University of Ottawa Library

Research Data Management Librarian – 201965

Replacement Librarian September 1 2020 – August 31 2021

Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks a motivated, innovative and collegial individual to lead and develop services to support the management of digital research data through all stages of its life cycle. The successful candidate will be a creative and flexible individual who works well across disciplines, in a challenging and changing environment.

Setting: Located on the ancestral land of the Algonquin people in the heart of the National Capital, the University of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada’s leading teaching and research institutions.  With 1,200 regular faculty and 40,000 students enrolled in over 360 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of high quality programs in both English and French.  For more information, see: http://www.uottawa.ca .

Description:  The Research Data Management Librarian leads initiatives that assist faculty and students in managing the lifecycle of research data resulting from research projects of all types. In collaboration with colleagues and campus partners, the incumbent develops sustainable services to support collecting, describing, preserving, accessing and re-using digital research data. The Research Data Management Librarian works with librarians and other campus partners to understand needs and workflows within different disciplines, and to evaluate and recommend online tools, systems and services that facilitate research data management throughout the entire research cycle.

Developing educational support for the stewardship of research data is a key aspect of this position; to this end, the Research Data Management Librarian will keep abreast of new norms and of developing practices and policies of research funding agencies. Collaborating with colleagues and researchers across disciplines, the incumbent also contributes expertise in information science and linked open data to research projects.

Essential qualifications:

1. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent.
2. A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience, or fewer, depending on relevance of experience to the position.
3. Experience with the research processes used in one or more academic disciplines typically acquired through the completion of an advanced degree in a research data-intensive area.
4. Demonstrated familiarity with institutional, data, or subject repository systems.
5. Familiarity with semantic web and linked open data concepts, common metadata standards and demonstrated understanding of database technologies.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, presentation and instructional skills.
8. Evidence of ability to provide leadership in program development, including the successful implementation of new services.
9. Effective oral and written communication skills in both French and English.

Rank and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

This position is part of the APUO bargaining unit (faculty, librarians, counsellors, and language teachers).

If librarians currently employed at the University of Ottawa are interested in this position, the opportunity of an interim appointment would be available.

Posting no.: 

Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter, with their name in the document title. Internal candidates will be considered first; application should be submitted no later than Friday, August 14, 2020, at 4 pm.

Ms. Talia Chung

University Librarian and Vice-Provost (Knowledge Systems)

University of Ottawa Library

65 University Private

Ottawa, ON

K1N 6N5

Email: biblio@uOttawa.ca

The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from, Indigenous persons, racialized persons (visible minorities), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application. Please take note of this posting number. This questionnaire can be found online.

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada. 

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting.

Notice of Collection of Personal Information

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