Business and Social Sciences Data Librarian

Position Summary

The Business and Social Sciences Data Librarian provides instruction and reference assistance for business, social sciences data, and general research topics. The Librarian provides consultation and instruction in identifying, accessing and using resources for business information as well as datasets for secondary analysis in the social sciences. The Business and Social Sciences Data Librarian develops online instructional guides and provides in-person and virtual research assistance. Occasional night and weekend work is required.

The Research and Instruction Department currently covers three in-person service points: the Main Library, the Science Library, and the Zell B. Miller Learning Center. This position is based in the Main Library, which holds a broad range of materials in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and business. The Main Library is also home to the Map & Government Information Library, the Digital Library of Georgia, and the DigiLab (a digital humanities lab). The Main Library’s Research and Instruction Department is comprised of 10 librarians and 3 student assistants.

UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission, paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include a 1–2-page letter of interest, complete CV, and the names, titles, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by February 4, 2022 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1146P

Working Title

Business and Social Sciences Data Librarian

Department

Libraries-Research Instruction

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia’s mission by providing the best possible access to recorded knowledge, actively contributing to the success of students and faculty through teaching and research services provided in physical and virtual environments, exemplifying the University’s strategic priority to serve the people of Georgia and beyond, and upholding the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. A member of the Association of Research Libraries with 75 faculty librarians and archivists, 150 staff and nearly 200 student workers, the UGA Libraries receive more than three million visits per year on average and provide services at nine locations across the Athens campus, among them the Main Library, Miller Learning Center, Science Library, Special Collections Libraries, and Health Sciences Carnegie Library. The UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia’s history, politics, and public policy, and preserves one of the foremost media collections in public broadcasting. The UGA Libraries provide IT support for GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online ( GALILEO ), Georgia’s statewide virtual library initiative, and is home to the UGA Press and Georgia Review literary journal. Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.

The UGA Libraries is located on the university’s main campus in Athens, Georgia, and its facilities include the Main Library, McBay Science Library, Zell B. Miller Learning Center, Map and Government Information Library, Repository, Special Collections Libraries, and the Carnegie Library. Perennially rated as one of the nation’s top college towns, Athens offers a vibrant place to work and live. With Atlanta 70 miles to the west, Athens offers good proximity to the city while maintaining a small-town culture and feel. Information about the UGA Libraries: http://www.libs.uga.edu/ Information about
Athens: http://www.libs.uga.edu/athens/.

College/Unit/Department website

libs.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Minimum annual salary for this position begins at $50,000

Anticipated Start Date

05/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

12/22/2021

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

PLEASE NOTE : On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Librarian AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

An ALA -accredited master’s degree in librarianship/information science or foreign equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian I, II, III, or IV.

• To be considered at the level of Librarian II, candidates must have 2 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree.
• To be considered at the level of Librarian III, candidates must have 5 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree.
• To be considered at the level of Librarian IV, candidates must have 10 years of professional experience after completion of their master’s degree.

For more information about the requirements for the Librarian ranks, please see the Guidelines for Librarian/Archivist Faculty Rank and Promotion: https://www.libs.uga.edu/employee-resources/committees/promotion/ranks

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the workplace with particular regard to the delivery of information resources.
• Excellent oral, analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop engaging instruction sessions and to instruct users effectively both individually and in the classroom setting.
• Demonstrated interest in business librarianship.
• Knowledge of financial data sources or platforms such as Refinitiv Datastream or WRDS .
• Familiarity with one or more statistical analysis software packages such as R, STATA, or SPSS .
• Knowledge of virtual reference services.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to create and maintain productive, long-term, effective working relationships with faculty, students, and colleagues.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

*Instructs library users by teaching classes and workshops in the use of business and social sciences data resources; develops LibGuides and online tutorials; and collaborates with the Business & Economics Librarian and other colleagues in joint instructional projects.

*Meets with students and faculty for in-depth research consultations using specialized business resources including market research, company and industry data and financial and investment data. Advises patrons about the availability and use of business and marketing data and coordinates individual user accounts for databases such as Refinitiv Datastream.

*Builds strong patron-centered relationships by actively cultivating interactions with faculty and students in liaison departments to keep them informed of library resources and services and to better under their research and curricular needs. Liaison departments include Terry College of Business, select departments in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, and campus entrepreneurship initiatives.

*Provides general reference service online and in person; develops knowledge of information resources and services within the Libraries, on campus, and beyond; and participates in the outreach activities of the UGA Libraries.

*Develops and maintains numeric data access in the social sciences by evaluating and updating relevant Libraries’ web pages and guides in collaboration with the Digital Humanities Lab and the Map and Government Information Library; by serving as contact person for the Libraries’ memberships in ICPSR and the Roper Center archives; and by providing consultations in the subject coverage, availability, and accessibility of datasets from these and similar sources.

Provides input in developing the collection by recommending new reference sources and evaluating databases in business and related fields.

Monitors developments and best practices in business librarianship and social science data librarianship; develops and maintains professional skills by participating in continuing education and activities such as conferences, workshops, and committee work; by conducting research or writing for publication; or by engaging in other creative and learning activities.

Participates in library-wide communication by reading, responding to, and initiating information transmitted via the Libraries’ listserv and appropriate library-wide or departmental meetings and asking questions, seeking clarification, or initiating discussion on library issues.

Serves on appropriate Libraries’ committees and maintains flexibility to assume similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents