Library - Assessment and User Experience Research
University Job Title
Assessment and Collection Analysis Librarian
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
library
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Searchable Job Family
Library
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Central Campus
Worksite Address
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511
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.
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
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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.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
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