Deadline: August 1, 2024
The Librarian:
- Curates submitted datasets and maintains all workflow documentation.
- Creates complete data packages for dissemination through the digital repository.
- Implements metadata standards for all data formats, with a focus on needs for mid- and long-term preservation to keep abreast of developments in the areas of data management, data curation, and library sciences.
- Works with Data Services, Technical Services, and Digital Services teams to ensure data curation, cataloging, and repository systems support the current and developing requirements of the US DOT Public Access Plan.
- Develops and delivers training through consultation with the external researchers and organizations funded by the above programs.
The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field and a professional understanding of modern Research Data Management (RDM) and data curation theory, standards, and practices as they relate to a digital Library environment; creates Data Management Plans (DMPs); curates submitted datasets following the CURATE(D) workflow; creates complete data packages for dissemination through the digital repository; and maintains, preserves, and adds value to digital data throughout its lifecycle.
Basic Requirements:
All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education as shown for GS-7; however, as a standard practice applicants enter at grade GS-9 on the basis of a master’s degree in library science.
Since many libraries are highly specialized, some librarian positions require a knowledge of a specialized subject or field of endeavor.. Also, since materials in libraries are often in foreign languages, some librarians must have a proficient knowledge of one or more foreign languages. For such positions, applicants must meet requirements that are directly related to the subject matter or language of the specialization. These requirements are in addition to the basic professional library science requirements that apply to all positions. However, these requirements may be included in or supplemental to those specified for all positions. The following specializations are authorized: biological, medical, social or physical sciences, education, fine arts, business and industry, humanities, law, music, engineering, and the Germanic, Slavic, Oriental, Semitic, or Romance languages.