198 Representative Documents: Job Descriptions
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
Data Curation Librarian
Position Description
August 18, 2015 2
● Train researchers on the use of relevant tools, such as digital research and publishing
tools, data management planning tools, and data sharing and preservation tools, including
UT’s Trace digital repository
● Represent University of Tennessee Libraries as Official Representative to data consortia
such as the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research and the Roper
Center and promote their services to campus researchers
● Provide collection development and management support for research datasets the
Libraries purchases for researchers.
● Provide referrals to other campus units that provide research data support, such as Office
of Information Technology and the Office of Research and Engagement.
● Participate in the Scholars’ Collaborative planning and operation
LEARNING, RESEARCH, AND COLLECTIONS
● Perform liaison duties for the College of Architecture in the areas of learning and
engagement, research and scholarly communication, and stewardship and collections.
● Understand the curriculum, research needs, and emerging trends in the assigned liaison
area
● Provide research support, including referrals, that addresses needs within assigned areas
● Maintain a working knowledge of the acquisitions process, collections budget structure,
and library cataloging and discovery systems
● Participate in general research assistance, including virtual reference and desk shifts
SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE
● Conducts research, presents and publishes in relevant areas
● Participates in service to the university and the profession.
3. QUALIFICATIONS
● ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science, or doctorate in a
relevant field.
● Demonstrated knowledge of issues and technical challenges related to the life cycle of
research data
● Familiarity with two or more commonly used repository platforms
● Strong commitment to public service and ability to work well with diverse population of
faculty, students, and academic colleagues
● Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
● Ability to initiate and manage collaborative projects and develop policies
● Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of library services and
collections through a variety of outreach efforts
● Familiarity with funding agency requirements for data management plans
● Familiarity with Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS)
(ISO 14721)
● Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
Data Curation Librarian
Position Description
August 18, 2015 2
● Train researchers on the use of relevant tools, such as digital research and publishing
tools, data management planning tools, and data sharing and preservation tools, including
UT’s Trace digital repository
● Represent University of Tennessee Libraries as Official Representative to data consortia
such as the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research and the Roper
Center and promote their services to campus researchers
● Provide collection development and management support for research datasets the
Libraries purchases for researchers.
● Provide referrals to other campus units that provide research data support, such as Office
of Information Technology and the Office of Research and Engagement.
● Participate in the Scholars’ Collaborative planning and operation
LEARNING, RESEARCH, AND COLLECTIONS
● Perform liaison duties for the College of Architecture in the areas of learning and
engagement, research and scholarly communication, and stewardship and collections.
● Understand the curriculum, research needs, and emerging trends in the assigned liaison
area
● Provide research support, including referrals, that addresses needs within assigned areas
● Maintain a working knowledge of the acquisitions process, collections budget structure,
and library cataloging and discovery systems
● Participate in general research assistance, including virtual reference and desk shifts
SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE
● Conducts research, presents and publishes in relevant areas
● Participates in service to the university and the profession.
3. QUALIFICATIONS
● ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science, or doctorate in a
relevant field.
● Demonstrated knowledge of issues and technical challenges related to the life cycle of
research data
● Familiarity with two or more commonly used repository platforms
● Strong commitment to public service and ability to work well with diverse population of
faculty, students, and academic colleagues
● Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
● Ability to initiate and manage collaborative projects and develop policies
● Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of library services and
collections through a variety of outreach efforts
● Familiarity with funding agency requirements for data management plans
● Familiarity with Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS)
(ISO 14721)
● Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position
