Data Librarian

Closes on Sunday, August 20, 2023
The University of Toronto Libraries
Toronto, ON
Full Time (Contract)

POSITION: Data Librarian (Librarian I/II; 1-year Parental Leave contract)
DEPARTMENT: Map & Data Library
DATE REQUIRED: August 20, 2023

Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.

About the University of Toronto Libraries

The University of Toronto Libraries system is the largest academic library in Canada and is consistently ranked in the top ten among academic research libraries in North America. The system consists of 40 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This array of college libraries, special collections, and specialized libraries and information centres supports the teaching and research requirements of over 300 graduate programs, more than 70 professional programs, and about 700 undergraduate degree programs. In addition to more than 12 million volumes in 341 languages, the library system currently provides access to millions of electronic resources in various forms and over 31,000 linear metres of archival material. More than 150,000 new print volumes are acquired each year. The Libraries’ data centre houses more than 600 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of the Map and Data Library (MDL), the Data Librarian will engage with users across the university as part of a dynamic team that provides a growing range of data services across the full research cycle.

Responsibilities are as follows:

· Support data services in coordination with other staff and librarians in MDL and across UTL

· Provide in-depth research consultations on the discovery, analysis and the use of statistical, qualitative analysis, text and data mining and/or GIS software

· Provide leadership for data services in one or more areas of data specialization, with a focus on text and data mining and/or qualitative data methods

· Develop and deliver instructional material in one or more areas of data specialization

· Initiate, lead and support special projects

· Liaise with academic programs and external partners involved in data-related research, service provision and instruction

· Participate in collection development activities for datasets and related material

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· A degree from an accredited Master’s level program in library and information studies

· Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility

· Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with common research methodologies related to data analysis techniques & tools

· Ability to communicate with faculty, librarians and students about data selection, management, and analysis

· Proven experience using one or more programming languages and tools in support of data analysis, such as R, Python, SQL, Mathematica, Matlab, Stata, and/or SAS

· Demonstrated commitment to the provision of high-quality public service

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work independently and effectively with technology in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities

· Demonstrated experience or willingness to work as part of a team

· Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop clear, concise, accurate technical documentation

· Ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a culturally diverse and rapidly changing environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in an academic environment

· Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with qualitative data research methods and tools such as Nvivo

· Familiarity with data stewardship and research data management concepts, including the development of Data Management Plans and the use of data repositories such as Borealis

· Experience performing data selection, acquisition, reference in an academic setting

· Proven project management skills

· Experience working with HTML, XML, JSON, and other markup languages

Salary and Terms of Appointment: This is a Contractually Limited Term Appointment position.

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I or II level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $71,451; LIB II: $74,553 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). This is 1-year contractually-limited term appointment.

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

Additional information

Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.

How to Apply

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of [Surname,FirstName. DATASCI] to Library Human Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca; or to Room 1140, 130 St. George Street, University of Toronto Libraries, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5; by August 20, 2023.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statements

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement: https://www.library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statement

University of Toronto Libraries’ Anti-Racism Statement: https://www.library.utoronto.ca/anti-racism-statement

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact utlhr@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

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