Job Title

Data Planning and Presentation Librarian

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,027.92 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M University Libraries is hiring a new Data Planning and Presentation Librarian (Associate) with a passion for curating research data and data visualization to join their team. This Associate Librarian will be responsible for ensuring compliance with university, funding agency, and government requirements, and facilitating all parts of the research data lifecycle. In addition, this position will ensure that research data are cataloged, discoverable, and preserved in accordance with requirements. If this job description sounds interesting to you and aligns with your career experience and goals, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in designing and implementing data management plans that comply with sponsor agreements, regulations, and TAMU policies.

• Advise PIs on compliance with data stewardship requirements, including sustainability, access, sharing of research data, and data management plans

• Manage the institutional repository for archiving, access, and preservation of TAMU research data, ensuring security and proper metadata alignment

• Collaborate with researchers, metadata librarians, and the Division of Research to facilitate the visualization, validation, sharing, and utilization of research data

• Participate in scholarly activities and professional service for professional development and to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs

• Service on campus and library committees and engage with campus units to advocate for Library presence in campus research initiatives

  Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science or related field with a tech focus, such as Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Five (5) years of related work experience in a public, academic, or specialized library or archive

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Knowledge of academic library functions

• Ability to manage, plan, and organize overall unit and operations

• Education or experience in working with research data

• Experience of knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, SAP Business Objects, or Apache Superset

• Basic web development and scripting skills

• Experience with digital repository, database management, or library software

Starting Salary: $72,335.00 annually

What You Need to Do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV, including information on how you have contributed to the profession, are strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Our Commitment: Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://new.tamu.edu/enjoy-the-benefits/retirement/)

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/employee-tuition.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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