Strategic Assessment Librarian

Description

Strategic Assessment Librarian 

Clemson University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Strategic Assessment Librarian. This position works in a collaborative library environment to plan, promote, and sustain a culture of assessment across the Libraries and articulate the value of academic library services. The Strategic Assessment Librarian assumes a leadership role in planning, implementing, and sustaining an assessment program for Clemson University Libraries. The librarian will identify and assess meaningful organizational performance indicators for improvement, including establishing procedures and monitoring all reporting mechanisms. This is a 12-month tenure track position.  

The individual will lead strategic assessment across all divisions and work closely with department heads and librarians to pursue data-driven insight on library operations and user experiences, including collections, facilities, instruction, and library technology. This position designs an assessment program that informs library strategic planning and aligns with the university’s mission and planning. This position works closely with the library’s Strategic Directions Facilitator to ensure alignment with the library’s strategic plan.  

Qualified candidates will possess; an ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or a relevant accredited graduate degree in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries; a proven record of conducting library assessment projects and applying research methods (i.e., qualitative and quantitative research design methods); demonstrated knowledge of processes and software tools for collecting, analyzing, reporting and visualizing data; experience creating custom dashboards, or significant experience in Tableau or other data visualization platforms; ability to work independently and as a team member to solve problems, using sound judgment in decision-making according to an established timeframe; and demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

The ideal candidate will possess: at least two years of post-MLS/MLIS experience as an assessment librarian or coordinator; knowledge of project management applications such as Jira; experience with grant applications and the IRB process; and a demonstrated ability utilizing software for data organization and analysis (e.g., Excel, Access, SPSS, Springshare, or NVivo).  

Faculty rank and minimum salary of $75,000 based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Various medical plans, dental plans, and retirement plans are available. 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity. 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/156694