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Data Analyst and Business Information Librarian, Vanderbilt University

  • 1.  Data Analyst and Business Information Librarian, Vanderbilt University

    Posted Jan 11, 2017 01:08 PM

    Job Reference Number: 1605777


    Data Analyst and Business Information Librarian


    Vanderbilt University


    APPLY TO: http://www.vanderbilt.jobs


    his is an exciting time to be at Vanderbilt University. With an enrollment of over 12,000, Vanderbilt is ideally situated on a wooded campus in the heart of vibrant Nashville, Tennessee. The Jean and Alexander Heard Library System is an integral part of the intellectual and cultural life of the university and community. Our libraries are engaged in major initiatives within Vanderbilt, as well as nationally and internationally. In a Vanderbilt partnership with the Council of Library and Information Resources (CLIR), the Committee on Coherence at Scale for Higher Education is examining emerging national-scale digital projects which have the potential to help transform higher education. We are a sponsor and host institute of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellows. Our libraries have an exceptionally talented and dedicated staff of almost 200, an annual budget exceeding $26 million, and hold over 3.7 million volumes. The Heard Library includes nine libraries, the campus course management system, and the nationally acclaimed Vanderbilt Television News Archive. Our innovative digital exhibits programs have attracted national attention along with our Gold LEED Central Library renovation. Vanderbilt University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News and World Report and has ten nationally-ranked schools and colleges.


    POSITION DESCRIPTION:


    The Data Analyst and Business Information Librarian will be a member of a dynamic team of information service providers, that delivers analytical research assistance and instructional programming for students and faculty at the Walker Management Library in support of the MBA, Masters of Finance, Masters of Accountancy (Assurance and Valuation), and FMRC Research Center. The successful candidate will provide expert advice, consultation, and education for researchers with interdisciplinary data-intensive research needs at Vanderbilt University. Responsibilities include: providing advice on data analysis software packages, statistical and qualitative data analysis, and data collection, management visualization, and preservation. The librarian will participate in the library liaison program using innovation and creativity to connect with library users. Key functions may vary over time and by the department but will include all of the following: utilizing new and traditional approaches to delivering comprehensive library and research services to scholars across the university campus; and cultivating relationships with students, faculty, and researchers. In an environment of continual learning and improvement, a successful candidate will apply new knowledge to teach research methods and provide data solutions, polished presentations, and consultations.


    QUALIFICATIONS



    • Advanced degree in Library & Information Science, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related discipline

    • One to two years related work experience

    • Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with business, economics or social science data sources and information

    • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a classroom setting and prepare instructional materials

    • Demonstrated knowledge of statistical and software such as MATLAB, R, SAS, SPSS, STATA, and Tableau

    • Experience cleaning and converting multiple data formats, including CSV, JSON, RDF, and XML

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Solid analytical and decision-making skills

    • Excellent computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software


    PREFERRED



    • Experience with programming languages, such as R or Python, and text mining packages such as tm or pandas


    APPLY TO: http://www.vanderbilt.jobs