Data Services Librarian

Description

The McGoogan Health Sciences Library seeks an innovative and collaborative Data Services Librarian to join a team of faculty education and research librarians. The Data Services Librarian coordinates and delivers the library’s research services for research data management, data curation, data visualization, and data literacy, and oversees the continued development of a portfolio of services that support UNMC researchers. They will liaise with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and researcher teams at UNMC. They will be enthusiastically supported by librarians who have complementary skills in data, research support, and information literacy areas. 

As a member of the library’s Education & Research Services Department, they will also engage in liaison-led instruction, perform literature searches, and participate in outreach activities to support the department’s work. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Education and Research Services. As a member of the library faculty, the Data Services Librarian will participate in shared governance of the library, serve on library and university committees, and be actively involved in relevant professional organizations.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Advanced degree in research-related field or master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience as a librarian in an academic or health sciences library.  
• Knowledge of current tools, trends, and approaches in data services, including data preservation and curation, visualization, discovery and use of open data sets.  
• Knowledge of the research data lifecycle, data management, data sharing practices, and data literacy concepts. 
• Familiarity with research tools such as Python, R, SPSS, or STATA and ability to become proficient in additional tools. 
• Commitment to demonstrating collegiality and fostering a collaborative, welcoming environment. 

This is a full-time, 12-month position. This position is on-site in Omaha, with possible partial remote work flexibility. An advanced degree in research-related field or master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution is required. Library faculty participate in campus service and receive support to pursue professional development. Faculty pursuing promotion and tenure have additional scholarship and professional service requirements.  

McGoogan Health Sciences Library recognizes that diversity in backgrounds, skills, and experiences are integral to achieving our mission to connect the past, inform the present, and build the future. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.  On-the-job training is provided and encouraged. 

UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.   

As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities through award-winning outreach. The Omaha metropolitan area is home to over 1 million people who welcome visitors and new residents with open arms and authentic Midwestern hospitality. US News ranked Omaha #18 of 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S., 2023-2024. Learn more about McGoogan Library and Omaha: https://www.unmc.edu/library/about/recruitment.html.