Science & Data Services Librarian (On-site) Job at Alsip-Merrionette Park Public
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District, Chicago, IL, United States
As a member of the Reference, Instruction, and Academic Engagement team, the Science and Data Services Librarian will serve as a liaison to the departments of Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics & Astrophysics, Mathematical Sciences, and Geography & GIS and will play a key role in developing programmatic support of numerical and geospatial data services, including facilitating access to data resources and providing research and instruction support to faculty and students in their use across the curriculum. The position will also collaborate with the Scholarly Communications Librarian and others to support Open Science initiatives on campus.
The Science and Data Services Librarian will work in a highly-supportive and collegial culture that encourages active participation in meaningful and valuable skills training and professional development. This includes workshops, committee memberships, and engagement in programs that support the Library’s mission and its inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility goals, while building connections and partnerships across DePaul’s wider academic and user community.
What You'll Do:
Liaison Responsibilities, Research Support, and Instruction
Builds strong working relationships with faculty, students, and staff in assigned areas to understand user needs and facilitate integration of library resources into curricula and research projects across departments, institutes, and centers.
Provides reference and research support across multiple formats and venues (e.g. in-person, online chat, Zoom or phone).
Develops and delivers in-person and virtual library instruction sessions, training workshops, orientations, and other programming to build users’ information literacy skills and promote the use of information resources. Participates in the Library’s programmatic instruction program supporting students enrolled in first-year writing courses.
Creates and develops research guides (“LibGuides”), online tutorials, and other learning objects that support sciences or cross-disciplinary subject areas, courses, and research activities.
In assigned subject areas, builds and maintains collections in a variety of formats that support the current and future teaching, learning, and research needs of DePaul’s diverse academic community. Manages library collection funds and monitors budgets in assigned subject areas.
Data Services
Provides consultation, research support, and instruction in the discovery and use of statistical, numerical, and GIS data resources to the broad campus community.
Collaborates with instructors to support the development of students’ data literacy skills and facilitate the use of data in their classes.
Consults with researchers and develops workshops and training sessions on best practices for research data management and sharing, data visualization, and analysis.
Evaluates and selects data-related resources and subscriptions as part of the overall collection development strategy.
Participates in outreach initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness of data information literacy, resources, and services.
Open Sciences and Scholarly Communication
Partners with the Scholarly Communication Librarian in implementing open access initiatives and expanding library support for open and public scholarship at DePaul University.
Support researchers to make output from their research open, including publications, preprints, and data.
Participate in outreach efforts related to open science, the institutional repository, and transformative agreements.
Develops programming and documentation on publishing topics, including open data and open science, and works collaboratively with librarians and across the university to promote and support knowledge equity and open access opportunities.
Assists science faculty in adopting and creating open educational resources and promotes open pedagogy practices, including renewable assignments and student knowledge creation.
Professional Development & Service Activities
Keeps up-to-date on the latest developments and best practices in academic librarianship, higher education, and emerging technology through participation in relevant professional organizations, conferences, workshops.
Serves on library-wide committees, task forces, or working groups and professional development activities and initiatives.
This position will be based primarily at the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park. The position requires occasional travel to DePaul’s Loop Campus in downtown Chicago.
What You'll Need:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) required. Bachelor’s and/or second master’s degree in a field related to science or data preferred.
Two (2) years of professional library experience, including at least one year of instruction and reference services or research support in an academic library required.
Coursework or demonstrated knowledge and experience with data services, with particular focus on research practices relating to data discovery, data information literacy, geographic information systems, and data management.
Familiarity with scientific research practices and science information resources in multiple formats. Experience working with science faculty, students and/or researchers in an academic library setting is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultural identities and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.
Knowledge of national and international trends in scholarly communication and data services.
Familiarity with data management requirements of federal agencies
The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $56,222 to $68,964.97.
