Data Services Librarian

About the role

The Data Services Librarian will support Saint Louis University researchers—including faculty, students and staff—throughout the research data lifecycle. This full‑time, non‑tenure‑track faculty position focuses on building data literacy, guiding data management practices, and fostering collaborations across campus.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on data discovery, repository selection, and data sharing in alignment with funder and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver instructional programs, workshops, and one‑on‑one consultations on data best practices, visualization, and analysis.
• Collaborate with subject librarians to embed data information literacy into curricula and student research initiatives.
• Assess university data‑management needs, monitor emerging trends, and contribute to strategic planning for library data services.
• Manage the institutional Data Management Plan (DMP) tool, create SLU‑specific templates, and produce asynchronous instructional materials.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience supporting researchers in data management, curation, or related library services.
• Strong understanding of federal, funder and regulatory data‑sharing policies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic units, research institutes and university administration.
• Excellent communication skills for outreach, instruction and consultation.

Required skills