Digital Library Federation
Research Data Management Librarian
Digital Library Federation, Coral Gables, Florida, United States,
The Research Data Management Librarian will oversee the development and delivery of research data management and data curation services including understanding discipline-specific patron needs, updating content on the departmental website, working within Scholarship@Miami, the UM institutional repository and research information hub, and supporting broader unit goals of enhancing student outcomes and lowering barriers to entry in the research lifecycle. In addition, the Research Data Management Librarian will participate in unit goals of promoting data literacy to members of the campus community.This is a fundamentally collaborative position that requires working closely with members of the Research Data & Open Scholarship unit. The Research Data Management Librarian will also work with a variety of library and campus partners, including members of the Richter Library Learning & Research Services, the STEM & Interdisciplinary Research Librarian, the Data Scientist, the Institute for Data Science & Computing (IDSC), the Graduate School, and affiliates of the Learning Commons.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimated percentages for responsibilities : 40% teaching and consultations, 30% data management and curation efforts (including maintenance of data curation and RDM-related web content), 10% training, 10% research and professional development, 10% service.Performance
In collaboration with Research Data & Open Scholarship faculty and staff, provide instructional and consultative services for students, faculty, and staff in research data management; data curation, and access; and data-related software and methodologies;Provide office hours in the Digital Scholars’ Lab to assist students working in the lab, answer patron questions, and refer questions to the relevant faculty or staff member, as needed;In collaboration with Research Data & Open Scholarship faculty and staff, particularly the Data Scientist, provide data curation and data management services to researchers across disciplines;Work collaboratively with the GIS Librarian for Instruction & Engagement to refer and consult on relevant requests involving GIS data discovery and GIS-based research;Create and maintain relevant workshop content, descriptions, events, and training resources on the Research Data & Open Scholarship library website;In collaboration with library partners, particularly Creative Studio, assist with efforts to showcase relevant student and faculty work;Assist in efforts to track, analyze, and interpret assessment data to make recommendations to improve and/or update Research Data & Open Scholarship faculty and staff consultations, events, and workshops;Stay abreast of developments and trends in research data management services, data visualization, and data analysis, and effectively communicate their implications to library and campus stakeholders;Assist with interdepartmental activities and strategic relationships with campus stakeholders that promote research data management and open scholarship initiatives;As part of a larger campus effort, participate in the development of research data management services and faculty research; andIn pursuit of UML and University strategic objectives, model the University’s “DIRECCT” values (diversity, integrity, responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, and teamwork).Service
Network, collaborate, and actively participate in local, regional, national, and international organizations focused on research data management services, data curation, GIS services, digital storytelling, and data visualization;Represent and promote the University of Miami Libraries in local, state-wide, regional, national, and international organizations as appropriate;Serve on/participate in University organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate; andParticipate in and/or lead library-level committees, taskforces, and/or special projects.
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Estimated percentages for responsibilities : 40% teaching and consultations, 30% data management and curation efforts (including maintenance of data curation and RDM-related web content), 10% training, 10% research and professional development, 10% service.Performance
In collaboration with Research Data & Open Scholarship faculty and staff, provide instructional and consultative services for students, faculty, and staff in research data management; data curation, and access; and data-related software and methodologies;Provide office hours in the Digital Scholars’ Lab to assist students working in the lab, answer patron questions, and refer questions to the relevant faculty or staff member, as needed;In collaboration with Research Data & Open Scholarship faculty and staff, particularly the Data Scientist, provide data curation and data management services to researchers across disciplines;Work collaboratively with the GIS Librarian for Instruction & Engagement to refer and consult on relevant requests involving GIS data discovery and GIS-based research;Create and maintain relevant workshop content, descriptions, events, and training resources on the Research Data & Open Scholarship library website;In collaboration with library partners, particularly Creative Studio, assist with efforts to showcase relevant student and faculty work;Assist in efforts to track, analyze, and interpret assessment data to make recommendations to improve and/or update Research Data & Open Scholarship faculty and staff consultations, events, and workshops;Stay abreast of developments and trends in research data management services, data visualization, and data analysis, and effectively communicate their implications to library and campus stakeholders;Assist with interdepartmental activities and strategic relationships with campus stakeholders that promote research data management and open scholarship initiatives;As part of a larger campus effort, participate in the development of research data management services and faculty research; andIn pursuit of UML and University strategic objectives, model the University’s “DIRECCT” values (diversity, integrity, responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, and teamwork).Service
Network, collaborate, and actively participate in local, regional, national, and international organizations focused on research data management services, data curation, GIS services, digital storytelling, and data visualization;Represent and promote the University of Miami Libraries in local, state-wide, regional, national, and international organizations as appropriate;Serve on/participate in University organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate; andParticipate in and/or lead library-level committees, taskforces, and/or special projects.
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