Research and Data Services Librarian

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library at the University of Virginia is seeking a dynamic librarian for its Research and Data Services team. This role focuses on supporting the research community with guidance on data management practices and evolving technologies while fostering an inclusive workplace. The position also involves staying current with changes in scholarly communication, assisting authors with journal selection, and promoting open data practices.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic workplace culture

Equal opportunity employment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent experience.
• 0-4 years experience preferred.
• Knowledge of biomedical information resources is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop library services related to research data management.
• Inform research staff about open access initiatives.
• Assist researchers in tracking publications and demonstrating impact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Equity and inclusion

Data management

Research support

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Bachelor’s + 4 Years relevant experience

Job description

The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library at the University of Virginia is seeking a dynamic and collaborative librarian to join our Research and Data Services team. This role will focus on supporting UVA Health’s research community by providing guidance on best practices in information retrieval, research data management, and data sharing.

This position will enable faculty, staff, and students to navigate the evolving landscape of scholarly communication, including open science initiatives, new publishing models, and emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.

Primary Responsibilities

Data Management: Develop and implement library services related to research data management, addressing topics such as recommended practices for data organization, use of electronic lab notebooks, documentation, and reproducibility. Provide consultations and guidance on data management plan development and sharing in compliance with funder requirements. Work closely with faculty, researchers, librarians, and other research support providers to integrate research data management and sharing practices into the research lifecycle. Guide researchers and students in incorporating emerging technologies, such as generative AI, into their research processes.

Scholarly Communication: Inform researchers of open access initiatives such as FAIR and advocate for open data practices. Assist authors with assessing journals for quality and open access characteristics for manuscript submission. Stay current with developments in scholarly communication, including emerging technologies and new publishing models.

Research Impact: Assist individual researchers and teams in tracking publications and demonstrating impact utilizing research impact indicators, bibliometrics, and digital identifiers such as ORCID. Monitor current practices and evolving trends around research impact and maintain awareness of approaches and resources for assessment.

Additional Responsibilities

Contribute to the library’s public services as a member of the Health Sciences Library’s Mission Team. Provide literature search services, create web-based guides and other materials to enhance the visibility of library services and resources, and participate in collection development. Additional roles could include participation in library outreach and marketing, literature search strategy development for systematic and other reviews, and /or creation of services to support use of emerging technologies such as generative AI to advance research, teaching, and learning.

Serve as the primary point of contact for library communication with faculty, staff, and student researchers in the UVA School of Medicine’s Biomedical Sciences departments.

Participate in library-wide initiatives including strategic planning and engage in creative thinking to devise innovative library services.

Seek educational opportunities and professional development activities to support job responsibilities and enhance knowledge of the health sciences research environment and participate in regional and/or national professional organizations related to academic librarianship and liaison role.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The position is eligible for job profiles Librarian I, II, or III based on an evaluation, in collaboration with University Human Resources, of education, research, teaching, and level of scholarly work.

Education: Master's degree in Library Science from ALA Accredited program or relevant graduate degree. Experience equivalency substitution (per Department of Labor Equivalency Guidelines): Bachelor’s + 4 Years relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.

Experience: 0-4 years experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the research lifecycle and data-related needs of biomedical researchers.
• Previous professional experience at an academic library.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical information resources and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

We are interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range and combination of experiences, education, and qualifications. The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library supports career development and provides opportunities for both formal and informal training as part of professional development. We are dedicated to building a dynamic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Anticipated Hiring Range: starting at $65,000, commensurate with education and experience. This is an EXEMPT level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

TO APPLY
Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0065972. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at [e-mail].

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.