian will be the primary liaison for the Economics Department, as well as the Undergraduate Business Minor program. This position will manage funds for Economics as well as a system-wide Data Science fund for acquisition of interdisciplinary data resources to support research and instruction across campus. Responsibilities include providing advice on data analysis software packages, statistical and qualitative data analysis, data collection, data visualization, and utilization of AI tools in the research process.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Provides expert, in-depth reference, consultation, and information services to the Vanderbilt University community, in particular the Economics Department, Undergraduate Business Minor, and Owen School of ManagementWork collaboratively with a team of librarians to deliver curricular instruction, including business, financial, and data literacy topicsProvide assistance to individual faculty and students with a specialization in Economics and Business, including finding, evaluating, licensing, downloading, and analyzing data. While this position is the Liaison Librarian to the Economics department, they will also support faculty in the Owen Graduate School of Management when they have data-intensive research or instruction needsDeveloping co-curricular workshops, partnering with stakeholders like Owen's Career Management Center and the Library's Digital Lab, to help students build their data skills and utilize AI tools to enhance their research and professional workflowsWorking closely with the Business Information Librarian for Collections to manage the Economics and Data Science collection funds, selecting materials and managing access pointsReviewing license agreements for data acquisitions, ensuing terms of use and options for transferring, downloading, storing, and archiving data, as well as use within third party software platforms and AI tools, are amenable to scholarship and researchSupport faculty through process of working with Vanderbilt University IT (when required) to acquire and store datasets.Assisting with Management Library assessment measures for instruction and collectionsSupport interdisciplinary initiatives across academic units that require expertise in data analysisIdentifies and develops outreach and engagement events that are aligned with campus strategic initiativesParticipate in library-wide committees, project teams, and development effortsParticipate in professional development.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent graduate degree in a related field (business, economics, computer science, statistics, etc.)One to five years of related work experienceDemonstrated knowledge of, and experience with business, economics, or social science data sources and informationOutstanding communication skills and an ability to demonstrate effective teaching and presenting.Experience finding, acquiring, manipulating, and analyzing quantitative data in a research environmentDemonstrated ability to instruct and guide others in the use of data sources and data analysis toolsDemonstrated ability to work within and across committees and teams, and to contribute constructively to a collegial team environment.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionKnowledge of and/or willingness to skill-up in statistical software and coding languages (e.g. R, Python, Stata, SPSS, SAS) and providing informed instruction in specialized methods (e.g. statistical techniques, text/data mining, vibe-coding)Knowledge of and/or willing to learn collecting and maintaining datasets for research and teachingExperience in or willingness to learn collection development and management, including managing a subject materials acquisition fundKnowledge and/or interest in using emerging technologies to enhance the delivery of information servicesAbility to work independently and collaboratively on teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environmentVanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

ABOUT US

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice. We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.