[Sigdl-l] Job Posting: Research Data Curation Librarian at the University of Michigan

[Jacob Carlson]

The University of Michigan Library is ramping up its data services program.
We are currently seeking a passionate and talented librarian to join us in
shaping and delivering these services.



An excerpt of the position is below. The full job positing can be found at:
http://umjobs.org/job_detail/103342/research_data_curation_librarian



Review of applications will begin Dec 8th.



Research Data Curation Librarian



Job Summary

The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate
education and one of the world's premier research universities, has
prominent faculty, rigorous academic programs, and a diverse cultural and
social environment. By advancing new modes of scholarly communication,
engaging users in innovative and relevant ways, and developing collections
and services that directly support the teaching, learning, and research
mission of the University, the University of Michigan Library is leading
the re-imagining of the research library in the digital era.



The University of Michigan Library has embarked on an aggressive and
exciting initiative to address research data management needs at the
University, and is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Research Data
Curation Librarian to join the team. Reporting to the Research Data
Services Manager, the Research Data Curation Librarian will advance the
library's mission to create and sustain data services for the campus that
support the mission of the University of Michigan researchers through our
Research Data Services (RDS) unit.



RDS is responsible for strategic planning, coordination, and deployment of
research data services directed at facilitating the research lifecycle.
This includes creating and implementing data management assistance for the
campus, outreach to faculty in collaboration with subject specialists,
informationists, training, and assessment of RDS programs and services. RDS
operates in 4 key areas: 1) Education, Awareness and Community Building, 2)
Technical Infrastructure, 3) Policy and Strategy, and 4) Consultation and
Services.



The responsibilities of the Research Data Curation Librarian will fall in
all key areas; the initial focus of this position will be to contribute to
the development of the data repository in collaboration with colleagues and
stakeholders, in the library and across campus.



The University of Michigan Library is committed to recruiting and the
retaining a diverse workforce and cultivating an environment that allows
and encourages all employees to contribute the fullest expression of their
diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences to their work and towards
the fulfillment of the Library's mission.



Responsibilities

While partnering with colleagues at the U-M Office of Research, Information
Technology Services, Advanced Research Computing, as well as academic
programs, institutes, departments, and colleges across campus, the Research
Data Curation Librarian will:



Work with researchers to curate and archive data

- The Librarian will work with researchers to identify, recruit, ingest and
deposit data in the library's digital repository, adhering to local
policies and national and international standards and best practices.

- The incumbent will play a significant role in outreach to the research
community to deposit data in both the digital repository or appropriate
subject repository, as well as creating training programs, help guides and
web resources for Data Education and RDS for internal and external
audiences.

- When necessary the Librarian will consult with researchers on metadata
standards and data sensitivity characterization.



Create, support and sustain technical infrastructure

- In collaboration with key partners, will act as the Research Data
Services point person for the data repository.

- Investigate integrative infrastructures to connect campus needs to the
repository.

- Design and implement workflows, and execute technical processes involved
in managing the lifecycle of digital datasets including data transformation
projects.



Work with campus stakeholders on larger data collections issues

- Serve as a consultant to researchers and librarians on data issues and
services.

- Perform data management planning with principle investigators and
researchers.

- Assist in the development and delivery of training and instructional
materials on data curation.

- Provide guidance and instruction on discovery, acquisition and use of
research data in the public domain.



Engage and participate in all aspects of the RDS and library services as
appropriate

- Participate in research data management consultations, data curation
activities and the development of resources, documentation and
instructional content about data curation.

- Participate in selected cross-library working groups to create and
improve services.

- Other duties as assigned.



Required Qualifications

- ALA-accredited Master's degree or an equivalent combination of a relevant
advanced degree and experience.

- Demonstrated knowledge of or direct experience working with or managing
research data.

- Knowledge of information technologies, standards and best practices
prevalent in digital or data curation.

- Ability to articulate roles in the research data ecosystem.

- Knowledge of technologies for data management and curation, and
familiarity with preservation principles and practices.

- Ability to work independently and effectively with others as a team
within a complex and fluid organization. Ability to work well in a
multicultural and collaborative environment.

- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to
present and share ideas clearly and effectively to a diverse audience.



Desired Qualifications

- Experience documenting workflows and procedures.

- Knowledge of metadata formats, including Dublin Core, MODS, METS, and
data exchange protocols such as SWORD and OAI-PMH.

- Experience working with digital repository or content management systems.

- Experience in identifying researcher information needs and in creating
effective services to meet those needs.

- Demonstrated experience in the acquisition and management of born-digital
or digitized library, archival, or research materials.

- Demonstrated commitment to customer service.

- Demonstrated time management and project completion skills.



U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.


-Jake
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Jake Carlson
Research Data Services Manager
Stephen S. Clark Library
240E Hatcher Graduate Library South
913 South University Avenue
University of Michigan Library
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1190

ORCID: 0000-0003-2733-0969 <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2733-0969>

Ph:734 764-6687
jakecar at umich.edu
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