Inside Higher Ed
Library Assessment Specialist - FSU Libraries
Inside Higher Ed, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Library Assessment Specialist - FSU Libraries
Location: Tallahassee, FL • Regular • Full‑time
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Assessment Librarian, UX Librarian, campus partners such as Institutional Research, and other library units to plan, develop, and implement assessment and evaluation initiatives that improve library services, spaces, and resources.
Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support data‑informed decision‑making; prepare statistical and narrative reports, visualizations, and presentations for stakeholders.
Design and administer assessment tools, surveys, and methodologies; troubleshoot data issues and ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility.
Develop and deliver training, workshops, and documentation on assessment techniques, data visualization, and best practices for library staff; mentor and supervise part‑time employees (FWS/OPS).
Create impactful visualizations and promotional materials using tools such as Power BI and Tableau; develop user stories and mockups for data dashboards.
Assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and statistics from internal sources (e.g., integrated library systems, usage statistics, departmental data) and external sources (e.g., national surveys such as ACRL, ARL, peer university data, vendor data).
Establish and apply best practices for data management, including collection, cleaning, storage, and sharing.
Represent the Libraries on internal committees and university‑wide groups; participate in statewide consortia and professional meetings.
Stay current with emerging assessment technologies and trends.
Learn and employ programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
Apply knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience (post‑high‑school education and experience may be combined to equal six years).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of basic statistical operations and familiarity with FAIR and CARE data principles.
Effective customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Experience training and supervising employees.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related university policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
Basic computer application skills.
Knowledge of collections development, acquisitions, and cataloguing.
Understanding of management principles and practices.
Knowledge of library services policies and practices.
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials.
Contact: Kirsten Kinsley, Assessment Librarian – kkinsley@fsu.edu
Salary: Starting at $44,056.00, commensurate with experience and education.
Applicants are required to submit an online application with all relevant work history and education details.
Equal Employment Opportunity: FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Assessment Librarian, UX Librarian, campus partners such as Institutional Research, and other library units to plan, develop, and implement assessment and evaluation initiatives that improve library services, spaces, and resources.
Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support data‑informed decision‑making; prepare statistical and narrative reports, visualizations, and presentations for stakeholders.
Design and administer assessment tools, surveys, and methodologies; troubleshoot data issues and ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility.
Develop and deliver training, workshops, and documentation on assessment techniques, data visualization, and best practices for library staff; mentor and supervise part‑time employees (FWS/OPS).
Create impactful visualizations and promotional materials using tools such as Power BI and Tableau; develop user stories and mockups for data dashboards.
Assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and statistics from internal sources (e.g., integrated library systems, usage statistics, departmental data) and external sources (e.g., national surveys such as ACRL, ARL, peer university data, vendor data).
Establish and apply best practices for data management, including collection, cleaning, storage, and sharing.
Represent the Libraries on internal committees and university‑wide groups; participate in statewide consortia and professional meetings.
Stay current with emerging assessment technologies and trends.
Learn and employ programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
Apply knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience (post‑high‑school education and experience may be combined to equal six years).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of basic statistical operations and familiarity with FAIR and CARE data principles.
Effective customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Experience training and supervising employees.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related university policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
Basic computer application skills.
Knowledge of collections development, acquisitions, and cataloguing.
Understanding of management principles and practices.
Knowledge of library services policies and practices.
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials.
Contact: Kirsten Kinsley, Assessment Librarian – kkinsley@fsu.edu
Salary: Starting at $44,056.00, commensurate with experience and education.
Applicants are required to submit an online application with all relevant work history and education details.
Equal Employment Opportunity: FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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