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Director of Research Data Services

Discovery & User Experience Librarian

Electronic Resources Licensing Librarian

Visiting Research Services Librarian for Sciences

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Director of Research Data Services

IU Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented leader to provide strategy and direction in the Director of Research Data Services position. This is a new leadership opportunity for an individual with experience and vision to develop, deliver, and assess a broad suite of research data services, including GIS and geospatial data and data repository and discovery services. This position guides the growth and provision of IU Libraries' research data services and participation in campus and university initiatives related to research data. The Director of Research Data Services will also provide leadership for various partnerships associated with research data initiatives, actively participating in developing the IU Research Data Commons and building programs that support and foster a culture of open data stewardship and discovery.
The successful candidate will be at the forefront of strategically advancing research data initiatives, engaging with campus researchers and university partners, and establishing and promoting research data programs in collaboration with library, campus, and university colleagues. With a vision for growth, they will proactively advance and support IU Libraries’ alignment and integration into campus and university strategic priorities. The Director of Research Data Services will involve developing and maintaining a broad range of strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and in consultation on functions, resources, and programs, and capitalizing on IU Libraries’ distinct interdisciplinary and technical expertise.
This position, reporting to the IU Libraries-Bloomington Associate Dean for Organizational Strategy and Scholarly Communication, offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development. Research Data Services is a growing area in IU Libraries, and the department is expected to expand over time with the Director’s guidance and leadership. The Director of Research Data Services collaborates closely with colleagues across IU’s research campuses (Bloomington and Indianapolis) and other IU Libraries directors to coordinate strategic operations and ensure progress toward goals and priorities. The incumbent will work with various library, campus, and university colleagues to advance initiatives associated with research data services and infrastructure. The Director of Research Data Services is a member of the IU Libraries Director Council and advises the administration on organizational planning, financial planning, and policy development.

TENURE STATUS
This is a unique opportunity for individuals looking for flexibility in their career path. The Director of Research Data Services appointment can be tenured/tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the qualifications and preference of the successful candidate. Tenure-track appointees must have the demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position at the IU Libraries. (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/promotion-and-tenure-criteria-iub-li…)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement strategies for delivering research data programming, resources, and services for students and researchers in alignment with broader initiatives across the Libraries and IU’s research campuses
Provide leadership, direction, and vision for Research Data Services personnel and maintain a work environment that encourages development, engagement, and job satisfaction
Collaborate with colleagues in the IU Libraries to advance strategic initiatives and assess and monitor progress toward strategic goals
Lead and coordinate the Libraries Research Data Services Working Group, a collaborative group of data librarians at IU Bloomington and IU Indianapolis that shares expertise and identifies emerging needs and opportunities for library-based research data services
Communicate and regularly engage with a variety of library, campus, and university partners who provide and support data services through technical infrastructure, collections, open initiatives, scholarly communication, external funding, information technology, and instruction/training/consultation services
Provide leadership for Libraries participation in the IU Research Data Commons initiative (https://researchdata.iu.edu)
Collaborate with campus and university partners to support, develop, and increase the visibility of a broad and robust suite of data services including, but not limited to, guidance on funder/publisher requirements, data sharing platforms, FAIR data principles, open data stewardship, data management
Participate as an active member of the Libraries Director Council
Assess and advise on technical, software, and other tools that will improve research data sharing and services
Contribute to the development of grant proposals and collaborative projects
Contribute to IU Libraries participation in consortial and open-source efforts such as the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) and Samvera
Maintain awareness and engagement with national and international trends related to research data
Promote the Libraries culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/diversity-strategic-plan-0)

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences satisfy the minimum qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered
Minimum two years of experience directing or coordinating research data programs or services
Demonstrated experience with the range of data services concepts, such as research data repositories and metadata standards, data curation, open data, and data literacy
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and trends across the research lifecycle and the evolving landscape of open and public data, data ethics, data repositories, and data sharing
Demonstrated experience with various data management practices and ability to advise researchers on planning, budgeting, and compliance with funder requirements (e.g., NSF, NIH).
Demonstrated experience with a programming or scripting language, preferably Python or R
Evidence of strong organizational and project management skills
Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a range of constituents with varying levels of knowledge and experience (e.g., faculty, librarians, IT professionals, and students in a variety of disciplines)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative teams, bring groups of varied stakeholders together in a complex, rapidly changing, and professionally diverse environment, and build dynamic relationships with faculty, students, and academic colleagues
Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently
Demonstrated ability to understand and enhance the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/diversity-strategic-plan-20162017pdf)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required, and IU Libraries is committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred skills.
Demonstrated experience recruiting, training, and supervising librarians and/or professional staff
Demonstrated familiarity with FAIR data principles, the tenets of the Open Science movement, and related scholarly communication issues and trends
Demonstrated experience with Hyrax, DSpace, Dataverse, or other digital repository systems used for research data
Demonstrated experience working with researchers on data management planning
Demonstrated familiarity with technologies used in high-performance computing
Demonstrated experience with tools, applications, and methods for accessing, managing, manipulating, cleaning, analyzing, visualizing, and preserving data across disciplines (e.g., OpenRefine, Pandas for Python, tidyverse for R, Stata, SPSS, Nvivo, Atlas.ti)
Demonstrated experience working with metadata
Demonstrated experience working with software development or implementation projects in a product owner or subject matter expert role

TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by August 12, 2024, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: October 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.

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Discovery & User Experience Librarian

Indiana University Libraries seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative Discovery & User Experience Librarian to join its Discovery and User Experience department (DUX) to lead efforts to ensure the effective functioning of Indiana University’s collections discovery interfaces through a focus on user experience.

At the IU Libraries, we are committed to facilitating the discovery of our collections through improving and enhancing tools such as IUCAT, Indiana University’s online catalog; Bento, the library website federated search tool; and OneSearch@IU, another discovery interface that enables a single search across citation data from thousands of publishers as well as IU’s local collections. The implementation and development of these discovery interfaces are part of an overall effort to unify our web presence and present the IU Libraries’ collections, services, and resources to enable a more holistic approach to supporting teaching, learning, and research in the IU community.

The work of this position primarily serves the Bloomington campus, but activities and responsibilities also benefit IU Libraries statewide. Working in a collaborative team environment, the position will participate in library-wide efforts to optimize the operation of a suite of discovery and retrieval systems designed to help expose the IU Libraries’ investment in collections and leveraging relevant technologies to provide user-centric services for information access and discovery.

This position will also oversee various projects from initiation to completion. Through their leadership of the multicampus Discovery Layer Advisory Group (DLAG), they establish development priorities for IUCAT in cooperation with the University Information Technology Services (UITS) Enterprise Library Systems (ELS) team. They also coordinate with DUX colleagues, other library staff, and the ELS team on Bento's development priorities. Through user testing, they identify unmet needs for discovery and research tools and collaborate on possible solutions. They also collaborate with library public services staff within DUX and other departments to create documentation for end users and library staff and to develop and assist with staff training for discovery applications and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the discovery of library resources through the online catalog and other discovery interfaces
Collaborating closely with library and UITS staff as appropriate, assist with maintenance and management of the library catalog discovery interface, and oversee the management of OneSearch@IU, the Bloomington libraries’ web-scale discovery interface, currently based on EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS).
Maintain awareness of enhancements and changes to interfaces and configurations of systems.
Work across library departments to plan, coordinate, facilitate, and accomplish projects that improve and enhance discovery services.
Lead the department in an ongoing review of products and local quality assurance activities to constantly improve the user experience.
Focus on building better relationships between resources aligning with the broader context of the IU Libraries’ discovery strategy.
Document recommendations and decisions made by existing library groups, task forces, and departments to configure discovery interfaces.
Create documentation for discovery systems suitable for end-users and library staff statewide and develop and present training for discovery applications and systems.
Serve as liaison between software engineers, internal customers, and end-users, working with software engineers to solve problems, resolve “bugs,” and communicate with library staff about fixes and workarounds.
Participate in an ongoing review of website content and functionality and local quality assurance activities to constantly improve the user experience.
Identify concrete objectives for IU Libraries’ discovery resources and plan methods for evaluating their effectiveness.
Collaborate with the User Experience Designer to identify research needs of internal and external users, gather and analyze feedback, and interpret user feedback to recommend changes that will better meet user needs.
Maintain connections with users of the library website and with library public services staff by providing reference services to all levels of library users
Work effectively in a collegial, multi-disciplinary team environment to explore and promote the application of new technologies.
Contribute to IU Libraries’ participation in consortium and open-source efforts such as the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) and Blacklight
Engage in professional development opportunities–memberships, conferences, training, and certification–to stay current on new programs, standards, and developments in the field
Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries’ Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/libraries-diversity-resources).

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.

