Data Services Librarian

Data Services Librarian Ohio University - 4.2 Athens, GA Job Details Full-time $44,592 - $74,196 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Flextime Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Retirement plan Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Statistics Data quality checks MATLAB Computational research Data compliance Student mentoring Faculty collaboration Professional ethics Data quality assurance R Academic institution experience Instruction sessions (reference services) Mid-level Library collection selection Stata Master's degree Community outreach SQL Data quality management Working with undergraduate students Continuous improvement Master's degree in library science Library Science Student support Master's degree in library and information science Library collection acquisition Relationship management Technical skills instruction JMP Colleges/universities Full Job Description Please see Special Instructions for more details. To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by July 16, 2026. Posting Details Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

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Open to the Public Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by July 16, 2026. This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting Number 2016403T Department Summary The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Data Services Librarian in the Research Services department. Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the Data Services Librarian supports Ohio University students and faculty in discovering, using, and managing data for their research. The Data Services Librarian provides leadership and expertise in research data management (RDM), data literacy concepts, and open research practices in support of Ohio University's research mission. The Data Services Librarian builds and maintains relationships with academic departments and research centers to coordinate and scale research data services across campus. This position will 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. The position works proactively with researchers on data-intensive projects, providing guidance on institutional and funder compliance, data quality, documentation, sharing, and long-term stewardship. The Data Services Librarian contributes to scholarly communication initiatives such as open data and reproducible research, including considerations of data quality, ethics, transparency, and governance, as well as tools related to data management. The successful candidate for this position must have the ability to work independently as a motivated self-starter as well as collaboratively in a team-based environment, including effective communication skills and the ability to set goals and determine the best course of action with broad guidance from their supervisor and shared team expectations. Specifically, the Data Services Librarian will: 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 evaluates 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. Librarians are considered administrative staff at Ohio University. Provides outreach and collaboration with the University community. Ohio University is a designated Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution, ranking among the nation's elite research institutions. The Research Services department was established within University Libraries to support and empower our researchers by collaborating throughout the scholarly life cycle in areas including data management, open access scholarship, and impact assessment and promotion, among others. About the

Ohio University Libraries:

The Ohio University Libraries system consists of the Alden Library, the Music and Dance Library, the Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, as well as five regional campus libraries. With a staff of more than 75 FTE, the Libraries has more than 2.7 million volumes in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $12 million. The Libraries also hosts the Ohio University Press , an award-winning publisher of books about Africa, Appalachia, Southeast Asia, and the Midwest. The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), OhioLINK , and Lyrasis , a national consortium of libraries. The Libraries Strategic Plan can be found here . Position Profile Provides specialized expertise in a particular function of information management. Example functions include, but are not limited to: preservation, archives, cataloging/metadata analyses, acquisitions, etc. Level Summary Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams. Supervisory Responsibilities May assist in mentoring or training new employees. Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions. Problem Solving Handles a variety of problems with some independence. Independence of Action Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks. Communication and Collaboration Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge. Physical Requirements This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs. This position may be occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Master's degree accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent national or international body and 1 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing and delivering instruction or technical training. Experience in an academic or research library. Experience managing, curating, or preserving research data. Ability to clearly explain complex concepts to audiences from diverse disciplinary, technical, and cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of the research data lifecycle, including emerging standards and technologies; research data collection, reproducibility, research data management, and sharing of research data, including federal funder requirements; storage and preservation practices; disciplinary and institutional repositories; and persistent identifiers. Experience using at least two of the following: SPSS, Excel, Python, R, Open Refine, SAS, JMP, Stata, MATLAB, and/or SQL for collection and analysis of quantitative data. Department Library Pay Rate The target salary for this position is $52,000 to $59,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity. Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits . Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees) Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more. See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance. Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents. Pay Grade 16 Pay Range $44,592.00-$74,196.00 FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type full-time regular Job Family Library Services/Museum Job Sub Family Functional Specialist Job Level IC2 Job Open Date 06/18/2026 Posting End Date 07/16/2026 Planning Unit Library Work Schedule Typical work expectations are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary. Ohio University Libraries do offer hybrid and flexible work options. Months 12 month Campus Athens Expected hours worked per week 40 Expected duration of assignment Ongoing Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Beth Tragert, Non-Discrimination Statement Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer. Clery Act Crime Statistics