Data Services Librarian
Indiana University Academic Positions
On-site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Position Summary
Indiana University Indianapolis University Library is seeking a Data Services Librarian to join the Center for Digital Scholarship in supporting researchers across the research lifecycle. The successful candidate will collaborate to extend current support to include data information literacy instruction and the use of computational tools and methods for research. The successful candidate will also collaborate to support researchers with research data management and sharing strategies that will foster success as funder policies and research practices evolve. This is a tenure-track position starting no earlier than January 1, 2025. Ranked among the top 100 most innovative schools by U.S. News and World Report, IU Indianapolis is an urban research and health sciences campus with 15 degree-granting schools and more than 375 academic programs. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a multicultural and affordable mid-sized city, the campus serves more than 25,000 students. As the state’s premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. About the Center for Digital Scholarship The University Library Center for Digital Scholarship is a unit in the library with five librarians, three staff members, and student workers. The Center is a highly collaborative and motivated group of individuals who are focused on changing IU Indianapolis culture to adopt more open access knowledge practices through a variety of initiatives, services, and advocacy work. The Data Services Librarian reports to the Director of the Center and works closely with colleagues within the Center and across the campus to support research. The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will be someone willing to collaborate with others, flexible in their approach to solving problems, and with a desire to learn. There are multiple paths toward success in this position and each may look slightly different depending on the successful candidate’s interests and experience. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. University Library is especially interested in promoting an environment of diversity and excellence throughout the institution and encourages candidates who are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments.
Indiana University Indianapolis University Library is seeking a Data Services Librarian to join the Center for Digital Scholarship in supporting researchers across the research lifecycle. The successful candidate will collaborate to extend current support to include data information literacy instruction and the use of computational tools and methods for research. The successful candidate will also collaborate to support researchers with research data management and sharing strategies that will foster success as funder policies and research practices evolve. This is a tenure-track position starting no earlier than January 1, 2025. Ranked among the top 100 most innovative schools by U.S. News and World Report, IU Indianapolis is an urban research and health sciences campus with 15 degree-granting schools and more than 375 academic programs. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a multicultural and affordable mid-sized city, the campus serves more than 25,000 students. As the state’s premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. About the Center for Digital Scholarship The University Library Center for Digital Scholarship is a unit in the library with five librarians, three staff members, and student workers. The Center is a highly collaborative and motivated group of individuals who are focused on changing IU Indianapolis culture to adopt more open access knowledge practices through a variety of initiatives, services, and advocacy work. The Data Services Librarian reports to the Director of the Center and works closely with colleagues within the Center and across the campus to support research. The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will be someone willing to collaborate with others, flexible in their approach to solving problems, and with a desire to learn. There are multiple paths toward success in this position and each may look slightly different depending on the successful candidate’s interests and experience. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. University Library is especially interested in promoting an environment of diversity and excellence throughout the institution and encourages candidates who are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments.