University Library Specialist, Data Science Services

University Library Specialist, Data Science Services

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The Data Science Services (DSS) department helps students and researchers develop critical data science and visualization skills through expert consultation, workshops, and classroom instruction. The department supports a wide range of data lifecycle activities including data collection, discovery, access, evaluation, cleaning, preprocessing, transformation, modeling, analysis, geospatial techniques, and visualization. DSS is the service owner for the Dataspace in the Hunt Library and the Data Experience Lab (DXL) in the Hill Library, community‑oriented spaces offering specialized computing, expert assistance, and programs and services supporting data science and visualization.

DSS collaborates with others in the Libraries and with NC State’s Data Science and AI Academy (DSA).

The Libraries is a central member of the data science community at NC State, and this position will play a critical role in supporting and growing that community. The University Library Specialist will provide technical, administrative, and communication assistance for all service areas associated with the department. They will work with the Department Head and Associate Head to support the operation of the Data Science Consulting Program, which employs graduate students to offer consulting support to campus affiliates, and will facilitate user referral and collaboration across Libraries and campus groups.

The position will assist with management of the Consulting Program, help patrons with data‑related questions, and support program and service management. They will ensure consultation requests are assigned appropriately, and help with data collection and evaluation related to the Consulting Program. The role will also provide support for the Dataspace and Data Experience Lab (DXL), coordinate facilities, technology, outreach, and events, and manage hardware and software associated with the spaces.

They will create and maintain content and communication channels such as eboards, web pages, signage, and newsletters, and collaborate on workshops and events, including developing the semester workshop calendar and managing registration systems. This position requires majority onsite work and supports flexible/ hybrid work arrangements as needed.

Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in a library, archives, or records management; or high school diploma with five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably, conveying complex ideas and exercising independent judgment.
• Attention to detail, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and foster an environment of belonging and well‑being.
• Proficiency with the Google suite of applications and interest in learning other applications.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Libraries

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