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Assessment and Collections Analysis Librarian

University Job Title: Assessment and Collection Analysis Librarian

Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type: Full time

Duration Type: Regular

Compensation Grade: library

Wage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage Ranges

Work Location: Central Campus

Worksite Address: 120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Searchable Job Family: Library

Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5

Position Focus:

The Yale Library's Assessment and User Experience Research team harnesses user research and analytics, aiding library departments and leadership in advancing the University's research, teaching, and learning objectives. The Assessment and Collections Analysis Librarian plays a pivotal role in this mission by sourcing and integrating collections data across diverse mediums. This ensures the data's quality and relevance as part of our comprehensive collection assessment program.

Positioned at the crossroads of user-centric focus and data-driven analysis, this role involves active engagement in projects and processes that bolster our general and special library collections. A key responsibility includes orchestrating data collection, research, and documentation. This systematic approach provides a foundation for evidence-backed decision-making, aligning with the library's strategic goals around library collections and user needs.

This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 (Grade 23) to Librarian 3 (Grade 25). Librarian ranking information is available at http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions.

Essential Duties:

1. Support the Yale Library assessment and analytics program. 2. Collect, analyze, manage, and report quantitative and qualitative data and usage statistics for collections resources. 3. Support workflows and help develop and enhance automatic processes for capturing, storing, and delivering collections data. 4. Analyze and assess the value and impact of open access and transformative agreements on collections. 5. Works on projects that require in-depth analysis of data. 6. Engage with peer colleagues at other institutions, such as the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, in collaborative collection analysis efforts in support of collective collections. 7. Supports library departments and administrators to develop methods to determine how well our collections represent diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives and how effectively the collections serve the needs of diverse campus communities and constituents.

Required Education and Experience:

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for a Master's degree in library science.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to read, analyze, and understand data in various formats. Demonstrated knowledge of SQL and relational database design and programming.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to manage projects, set and adjust priorities, work under pressure, be thorough and accurate, follow tasks through to completion, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Coursework in quantitative or data visualization fields such as applied statistics, data science, or business analytics. Experience using data analysis applications such as R, SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Power Pivot, or others. Familiarity with library collection management standards and tools, such as reporting modules within integrated library systems and digital repositories.

Drug Screen: No

Health Screening: No

Background Check Requirements:

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4680184

Review of applications will begin on Nov. 6, 2023, and remain open until filled.


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