Job Description
The Data Management Librarian has a key role in advocating for and fostering a culture of open data stewardship and best practices across all disciplines on campus and beyond. This position provides leadership for data management, publication, and curation services to UW researchers and faculty members, and works closely with campus partners including the Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC) and the Office of Research and Economic Development to manage the lifecycle of large datasets related to UW faculty research.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership and management for the UW Libraries’ data collections in WyoScholar
- Work with campus partners including the Advanced Research Computing Center and the Office of Research and Economic Development to manage the lifecycle of large datasets related to UW faculty research
- Provide consultative and educational services to UW researchers and faculty about data management plans, data sharing platforms and funder requirements for datasets.
- Coordinate with library systems staff and university IT on maintenance and development of UW’s data infrastructure
- Partner with liaison librarians for outreach to university faculty and department
- Coordinate with Digital Collections staff on repository support and maintenance, data preservation
- Provide outreach and educational workshops through the Digital Scholarship Center
- Maintain current awareness of funding agency requirements, data management tools and technologies
- Develop and implement training for librarians and staff on data management and the data repository, including outreach to Wyoming community college librarians and administrators
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service, and professional development. (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw_reg_2-1_approved_10-14-20.pdf ).
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
Additional Info & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to establish positive and productive collaboration working with diverse audiences and colleagues throughout the library and beyond
- Demonstrated knowledge of data management best practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital/data repository platforms (e.g., Fedora, Hydra, Dspace, Figshare, CKAN)
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital conversion and open formats, file transfer and management
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*:
- Experience working in informatics, scientific research, or managing research data
- Demonstrated success with project management, leading project groups/ teams, and bringing diverse stakeholders together
- Experience working with datasets, including data management, curation, or retrieval
- Experience with scripting & programming languages (such as Perl, Python, R, XSLT)
- Experience with data visualization tools
- Working knowledge of the data management practices and requirements of researchers and external funding bodies (NSF, NIH, DOE)
- Working knowledge of metadata standards (e.g., DataCite, Dublin Core, MODS, RDF, MARC XML)
- Demonstrated research interest and scholarly activity in the field
- Educational background in a data or computation intensive research field
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
*The UW Libraries is committed to providing professional development funding and time to allow qualified candidates to acquire skills and grow into positions.
The Community
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
HR Info
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 2/10/2022 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.