[Asis-l] Research Support & Data Services Librarian at Columbia University

[Kelly M. Barrick]

*Please excuse any duplicate postings.*


*Research Support & Data Services Librarian*

*Social Sciences Libraries *

*Columbia University Libraries*



The Columbia University Libraries invites nominations and applications for
the position of Research Support & Data Services Librarian in the Social
Sciences Libraries. The Libraries seek an innovative, knowledgeable, and
service-oriented professional to support research and data services and
technologies. The successful applicant will be an adaptive problem-solver
familiar with social science research methodologies and the use of
quantitative and qualitative data.

The Research Support & Data Services Librarian is responsible for providing
support for social science research, including the use of quantitative and
qualitative data and data applications, to faculty, students, and staff,
and for identifying and assisting in the implementation of new library
technologies related to social science research and data. As a member of
the team providing research and data support in the Digital Social Science
Center, the incumbent will assist students, faculty, and researchers with
research projects and will aid users in finding and using qualitative and
quantitative data, including offering training and guidance in the use of
data analysis and research software. The incumbent will work with
colleagues within the division and across the Libraries to provide
coordinated support for research and data services and technologies.

Reporting to the Geospatial Services Coordinator, the Research Support &
Data Services Librarian will engage with emerging technologies and explore
innovative services to support new research methods and data applications
in the social sciences. The incumbent will assist with the management and
support of the Libraries' quantitative and qualitative data collection,
including data catalog records. The incumbent will also participate on
Libraries-wide task forces and working groups and will represent the
organization at appropriate regional and national forums.


The successful candidate will have:

·      Advanced degree in a related discipline or an accredited MLS or
equivalent combination of education and experience

·      Demonstrated experience using quantitative and qualitative data
analysis applications, such as Stata, SPSS, R, NVivo, and ATLAS.ti

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to
work in a team environment

·      Knowledge of or aptitude for learning programming languages

·      Commitment to supporting and working in a multicultural and diverse
environment



Also highly desirable:

·      Knowledge of GIS applications

·      Knowledge of metadata standards for quantitative and qualitative data

·      Public service experience in a research institution

·      Experience in providing data analysis and data research support

·      Aptitude for teaching and developing instructional content and
documentation in an academic environment

*Apply on-line at:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63418
<https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63418>  *



As one of the world's leading research universities, Columbia University in
the City of New York provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in
a dynamic, multicultural, intellectual community. The Columbia University
Libraries comprises a diverse and engaged staff committed to furthering the
University's teaching and research mission through innovation,
collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

*Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and strongly encourages individuals of all backgrounds and cultures to
consider this position.*