Required

ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered.
Experience working with and assisting library users in finding information (preferably both face-to-face and remotely) in an academic library setting
Basic knowledge of MARC
Experience with one or more library enterprise systems such as library management systems (e.g., Symphony, Alma, FOLIO) and discovery interfaces (e.g., EBSCO Discovery Service, Summon, Primo, Blacklight, VuFind)
Familiarity with the theory and practice of usability testing and information architecture.
Demonstrated ability to discuss technical information with users, discern their needs, and collaboratively develop programs, systems, and screens that meet those needs
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse community and communicate with users at all levels of technical expertise; ability to communicate technical and complex information to non-technical users
Strong customer service attitude as well as a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving
Commitment to understanding and valuing diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization
Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/bloomington-library-faculty#panel-about

Preferred

Candidates do not need to meet all preferred qualifications to be considered for this position.

Teaching experience and experience working with discovery systems
Previous experience working in an academic library setting
Project management experience
Knowledge of website design, development, implementation, standards, and accessibility and usability guidelines
Experience with search/indexing technologies (e.g., Solr, Elasticsearch) and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)

TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by August 28, 2024 will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855- 2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: October 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.

Electronic Resources Licensing Librarian

The Indiana University Libraries seek an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative Electronic Resources Licensing Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions in the Technical Services Division, the Electronic Resources Licensing Librarian will provide leadership and expertise in managing all aspects of library electronic resources licensing. They will play a pivotal role in the IU Libraries’ efforts to meet current and emerging information needs and provide access to a broad and diverse collection of scholarly content. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across the Libraries, the Bloomington campus, and the Indiana University system of campuses to support the IU Libraries licensed electronic resources program. The successful candidate will also be a primary liaison with publishers, content providers, and consortia to support electronic resources licensing and management for Indiana University Libraries.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage library electronic resources license negotiation, execution, and management for Indiana University Bloomington Libraries and, when applicable, the Indiana University system of campuses; lead in developing and expanding licensing guidelines and parameters for Indiana University Libraries
Provide leadership and collaboration in developing workflows and policies for managing the IU Libraries e-resource licensing and acquisitions program in partnership with stakeholders engaged in the electronic resources life-cycle
Represent IU Libraries as the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Electronic Resource Officer (ERO) and within other relevant consortial and professional venues related to electronic resources licensing, acquisition, and management
Provide information, training, and guidance to stakeholders within the IU Libraries and throughout the University on the requirements and acceptable terms of use of licensed library electronic resources
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with appropriate personnel in library units (e.g., Collections, Library Technologies, Research & Learning Services, Scholarly Communications), campus units (e.g., Office of General Counsel, Offices of Vice President and Vice Provost for Research, University Information Technology Services), and regional campuses of Indiana University
Establish and maintain relationships with external entities, including content providers, publishers, and library consortia
Oversee and maintain electronic resources licensing information and applicable contract management system
Serve and contribute to applicable management & leadership teams and represent the IU Libraries at the local, state, and national levels
Promote the Libraries culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences satisfy the minimum qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered
Two years of relevant electronic resources life-cycle management in an academic setting
Experience reviewing and negotiating license agreements in an academic setting; knowledge of the legal framework in which academic libraries operate; knowledge of current and emerging trends in electronic resources licensing and management
Experience evaluating and negotiating electronic resource pricing; knowledge of electronic resource pricing models and concepts
Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and creativity in troubleshooting procurement and access problems with electronic resources; ability to take a user-centered approach in the management of electronic resources
Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging trends, practices, and tools in electronic resources life-cycle management [e.g., AI, Accessibility, KBART, ERM, SERU, COUNTER, SUSHI]
Demonstrated analytical, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills; Ability to represent the library effectively and positively
Ability to work in a collegial, collaborative work environment and maintain positive professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including library colleagues, faculty, content providers
Demonstrated understanding of the values of diversity and the importance of inclusion, as demonstrated through a commitment to applying and incorporating the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization (https://libraries.indiana.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion)
Ability to meet the tenure or tenure-track position requirements at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/bloomington-library-faculty#panel-about)

Preferred

Preferred qualifications are not required, and IU Libraries is committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred skills.
Experience working within a library management system, such as SirsiDynix Symphony or a similar system
Experience using Ex Libris 360 Management Services or a similar knowledge management system
Experience in project management, such as the implementation of/transition to a new system [e.g., ILS, resource management tool]
Leadership experience, including coaching, motivating, mentoring, or supervision
Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging trends in academic libraries [e.g., Scholarly Publishing, Open Access, Digital Humanities]
Familiarity with academic library fund and budget management, including allocations, encumbrances, expenditures

TO APPLY
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by September 13, 2024, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855- 2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: November 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.