Perks:
Working for a stable and well-known University.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
DePaul University
2350 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL 60613
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Science and Data Services Librarian is a liaison to the departments of Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics & Astrophysics, Mathematical Sciences, and Geography & GIS . The position will be based primarily at the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park .
En Español: Como miembro del equipo de referencia, instrucción y compromiso académico, el bibliotecario de servicios de ciencias y datos servirá como enlace con los departamentos de Ciencias Biológicas, Neurociencia, Química & Bioquímica, Física & Astrofísica, Ciencias Matemáticas y Geografía & SIG y desempeñará un papel clave para desarrollar apoyo programático a los servicios de datos numéricos y geoespaciales. Esto incluye talleres, membresías de comités y participación en programas que apoyan la misión de la Biblioteca y sus objetivos de inclusión, diversidad, equidad y accesibilidad, mientras se construyen conexiones y asociaciones en toda la comunidad académica y de usuarios más amplia de DePaul. Lo que harás: Responsabilidades de Enlace, Apoyo a la Investigación e Instrucción Construye fuertes relaciones de trabajo con profesores, estudiantes y personal en áreas asignadas para comprender las necesidades del usuario y facilitar la integración de los recursos de la biblioteca en currículos y proyectos de investigación en departamentos, institutos y centros. Proporciona apoyo de referencia y investigación en múltiples formatos y lugares (por ejemplo, en persona, chat online, Zoom o teléfono). Geren fondos de recopilación de la biblioteca y monitorean los presupuestos en áreas asignadas. Servicios de datos Proporciona consultas, apoyo a investigación e instrucción en el descubrimiento y uso de recursos de datos estadísticos, numéricos y GIS para la amplia comunidad del campus. Colabora con instructores para apoyar el desarrollo de las habilidades de alfabetización de datos de los estudiantes y facilitar el uso de datos en sus clases. Consulta con investigadores y desarrolla talleres y sesiones de capacitación sobre las mejores prácticas para la gestión y compartir datos de investigación, visualización y análisis de datos. Evalúa y selecciona recursos relacionados con datos y suscripciones como parte de la estrategia general de desarrollo de la colección. Participa en iniciativas de divulgación dirigidas a mejorar la conciencia de conocimientos de información de datos, compromiso y servicios. Biblioteca Richardson en Lincoln Park. El puesto requiere viajes ocasionales al campus DePaul's Loop en el centro de Chicago. Lo que necesitará: Licenciatura en un programa acreditado por ALA (o equivalente) requerida. Bachillerato y / o segundo título de maestría en un campo relacionado con la ciencia o los datos preferido. Dos (2) años de experiencia profesional en biblioteca, incluyendo al menos un año de instrucción y servicios de referencia o apoyo a investigación en una biblioteca académica requeridos. Curso o conocimiento demostrado y experiencia con los servicios de datos, con especial enfoque en las prácticas de investigación relacionadas con el descubrimiento de datos , alfabetización de información sobre datos, sistemas geográficos de información y gestión de datos . Familiariedad con las prácticas científicas de investigación y recursos informativos científicos en múltiples formatos. Se prefiere tener experiencia trabajando con profesores de ciencias, estudiantes y/o investigadores en un entorno académico. La capacidad demostrada para comunicarse e interactuar eficazmente con personas a través de identidades culturales y fomentar un ambiente inclusivo, equitativo e acogedor. Conocimiento de las tendencias nacionales e internacionales en comunicación científica y servicios de datos. Familiarización con los requisitos de gestión de datos de agencias federales El rango de contratación anticipado para este puesto es: $56,222 a $68,964.97. Perks: Trabajar para una universidad estable y bien conocida. Los candidatos exitosos prosperan en un entorno donde las ideas y perspectivas que representan una amplia variedad de culturas, antecedentes y experiencias son bienvenidas y apoyadas. Requerido Chequeo de Antecedentes: El empleo en la Universidad DePaul depende de pasar una verificación de antecedents. Sólo los candidatos finales a quienes se les extenderá una oferta de trabajo serán sometidos a una revisión de antecesores. La Universidad De Paul es un empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta su raza, color, etnia, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, edad, estado civil, discapacidad física o mental, estatus protegida veterano, información genética u cualquier otro estatus legalmente protegido, de acuerdo con las leyes EEO federales, estatales y locales aplicables.
