North Dakota State University seeks Data and Digital Technologies Librarian

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NDSU Libraries is looking for a Data and Digital Technologies Librarian to join our team! This individual will provide leadership and direction in support of the Libraries’ data and digital technologies initiatives, with an opportunity to identify and incorporate liaison responsibilities. This position is located within the Research & Engagement department. As a member of the division of Research and Engagement, the Data & Digital Technologies Librarian develops and promotes the NDSU Libraries suite of technologies: Data Visualization Lab; Digital Fabrication Lab; CoLab Space; Multimedia Lab which includes podcasting, presentation, and Lightboard options. This position identifies student and campus-focused initiatives within and outside the NDSU Libraries, collaborates with campus and college partners, corporate community partners, librarian liaisons and libraries’ staff to support student innovation, engagement, and access to creative technology services. The DDT Librarian is responsible for a .50 library staff employee and several graduate and undergraduate student employees to assist in staffing the various
technologies spaces.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends

Advertised Salary: $65,000+/year depending on experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Accredited ALA or international equivalent MLS, MLIS, MSIS or MS; ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science.
• Experience providing library instruction in person or online, or experience with both.
• Experience working in an academic library or research setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively with academic colleges,
  departments, faculty, staff, and students to engage, provide support to, teach, and motivate
  students.
• Demonstrated commitment to the library as an academic support unit.
• Demonstrated ability to create a library environment that is welcoming and inclusive.
• Experience working with under-represented populations.
• Experience creating and implementing programs and/or services to undergraduate populations.
• Demonstrated experience teaching/instructing student/faculty/staff/community users on various
  technologies and research tools related to research consultations and course deliverables.
• Experience developing/delivering instruction in an academic library environment.
• Flexibility, resilience, and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in an environment committed to equity,
  diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Knowledge of current trends and challenges facing research libraries, researchers, technology,
  and higher education.

Applicant Materials Required: CV, Cover Letter and References.

Benefits

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach. 

Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information: North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

For more information, and to apply, visit the North Dakota University System's online job post.