Data & Social Sciences Librarian

The Data & Social Sciences Librarian acts as a resource for the information needs of students, staff, and faculty in assigned subject areas and on issues related to quantitative and qualitative data sources, including their availability, structure, and best practices for working with large data sets. Within Learning, Research and Technology (LRT), a blended department of librarians and academic technologists shared between the Libraries and ITS, the Data & Social Sciences Librarian will work collaboratively as part of the Teaching, Learning and Research (TLR) unit in the Libraries. All members of TLR engage with emerging trends in pedagogy and participate in the Libraries’ full range of services including in-person and virtual research support, individual research consultations, instruction, and collection development.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses):

• Master’s in library science, information science, equivalent degree, or combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in pedagogy on the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Interest in developing data skills and knowledge of data resources.        
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic background in and/or knowledge of social science disciplines.
• Experience teaching in a library setting.
• Current knowledge about data sources including government data.
• Background in statistical methods.
• Experience with computational tools and techniques for data manipulation such as scripting languages (such as Python or JavaScript), statistical solutions (such as R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, etc.), or qualitative data tools (such as NVIVO, MAXQDA, etc.).
• Ability to present data through visual storytelling or narrative techniques and knowledge of data visualization software, such as VOSviewer, Sci2, Gephi, Tableau, etc.
• Experience working with DMPTool (or similar tools) to prepare data management plans and familiarity with data sharing policies for U.S. federally funded research and emerging best practices for compliance with funder requirements.
• Demonstrated interest in the evolving landscape of open and public data and/or data privacy/ethics.

Other:

Will include occasional nights and weekends.

How to Apply:

Apply to the position here: https://smithcollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/smithcollege/job/Smith-College/Data—Social-Sciences-Librarian_R-202400580

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Review of applications will begin November 12, 2024

Position Type: Regular