Greetings, all,
Just a reminder that BC is still accepting applications for this position!
Boston College welcomes applications for a unique position to lead data
and assessment services for the libraries. Please consider your skills
and share this announcement around with anyone who might be interested.
Head Librarian, Data & Assessment Services
Boston College Libraries is seeking a dynamic, highly collaborative
leader with a background in research data management to develop and
guide a set of wide-ranging programs in support of digital initiatives
and data collection at Boston College.
The Head Librarian for Data & Assessment Services leads the
Libraries’ data services and research data curation program on campus,
and also guides assessment initiatives and coordinates data
visualizations for library resources, services, spaces, and technology.
The Head develops a robust set of programs and services in support of
research data collection and management for qualitative and quantitative
datasets. The Head is responsible for planning the services and
functions of the Libraries and harnessing the expertise of staff
throughout campus to enable a unified complement of data services and
support for Boston College (BC). He/she provides leadership and
coordination for the external and internal data needs of library
departments, overseeing reporting while championing the culture of
evaluation and continuous improvement in assessing library resources.
The Head coordinates the collection, analysis, and visualization of
data, including the use of surveys, focus groups, user experience tests,
and metrics, communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.
This is an exciting time to join the BC Libraries. Reporting to the
Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives & Services,
he or she will work with staff throughout the Libraries, including a
full team of digital scholarship professionals, collections and liaison
librarians familiar with subject needs and the increasing demand for
data services among faculty and students, and staff supporting and
strategically developing digital repositories programs and systems. The
Department Head will develop collaborations and partnerships with
entities across campus with an interest in institutional data policy and
practices, systems support, instructional technology and faculty data
services.
Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited
institution and preferably an advanced degree in a data-intensive
research field.
Minimum three years of relevant and substantial experience with data
management in a research or university setting, preferably in a
leadership role. Demonstrated understanding of the mission and
operations of academic libraries.
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Sarah MeltonHead of Digital Scholarship
O'Neill Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
617-552-3210