Data Visualization Librarian
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Data Visualization Librarian serves as an expert consultant and partner to UTA students faculty and staff regarding data analysis and visualization. This librarian will be responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the Libraries DataCAVE course-integrated instruction workshops and consultations. The Data Visualization Librarian must demonstrate a commitment to justice equity diversity and inclusion initiatives that grow and develop our staff services and outreach to our community.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Administer and maintain libraries and collections of information including books periodicals recordings films and databases for students faculty and staff. Acquire catalog and circulate library materials and user services such as locating and organizing information data visualization providing instruction on how to access information and setting up and operating the librarys media equipment. Serve as consultant and partner to UTA students faculty and staff regarding data analysis and visualization. Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo SPSS and advanced designing data collection instruments. Collating aggregating and cleaning library and collections data using Python. Analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data including methodologies such as multiple regression thematic analysis and text mining. Transcribing and coding qualitative data using software packages such as NVivo for use in the library. Responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the librarys DataCove course-integrated instruction workshops and consultations. Partner with faculty to create and execute course-integrated instruction with an emphasis on experiential learning pedagogy that teaches data literacy skills relevant to data analysis and visualization. Provide consultations outreach events and workshops that engage and support the UTA Community with data visualization processes and technologies. Support the Librarys initiatives related to Open Data.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Information Science Information Studies or Library Science UTA will accept 6 months experience in either carrying out the duties set forth in the job offered or 6 months experience as a Data Analyst or Data Analyst Intern at an institution of higher education engaged in conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo SPSS and advanced Excel; in designing data collection instruments; in collating aggregating and cleaning data using Python; in analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data including methodologies such as multiple regression thematic analysis and test mining; and in transcribing and coding qualitative data using software packages such as NVivo.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in the academic research process. One (1) year of teaching experience in an academic environment. Understanding of common programming languages such as R Python JavaScript PHP and ability to work with ESRIs ArcGIS APIs. Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative analysis using software and/or programming languages. Experience with Adobe Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm. This role may require non-traditional hours including nights weekends and holidays based on university needs. Travel and overnight stays may be necessary for professional development conferences and training. Allowed to work from home 2 days a week.
The Data Visualization Librarian serves as an expert consultant and partner to UTA students faculty and staff regarding data analysis and visualization. This librarian will be responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the Libraries DataCAVE course-integrated instruction workshops and consultations. The Data Visualization Librarian must demonstrate a commitment to justice equity diversity and inclusion initiatives that grow and develop our staff services and outreach to our community.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Administer and maintain libraries and collections of information including books periodicals recordings films and databases for students faculty and staff. Acquire catalog and circulate library materials and user services such as locating and organizing information data visualization providing instruction on how to access information and setting up and operating the librarys media equipment. Serve as consultant and partner to UTA students faculty and staff regarding data analysis and visualization. Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo SPSS and advanced designing data collection instruments. Collating aggregating and cleaning library and collections data using Python. Analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data including methodologies such as multiple regression thematic analysis and text mining. Transcribing and coding qualitative data using software packages such as NVivo for use in the library. Responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the librarys DataCove course-integrated instruction workshops and consultations. Partner with faculty to create and execute course-integrated instruction with an emphasis on experiential learning pedagogy that teaches data literacy skills relevant to data analysis and visualization. Provide consultations outreach events and workshops that engage and support the UTA Community with data visualization processes and technologies. Support the Librarys initiatives related to Open Data.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Information Science Information Studies or Library Science UTA will accept 6 months experience in either carrying out the duties set forth in the job offered or 6 months experience as a Data Analyst or Data Analyst Intern at an institution of higher education engaged in conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo SPSS and advanced Excel; in designing data collection instruments; in collating aggregating and cleaning data using Python; in analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data including methodologies such as multiple regression thematic analysis and test mining; and in transcribing and coding qualitative data using software packages such as NVivo.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in the academic research process. One (1) year of teaching experience in an academic environment. Understanding of common programming languages such as R Python JavaScript PHP and ability to work with ESRIs ArcGIS APIs. Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative analysis using software and/or programming languages. Experience with Adobe Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm. This role may require non-traditional hours including nights weekends and holidays based on university needs. Travel and overnight stays may be necessary for professional development conferences and training. Allowed to work from home 2 days a week.
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
About Company
An educational leader in the thriving North Texas region, UTA nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity.
