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Company Name :- North Carolina State University
Position Name :- Data & Visualization Librarian
Company Location :- Raleigh, NC
Job Category : Education jobs
Full Job Description :-
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG191550EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Data & Visualization Librarian
Anticipated Hiring Range
Competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience
Work Schedule
The Libraries supports flexible working schedules based on departmental needs with typical hours for this position being Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM with occasional nights and weekends as needed, exempt position.
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
NCSU Libraries
About the Department
Join the NC State University Libraries and help us create adventurous library spaces and innovative services that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library, opened in 2013 on NC State’s Centennial Campus, offers access to advanced technologies that are enabling revolutionary ways to see and use information. Capturing NC State’s spirit of innovation in education and research, the Hunt Library is recognized as one of the world’s most creative and inspirational learning and collaborative spaces and a model for “the library of the future.” The D. H. Hill Jr. Library, serving the main campus, combines the best of tradition and innovation, housing special collections and a beautiful gallery alongside vibrant, experiential spaces such as the Learning Commons, Visualization Studio, Data Experience Lab, Virtual Reality Studio, and Makerspace. For the Libraries, shaping the future of librarianship includes a sustained commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere for diverse populations and increasing diversity in the profession. If you are a person who would like to provide a new generation of library users with everything they can imagine and more, we encourage you to apply for this position.
The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of
Data & Visualization Librarian. With the rapid growth of library and university Data Science initiatives, two positions are currently available, with opportunities for applicants who bring a variety of experience in these areas. The Data & Visualization Services department (6 librarians plus graduate student assistants) helps students and other researchers develop critical data science and visualization skills through expert consultation, workshops, and classroom instruction. The department provides support for a wide range of data lifecycle activities including data collection, discovery, access, evaluation, cleaning, management, modeling, analysis, geospatial techniques, and visualization. The department is the service owner for the Dataspace in the Hunt Library and the newly launched Data Experience Lab in the Hill Library, community-oriented spaces offering specialized computing, expert assistance, and programs and services supporting data science and visualization. Data & Visualization Services collaborates with other units in the Libraries to provide services to users, and with NC State’s Data Science Academy (DSA), a university-wide effort to meet the university’s growing needs for data science research, education, and expertise. The DSA is located in the Hill Library and works with library staff in the areas of data consultation, instruction, and programs to ensure that at NC State, “data science is for everyone.”
This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid work environment. This position will require frequent onsite work.
Essential Job Duties
The Data & Visualization Librarian provides expert consultative support for students, faculty, and researchers in the areas of data science and visualization. They design, develop, and deliver workshops on data science and visualization topics, both as part of an open workshop series offered to the university community and in collaboration with faculty for course-integrated instruction sessions. The position coaches graduate student Data Science Consultants on advanced consultations in areas of expertise. They engage with faculty, campus groups, and external partners to support the university’s data and visualization needs. They conduct relevant outreach and participate in sponsoring events.
The incumbent collaborates with colleagues and faculty on data-related initiatives and projects, and they contribute to departmental projects and initiatives. The position participates in library planning and serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. The position deeply considers how their approach to their daily work reflects and advances the Libraries’ core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating an environment and community that is welcoming for both patrons and colleagues alike. They integrate issues related to data ethics, justice, accessibility, and equity into the provision of data services. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field.
The position reports to the Department Head, Data & Visualization Services.
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or other relevant, advanced degree
Other Required Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. We strongly encourage those who will further advance the Libraries’ commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, including those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply for this position. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, including those new to the profession.
Ability to provide public services, such as consultation, workshop and instruction delivery, and engagement with users across campus
Experience with R, Python, or other programming languages for data wrangling, analysis, and visualization
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technical skills and tools; evidence of ongoing, self-directed learning
Commitment to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably through a variety of mediums
Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution
Ability to collaborate effectively and work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
The following preferred skills represent some of the areas in which this position could potentially grow and focus, based on the incumbent’s background and interests. We look forward to working with the new colleagues to develop their expertise to complement the existing suite of Data & Visualization Services.
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools or programs, such as Tableau, GIS applications, OpenRefine, MATLAB, NVivo, or others
Knowledge of foundational data science concepts, such as those related to data discovery, cleaning, and creating effective workflows
Knowledge of advanced data analysis techniques
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
n/a
Valid NC Driver’s License required
No
Commercial Driver’s License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
02/24/2022
Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application, please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for four (4) current professional references
Position Details
Position Number
00001578
Position Type
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events
Non Mandatory – Emergency Event
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department ID
250101 – NCSU Libraries
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
(919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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