Research Impact Librarian

University of South Carolina; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Libraries seeks a Research Impact Librarian to enhance research support services. The role involves consultation, training, and analysis of research metrics to support faculty and student research impact. The ideal candidate will have an MLIS, experience with research metrics, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Generous paid leave

Retirement programs

Qualifications

• Experience providing research analytics support services.
• Experience working with research metric data sources.

Responsibilities

• Support research needs of faculty across the university.
• Provide consultation and training for faculty and students.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer Service

Statistics

Data Science

Education

MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Second master’s or PhD in a STEM field

Tools

Web of Science

Scopus

Google Scholar

Python

R

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

Posting Number FAC00023PO25

Advertised Title

Advertised Title Research Impact Librarian

Campus

Campus Columbia

College/Division

College/Division University Libraries

Department

Department LIBR Digital Research Srvs & Collec

Advertised Salary Range

Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Experience

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Position Category

Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

Basis 12 months

Work County

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Faculty

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00023PO25 Advertised Title Research Impact Librarian Campus Columbia College/Division University Libraries Department LIBR Digital Research Srvs & Collec Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary University of South Carolina Libraries is seeking an innovative and user-focused Research Impact librarian who will work in a collaborative environment to support the research needs of faculty across the university.

The Research Impact Librarian strengthens the USC research enterprise by building knowledge of and fluency with advanced bibliometrics and research impact analyses. This person will develop and promote a suite of services supporting faculty and students’ research impact. The Librarian provides consultation and training for faculty, administrators, and students to elevate researcher profiles in scholarly platforms and optimize the dissemination and publication of scholarly works. Training topics would cover research impact concepts, bibliometrics approaches, citation analysis, finding data sources, and developing researcher profiles. The Librarian also supports programs designed to monitor attribution of USC -produced research in bibliometric data sources and supports researcher disambiguation to attribute USC authorship correctly. The librarian works with large data sets to analyze research metrics data in support of requests for research impact reporting and supports grant reporting requirements around impact metrics. The position complements our research support service areas within the Libraries. Required Education and Experience Required Education and Experience:

• MLIS from an ALA -accredited program (or equivalent); another graduate degree and relevant experience will be given equal consideration
• Experience providing research analytics support services
• Experience working with research metric data sources (e.g., Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar)
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging trends in research impact and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting library resources or tools

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels of expertise across disciplines
• Projects an approachable and customer service-oriented attitude
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work on teams
• Ability to effectively and efficiently learn new resources
• Knowledge of statistics and/or data science

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• Second master’s or PhD in a STEM or other data-dependent field
• 2+ years’ experience working in research libraries
• Experience and/or training in conducting systematic reviews
• Experience with data visualization and data analysis
• Knowledge of Python and R
• Demonstrated involvement in professional activities, including evidence of ability to contribute to librarianship, research, and service as well as capacity for leadership within the profession.
• Experience in developing and producing workshops and tutorials

Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/18/2025 Job Open Date 02/17/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183480 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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Curriculum Vitae

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