Data Services Librarian

Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a Data Services Librarian to provide robust research data-related services for UMB faculty, staff, and students. This position advances the Library's efforts in data sharing and in research data management, discovery, and access.

The Data Services Librarian is a member of an exceptional team responsible for advancing the Library's research support and educational goals. The HSHSL serves UMB's schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School.

The Data Services Librarian is a member of the Data and Bioinformation Services Department, and a core member of the Library's Center for Data and Bioinformation Services (CDABS). The librarian also collaborates with faculty and staff within the HSHSL and with partners throughout the University.

UMB and the HSHSL are deeply committed to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. The HSHSL welcomes applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with faculty, students, and staff about research data.

• Develops and leads instructional programming on data-related topics and tools.

• Assists researchers in locating and accessing open and secondary datasets for use in research and with writing data management plans.

• Identifies data management software and tools and develops services supporting the discovery, management, and analysis of research data.

• Provides support for CDABS data visualization service and the Data and Bioinformatics Workstation.

• Engages with University partners to integrate research data services into academic programs and administrative units.

• Develops marketing strategies and initiatives to promote research collaboration, the UMB Data Catalog, and data sharing programs of the HSHSL.

• Strengthens the Library's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Engages actively in committees within the HSHSL, the University, and professional organizations.

• Engages in professional development, service, and publication/presentation opportunities

REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is located within the Research and Information Services (RIS) division and reports to the Head of Data and Bioinformation Services.

UMB and HSHSL supports flexible work environments and the development of a vibrant university campus community. Onsite engagement is highly encouraged by leadership. This position allows for hybrid and telework arrangements.

STATUS:

This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the Library's faculty. For more information, see the University's "Criteria and Procedures Relating to the Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library Faculty".

APPLICATION PROCESS:

UMB and HSHSL are fully committed to championing diversity, equity, and active inclusion among faculty, staff, and the student body. Those who identify as members of historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The HSHSL provides an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive faculty environment that fosters interdisciplinary research and interprofessional opportunities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The position is anticipated to start during Summer/Fall 2024. Application reviews will begin July 26, 2024. The position will remain posted until filled.

Candidates must include the following with their application package:

1) A resume or curriculum vitae;

2) Three references with names, professional titles, relationship to you, and contact information, including email address, for each;

3) A cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant job experience.

4) A statement describing how you have supported equity, diversity, and inclusion in the past, either in the workplace, as a student, or in other settings. If you have not had the opportunity for such experience, please describe briefly how you hope to support UMB's commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse community.

SALARY: $61,500 minimum, commensurate with experience. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation allowance.

BENEFITS/TUITION REMISSION:

Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.

ENVIRONMENT:

The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, M&T Stadium, the Hippodrome Theater, the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Inner Harbor. Baltimore City is vibrant and diverse with access to a variety of communities and cultural centers. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators, offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras.

The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States, with a record of innovative services and programs. The HSHSL employees 56 full time employees, including 25 faculty librarians. The modern HSHSL building opened in 1998 and serves as a hub for collaboration and learning on the UMB campus. The HSHSL has served as a Regional Medical Library (RML) of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) since 1983 and currently administers the NNLM Web Services Office. Learn more about the NNLM and current initiatives and priority areas.

The HSHSL serves the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School. It supports 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and interdisciplinary Graduate School programs. The university offers 97 doctoral, master's, baccalaureate, and certificate programs. UMB is a 65-acre research and technology complex consisting of 57 buildings, including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Read more about UMB, including its mission, vision, and core values.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected].

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. For questions about ADA requests for reasonable accommodations, you may also contact [email protected].

The University of Maryland, Baltimore does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or age in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in UMB's programs and activities.



Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Knowledge of the research data lifecycle and data management and sharing best practices.
• Interest in becoming proficient with research tools such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in an academic, research, or health sciences library.
• Familiarity with data repositories and public data sets.
• Familiarity with data curation and preservation practices.
• Experience using a variety of data analysis, visualization, and mapping tools.
• Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research and data analysis.
• Experience providing instruction to a range of audiences, including faculty and students.
• Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated strong service orientation and skills.