Visiting Research Services Librarian for Sciences

Indiana University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and creative Visiting Science Research Services Librarian to connect and support faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students with services, resources, and assistance across several science disciplines.
Possible science subject areas that may be a part of this librarian’s portfolio may include (but are not limited to)

Psychology
Computer science
Other science areas that fit the needs of the department and the interests/experience of the candidate

As a member of the Research & Learning Division of IU Libraries, this librarian will join a dynamic team of Science and Social Science librarians. Together, they collaborate with faculty and students on research skills and techniques, information and data literacies, and emerging technologies to support and enable scholarship. The Visiting Research Services Librarian for Sciences will have the unique opportunity to build programs and partnerships that enhance teaching and learning, facilitate research productivity, and support interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship.
The Research & Learning Division members embrace experimentation with new programs and services, leverage opportunities for partnerships with campus support centers and research institutes, foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment, and engage meaningfully with library and campus colleagues to advance shared goals. We strongly encourage those who will further advance the IU Libraries’ commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, including those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive instructional, research, and collections support at all educational levels and across information formats.
Actively engage with faculty, instructors, students, and colleagues to establish partnerships, build strong working relationships, and support various teaching and research needs.
Serve as a collection manager, providing collection development, management, review, and assessment support to at least one science subject area.
Develop research guides and provide general reference and specialized research consultations in-person and online.
Maintain awareness of a wide variety of research tools, methodologies, and resources appropriate for student and faculty scholarship, including but not limited to citation management, evidence synthesis, and data analysis.
Design and maintain instructional materials, online learning objects, and research tools such as online modules, guides, and tutorials for self-directed learning, and present instructional workshops supporting student and faculty research needs.
Contribute to and participate in campus, department, and library events, programs, and outreach initiatives.
Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IUB Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan

Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.

Required

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science
Educational background, professional, or pre-professional experience in a science-related discipline
Experience in providing research support to students and researchers
Interest or experience in delivering instruction at the college level and ability to plan and deliver instructional programming
Interest or experience with outreach to students, researchers, and instructors
Familiarity with and interest in applying new tools and skills to support both established and emerging research methods
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably in multiple modalities
Demonstrated ability to work creatively, independently, flexibly, and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment supportive of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred

Candidates are not required to meet all the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position.
Experience supporting citation management
Experience supporting evidence synthesis
Experience in collection development
Knowledge of or experience in applying the ACRL Information Literacy Framework
Experience and aptitude with instructional technologies

TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted through September 13, 2024. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855- 2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: November 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.

About the Indiana University Libraries

Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 49,000 students and over 3,100 faculty. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions to research and the arts. The campus covers over 1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for its park-like beauty and architectural heritage inspired by local craftsmanship in limestone.

The Bloomington campus is home to Indiana University Libraries, one of North America's leading academic research library systems. Our collections, people, and spaces use knowledge to inspire great work.

IU Libraries partners with every academic department on campus. Materials are digital, visual, audio, and print. Over 60,000 journals are offered electronically, and the libraries hold more than 10 million print volumes in 450 languages and 120,000 films in its Moving Image Archive. A long-time leader in digital library projects, IU Libraries developed wide-ranging initiatives as early as the 1990s.

Indiana University’s librarians actively collect and conserve knowledge and are leaders in national conversations in areas such as diversity initiatives, digital preservation and associated technologies, the changing role of area studies librarianship, and integrating information literacy. In addition, the IU Libraries are the organizational home of the innovative and visionary Office of Scholarly Publishing, which brings together the work of the highly respected Indiana University Press with the IU Libraries’ open-access publishing initiatives.
Our visual flagship, the Herman B Wells Library, is one of the busiest academic spaces on campus, recording millions of visits yearly. The Scholars’ Commons, Learning Commons, and Moving Image Collections and Archives help redefine the role and potential of libraries and archives. Other noteworthy library destinations are the freshly renovated Education Library, the world-class Lilly Library of rare books and manuscripts, the University Archives, the Wylie House Museum and its collections, and the William and Gayle Cook Music Library that supports musical performance, teaching, learning, and research, primarily to the Jacobs School of Music, a world-renowned center of musical excellence.
IU Libraries actively participate in local, national, and international initiatives that will define collections and services of the future. For example, we take a leadership role on campus as active members of the Indiana University Arts and Humanities Council. Memberships include regional and national associations and consortia, including the Big Ten Academic Alliance Center for Library Initiatives, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), and the Samvera community. The IU Libraries are a founding member of HathiTrust, a shared digital repository.

Being Hired with Tenure

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, a university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university-paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This tenure-track academic appointment includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

Website: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html
Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/pubs/books/IU-benefits_broch.pdf

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