SPEC Kit 334: Research Data Management Services · 139
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Research Data Librarian
2
services in support of data management and preservation assists faculty with
development of data management plans for grant applications serves as an active
member of the Information Technology Division, contributing to divisional initiatives
and leading specific projects incorporates support for data management and preservation
into library services and maintains close engagement with issues relating to scholarly
communications such as copyright, open access, and data management and preservation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops an understanding of e-Research, e-Science and data services in selected
fields develops models for characterizing and interrelating datasets
Performs research, evaluates approaches and implements best practices for
gathering information on the developments in e-Research, data curation, metadata
creation, and data preservation
Performs and analyzes surveys to find out what practices and approaches
researchers are using to collect, store, and re-use large data sets and how
librarians can help them in this activity
Provides support for researchers in implementing data storage and data
management plans as required by funding agencies
Investigates and implements new technologies and research tools that would
support data services initiatives
Develops and communicates a set of guidelines for best practices in data
management for research
Participates in preparation of grant proposals for development and advancement
of the e-Research and data services program at the UMD Libraries
Maintains a research guide and writes reports, articles and reviews related to data
services for example presents seminars/workshops data management and data
curation
Participates in library and campus committees as appropriate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive use of the computer.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
EDUCATION:
Required: Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited
institution of higher education by the start of employment.
Preferred: Advanced or undergraduate degree in science or engineering discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Demonstrated knowledge of issues and technical challenges related to use and archiving
of digital data. Experience with XML technologies and relational databases. Familiarity
with academic, research, or special libraries. Excellent oral and written communication
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Research Data Librarian
2
services in support of data management and preservation assists faculty with
development of data management plans for grant applications serves as an active
member of the Information Technology Division, contributing to divisional initiatives
and leading specific projects incorporates support for data management and preservation
into library services and maintains close engagement with issues relating to scholarly
communications such as copyright, open access, and data management and preservation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops an understanding of e-Research, e-Science and data services in selected
fields develops models for characterizing and interrelating datasets
Performs research, evaluates approaches and implements best practices for
gathering information on the developments in e-Research, data curation, metadata
creation, and data preservation
Performs and analyzes surveys to find out what practices and approaches
researchers are using to collect, store, and re-use large data sets and how
librarians can help them in this activity
Provides support for researchers in implementing data storage and data
management plans as required by funding agencies
Investigates and implements new technologies and research tools that would
support data services initiatives
Develops and communicates a set of guidelines for best practices in data
management for research
Participates in preparation of grant proposals for development and advancement
of the e-Research and data services program at the UMD Libraries
Maintains a research guide and writes reports, articles and reviews related to data
services for example presents seminars/workshops data management and data
curation
Participates in library and campus committees as appropriate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive use of the computer.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
EDUCATION:
Required: Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited
institution of higher education by the start of employment.
Preferred: Advanced or undergraduate degree in science or engineering discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Demonstrated knowledge of issues and technical challenges related to use and archiving
of digital data. Experience with XML technologies and relational databases. Familiarity
with academic, research, or special libraries. Excellent oral and written communication
