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Posting Number S06545P Position Title Data Visualization Librarian Department Library Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
- Allowed to work from home 2 days a week.
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary
The Data Visualization Librarian serves as an expert consultant and partner to UTA students, faculty, and staff regarding data analysis and visualization. This librarian will be responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the Libraries DataCAVE, course-integrated instruction, workshops, and consultations. The Data Visualization Librarian must demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that grow and develop our staff, services, and outreach to our community.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Administer and maintain libraries and collections of information including books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases for students, faculty and staff.
- Acquire, catalog and circulate library materials and user services such as locating and organizing information, data visualization, providing instruction on how to access information and setting up and operating the library’s media equipment.
- Serve as consultant and partner to UTA students, faculty and staff regarding data analysis and visualization.
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis using NVivo, SPSS, and advanced Excel. In designing data collection instruments.
- Collating, aggregating, and cleaning library and collections data using Python.
- Analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data including methodologies such as multiple regression, thematic analysis and text mining.
- Transcribing and coding qualitative data using software packages such as NVivo for use in the library.
- Responsible for providing public-facing services focused on data visualization via the library’s DataCove, course-integrated instruction, workshops, and consultations.
- Partner with faculty to create and execute course-integrated instruction with an emphasis on experiential learning pedagogy, that teaches data literacy skills relevant to data analysis and visualization.
- Provide consultations, outreach events and workshops that engage and support the UTA Community with data visualization processes and technologies.
- Support the Library’s initiatives related to Open Data.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Information Science, Information Studies or Library Science or and 6 months related experience.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements
- Allowed to work from home 2 days a week
- It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
- It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or the University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
- The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and
if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest degree you have attained in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program?
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
- * How many years of experience do you have as a Librarian?
- None / less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * How man years of professional experience do you have with data visualization and reporting tools such as Oracle Analytics Cloud, Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, SAS or related tools?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 6 or more years
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents - Cover/Interest Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Job Tags
Full time, Work from home, Monday to Friday, 2 days per week