Research Data Librarian - Open Science & Stewardship

Digital Library Federation; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio University Libraries invites applications for the Data Services Librarian in the Research Services department. The role leads in research data management, data literacy, and open research practices to support students and faculty in discovering, using, and managing data.

Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the librarian builds collaborations across campus to scale data services, provide instruction and workshops, and contribute to scholarly communication initiatives in open data and

Responsibilities

• Partner with student and faculty researchers to develop compliant data management and data sharing plans aligned with funder requirements, institutional policies, and research data best practices.
• Provide instruction, workshops, outreach, and individualized research support for faculty, researchers, and graduate students, as well as data literacy and other fundamental support for undergraduates.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver consulting services related to data management, data use and reuse, reproducible research practices, and computational tools and methods.
• Monitor emerging trends in research data services and evaluate new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance library services.
• Participate in subject support for academic programs through instruction, consultation, and collection development.
• Serve on Libraries or University committees, task forces, and/or other groups in support of advancing the Libraries’ strategic goals.
• Commit to continuous improvement and professional development, including by engaging in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations, and participation in regional, national, and/or international professional bodies as part of a continuing commitment to bringing best practices and innovative services to the Libraries.
• Provides outreach and collaboration with the University community.

Job description

Ohio University Libraries invites applications for the Data Services Librarian in the Research Services department. The role leads in research data management, data literacy, and open research practices to support students and faculty in discovering, using, and managing data.

Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the librarian builds collaborations across campus to scale data services, provide instruction and workshops, and contribute to scholarly communication initiatives in open data and