The Science and Data Services Librarian will work in a highly-supportive and collegial culture that encourages active participation in meaningful and valuable skills training and professional development. This includes workshops, committee memberships, and engagement in programs that support the Library’s mission and its inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility goals, while building connections and partnerships across DePaul’s wider academic and user community.
What You'll Do:
Liaison Responsibilities, Research Support, and Instruction
Builds strong working relationships with faculty, students, and staff in assigned areas to understand user needs and facilitate integration of library resources into curricula and research projects across departments, institutes, and centers.
Provides reference and research support across multiple formats and venues (e.g. in-person, online chat, Zoom or phone).
Develops and delivers in-person and virtual library instruction sessions, training workshops, orientations, and other programming to build users’ information literacy skills and promote the use of information resources. Participates in the Library’s programmatic instruction program supporting students enrolled in first-year writing courses.
Creates and develops research guides (“LibGuides”), online tutorials, and other learning objects that support sciences or cross-disciplinary subject areas, courses, and research activities.
In assigned subject areas, builds and maintains collections in a variety of formats that support the current and future teaching, learning, and research needs of DePaul’s diverse academic community. Manages library collection funds and monitors budgets in assigned subject areas.
Data Services
Provides consultation, research support, and instruction in the discovery and use of statistical, numerical, and GIS data resources to the broad campus community.
Collaborates with instructors to support the development of students’ data literacy skills and facilitate the use of data in their classes.
Consults with researchers and develops workshops and training sessions on best practices for research data management and sharing, data visualization, and analysis.
Evaluates and selects data-related resources and subscriptions as part of the overall collection development strategy.
Participates in outreach initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness of data information literacy, resources, and services.
Open Sciences and Scholarly Communication
Partners with the Scholarly Communication Librarian in implementing open access initiatives and expanding library support for open and public scholarship at DePaul University.
Support researchers to make output from their research open, including publications, preprints, and data.
Participate in outreach efforts related to open science, the institutional repository, and transformative agreements.
Develops programming and documentation on publishing topics, including open data and open science, and works collaboratively with librarians and across the university to promote and support knowledge equity and open access opportunities.
Assists science faculty in adopting and creating open educational resources and promotes open pedagogy practices, including renewable assignments and student knowledge creation.
Professional Development & Service Activities
Keeps up-to-date on the latest developments and best practices in academic librarianship, higher education, and emerging technology through participation in relevant professional organizations, conferences, workshops.
Serves on library-wide committees, task forces, or working groups and professional development activities and initiatives.
This position will be based primarily at the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park. The position requires occasional travel to DePaul’s Loop Campus in downtown Chicago.
What You'll Need:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) required. Bachelor’s and/or second master’s degree in a field related to science or data preferred.
Two (2) years of professional library experience, including at least one year of instruction and reference services or research support in an academic library required.
Coursework or demonstrated knowledge and experience with data services, with particular focus on research practices relating to data discovery, data information literacy, geographic information systems, and data management.
Familiarity with scientific research practices and science information resources in multiple formats. Experience working with science faculty, students and/or researchers in an academic library setting is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultural identities and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.
Knowledge of national and international trends in scholarly communication and data services.
Familiarity with data management requirements of federal agencies
The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $56,222 to $68,964.97.
Perks:
Working for a stable and well-known University.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
DePaul University
2350 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago , IL 60613
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Science and Data Services Librarian is a liaison to the departments of Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics & Astrophysics, Mathematical Sciences, and Geography & GIS . The position will be based primarily at the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park .
