Data Science Librarian

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Libraries

About the Department

Join the NC State University Libraries and help us create adventurous, innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus, offers access to advanced technologies that are enabling revolutionary ways to see and use information. Capturing NC State’s spirit of innovation in education and research, the Hunt Library is recognized as one of the world’s most creative and inspirational learning and collaborative spaces and a model for “the library of the future.” The D. H. Hill Jr. Library, serving the main campus, combines the best of tradition and innovation, housing special collections and a beautiful gallery alongside vibrant, experiential spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis and visualization, and collaboration. Three branch libraries focus on design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine. The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Data Science Librarian. The Data Science Services (DSS) department (6 librarians, 1 library specialist, plus graduate student assistants) helps students and other researchers develop critical data science and visualization skills through expert consultation, workshops, and classroom instruction. The department provides support for a wide range of data lifecycle activities including data collection, discovery, access, evaluation, cleaning, preprocessing, transformation, modeling, analysis, geospatial techniques, and visualization. The department is the service owner for the Dataspace in the Hunt Library and the Data Experience Lab in the Hill Library, community-oriented spaces offering specialized computing, expert assistance, 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), a university-wide effort to meet the university’s growing needs for data science research, education, and expertise.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Essential Job Duties

The Data Science Librarian provides expert consultative support, workshop-based training, and course-integrated instruction for students, faculty, and researchers in the areas of data science and visualization. The position leads DSS’s support around tabular data, spreadsheet software and tools, and data visualizations, while also contributing to other data science topics aligned with their skills and patron needs. They design, develop, and deliver workshops, both as part of an open workshop series and in collaboration with faculty for course-integrated instruction. They engage with faculty, campus groups, and external partners to support the university’s data and visualization needs, and conduct relevant outreach and participate in sponsoring events. The position collaborates with colleagues and faculty on data-related initiatives and projects, contributes to departmental projects and initiatives, and may mentor or supervise graduate student consultants in their skill areas.

The position deeply considers how their approach to their daily work reflects and advances the Libraries’ Strategic Plan, creating an environment and community that is welcoming for both patrons and colleagues alike. The position participates in library planning and serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. This position reports to the Department Head, Data Science Services.

This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid work environment. This position will require frequent onsite work.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or other relevant, advanced degree

Other Required Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications below, including in ways that may not be obvious, such as how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position responsibilities. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and experiences to apply for this position.

• Proficiency with concepts for working with tabular data, such as data generation, preparation, analysis, and demonstrated experience with one or more of the following tools for working with spreadsheets and tabular data, such as SPSS, SAS, JMP, GoogleSheets and/or STATA
• Proficiency with concepts for data visualization, including conceptualizing, designing, and building effective data visualizations for research presentations and publications
• Ability to teach workshops, instruction, or other types of training sessions about preparing and visualizing data, including sessions based in Google Sheets
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technical skills and tools; evidence of ongoing, self-directed learning
• Interest in providing services that support students, faculty, and staff in developing their data skills
• Ability to serve and collaborate with a large user community reflecting a variety of backgrounds and disciplines
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
• Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably through a variety of mediums; ability to represent the Libraries to university and external audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work in a team environment
• Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution to the library profession

Preferred Qualifications

It is not required that candidates meet any of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. The following skills represent some of the areas in which this position could potentially grow and focus, based on the incumbent’s background and interests.

• Demonstrated knowledge and evidence of application of one or more specific data approaches, such as: advanced data visualization; survey design and methodology; qualitative analysis; statistics; or others
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages for data transformation, analysis, and visualization, such as R, Python, etc.
• Experience providing consultation or developing and delivering instruction, workshops, or training for data topics

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

06/02/2026

Anticipated Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the required application fully and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for four (4) current professional references.

Position Number

00112010

Position Type

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

250101 - Libraries