University of Texas at Arlington is hiring: Data Visualization Librarian. in Arl
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States
Job Summary
The Data Visualization Librarian serves as an expert consultant and partner to UTA students, faculty, and staff regarding data analysis and visualization. This librarian will be responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the Libraries DataCAVE, course-integrated instruction, workshops, and consultations. The Data Visualization Librarian must demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that grow and develop our staff, services, and outreach to our community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administer and maintain libraries and collections of information including books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases for students, faculty and staff.
Acquire, catalog and circulate library materials and user services such as locating and organizing information, data visualization, providing instruction on how to access information and setting up and operating the library’s media equipment.
Serve as consultant and partner to UTA students, faculty and staff regarding data analysis and visualization.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo, SPSS, and advanced Excel.
Collate, aggregate, and clean library and collections data using Python.
Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data including methodologies such as multiple regression, thematic analysis and text mining.
Transcribe and code qualitative data using software packages such as NVivo.
Provide public-facing services focused on data visualization via the library’s DataCave, course-integrated instruction, workshops, and consultations.
Partner with faculty to create and execute course-integrated instruction with an emphasis on experiential learning pedagogy that teaches data literacy skills relevant to data analysis and visualization.
Provide consultations, outreach events and workshops that engage and support the UTA Community with data visualization processes and technologies.
Support the Library’s initiatives related to Open Data.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Information Science, Information Studies or Library Science and at least 6 months of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the role (specifics omitted in original).
Allowed to work from home 2 days a week.
Other Requirements
Allowed to work from home 2 days a week.
Criminal background check policy for applicants under final consideration.
Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination policy statement.
Reasonable accommodation availability through 817-272-5554 or ADADocs@uta.edu.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Compensation calculator tool available at https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information:
Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties.
Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter (optional)
Curriculum Vitae (optional)
Posting Information
Posting Number: S06545P
Number of Vacancies: 1
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The Data Visualization Librarian serves as an expert consultant and partner to UTA students, faculty, and staff regarding data analysis and visualization. This librarian will be responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the Libraries DataCAVE, course-integrated instruction, workshops, and consultations. The Data Visualization Librarian must demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that grow and develop our staff, services, and outreach to our community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administer and maintain libraries and collections of information including books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases for students, faculty and staff.
Acquire, catalog and circulate library materials and user services such as locating and organizing information, data visualization, providing instruction on how to access information and setting up and operating the library’s media equipment.
Serve as consultant and partner to UTA students, faculty and staff regarding data analysis and visualization.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo, SPSS, and advanced Excel.
Collate, aggregate, and clean library and collections data using Python.
Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data including methodologies such as multiple regression, thematic analysis and text mining.
Transcribe and code qualitative data using software packages such as NVivo.
Provide public-facing services focused on data visualization via the library’s DataCave, course-integrated instruction, workshops, and consultations.
Partner with faculty to create and execute course-integrated instruction with an emphasis on experiential learning pedagogy that teaches data literacy skills relevant to data analysis and visualization.
Provide consultations, outreach events and workshops that engage and support the UTA Community with data visualization processes and technologies.
Support the Library’s initiatives related to Open Data.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Information Science, Information Studies or Library Science and at least 6 months of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the role (specifics omitted in original).
Allowed to work from home 2 days a week.
Other Requirements
Allowed to work from home 2 days a week.
Criminal background check policy for applicants under final consideration.
Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination policy statement.
Reasonable accommodation availability through 817-272-5554 or ADADocs@uta.edu.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Compensation calculator tool available at https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information:
Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties.
Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter (optional)
Curriculum Vitae (optional)
Posting Information
Posting Number: S06545P
Number of Vacancies: 1
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