En Español: Como miembro del equipo de referencia, instrucción y compromiso académico, el bibliotecario de servicios de ciencias y datos servirá como enlace con los departamentos de Ciencias Biológicas, Neurociencia, Química & Bioquímica, Física & Astrofísica, Ciencias Matemáticas y Geografía & SIG y desempeñará un papel clave para desarrollar apoyo programático a los servicios de datos numéricos y geoespaciales. Esto incluye talleres, membresías de comités y participación en programas que apoyan la misión de la Biblioteca y sus objetivos de inclusión, diversidad, equidad y accesibilidad, mientras se construyen conexiones y asociaciones en toda la comunidad académica y de usuarios más amplia de DePaul. Lo que harás: Responsabilidades de Enlace, Apoyo a la Investigación e Instrucción Construye fuertes relaciones de trabajo con profesores, estudiantes y personal en áreas asignadas para comprender las necesidades del usuario y facilitar la integración de los recursos de la biblioteca en currículos y proyectos de investigación en departamentos, institutos y centros. Proporciona apoyo de referencia y investigación en múltiples formatos y lugares (por ejemplo, en persona, chat online, Zoom o teléfono). Geren fondos de recopilación de la biblioteca y monitorean los presupuestos en áreas asignadas. Servicios de datos Proporciona consultas, apoyo a investigación e instrucción en el descubrimiento y uso de recursos de datos estadísticos, numéricos y GIS para la amplia comunidad del campus. Colabora con instructores para apoyar el desarrollo de las habilidades de alfabetización de datos de los estudiantes y facilitar el uso de datos en sus clases. Consulta con investigadores y desarrolla talleres y sesiones de capacitación sobre las mejores prácticas para la gestión y compartir datos de investigación, visualización y análisis de datos. Evalúa y selecciona recursos relacionados con datos y suscripciones como parte de la estrategia general de desarrollo de la colección. Participa en iniciativas de divulgación dirigidas a mejorar la conciencia de conocimientos de información de datos, compromiso y servicios. Biblioteca Richardson en Lincoln Park. El puesto requiere viajes ocasionales al campus DePaul's Loop en el centro de Chicago. Lo que necesitará: Licenciatura en un programa acreditado por ALA (o equivalente) requerida. Bachillerato y / o segundo título de maestría en un campo relacionado con la ciencia o los datos preferido. Dos (2) años de experiencia profesional en biblioteca, incluyendo al menos un año de instrucción y servicios de referencia o apoyo a investigación en una biblioteca académica requeridos. Curso o conocimiento demostrado y experiencia con los servicios de datos, con especial enfoque en las prácticas de investigación relacionadas con el descubrimiento de datos , alfabetización de información sobre datos, sistemas geográficos de información y gestión de datos . Familiariedad con las prácticas científicas de investigación y recursos informativos científicos en múltiples formatos. Se prefiere tener experiencia trabajando con profesores de ciencias, estudiantes y/o investigadores en un entorno académico. La capacidad demostrada para comunicarse e interactuar eficazmente con personas a través de identidades culturales y fomentar un ambiente inclusivo, equitativo e acogedor. Conocimiento de las tendencias nacionales e internacionales en comunicación científica y servicios de datos. Familiarización con los requisitos de gestión de datos de agencias federales El rango de contratación anticipado para este puesto es: $56,222 a $68,964.97. Perks: Trabajar para una universidad estable y bien conocida. Los candidatos exitosos prosperan en un entorno donde las ideas y perspectivas que representan una amplia variedad de culturas, antecedentes y experiencias son bienvenidas y apoyadas. Requerido Chequeo de Antecedentes: El empleo en la Universidad DePaul depende de pasar una verificación de antecedents. Sólo los candidatos finales a quienes se les extenderá una oferta de trabajo serán sometidos a una revisión de antecesores. La Universidad De Paul es un empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta su raza, color, etnia, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, edad, estado civil, discapacidad física o mental, estatus protegida veterano, información genética u cualquier otro estatus legalmente protegido, de acuerdo con las leyes EEO federales, estatales y locales aplicables.