Research Data Management - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Description
Employee Group:
Faculty (KFA)
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
1
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
Faculty Pay Scale
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
Faculty Contract
- Internal Closing Date:
March 10, 2023
- Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.
- External Closing Date:
March 10, 2023
- Competition ID:
2339
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Research Data Management (RDM) Librarian
- Competition ID:
POSITION TYPE:
Non-Regular Type 2 full time (100%)
POSITION START:
April 01, March 31, 2024
KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.
Celebrating over 40 years as an institution, KPU has five campuses located in the Greater Vancouver area South of the Fraser serving more than 19,000 students annually.
Since 2007, KPU has been named a Top Employer in British Columbia, making it a leader in attracting and retaining quality employees.
LIBRARY OVERVIEW:
KPU Library provides leadership, resources, and expertise to empower its students, faculty and staff to engage in locating, creating, sharing and preserving knowledge.
Our vision is to be an innovative, responsive, and vital partner in the creative, academic and research pursuits of our educational community.
We respect the cultural, academic, and physical diversity of the communities we serve; we support and inspire confident skill development and self-sufficiency; and we respond to emerging challenges and the evolving needs of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the University Librarian, the primary responsibility for the Research Data Management (RDM) Librarian will be to develop, promote and provide services regarding Research Data Management.
In addition, this position will create guidelines and best practices for RDM service delivery, and help to develop core structures and resources to support RDM at KPU.
The RDM Librarian will:
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Library, Office of Research Services, and IT Services to build shared capacity and advance Research Data Management initiatives throughout the KPU community
- Work with KPU faculty to understand Research Data Management challenges and needs
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and maintenance of technology that supports RDM
- Leverage tools and community expertise for data management planning and data archiving (e.g., DMP Assistant)
- Support the development of appropriate policies and procedures for delivery of RDM services
- Assist faculty and researchers in developing plans for the responsible and ethical collection, storage, description, and protection of research data
- Maintain Research Data Management instructional content on the KPU Library website
- Develop and deliver Research Data Management workshops for faculty and students, and prepare trainthetrainer resources for liaison librarians
- Keep current on emerging trends and initiatives in Research Data Management, and engage with the broader Canadian research data management community
- Other activities related to research data management, as required
In addition to the RDM work, this position will also provide in-person and online reference service in all disciplines as a member of a team serving students and faculty in an active teaching and learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required:_
- MLIS or equivalent from an ALAaccredited institution
- Superior written and spoken communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a collegial team environment
- Ability to engage effectively in planning and problem solving
- Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff in a friendly and professional manner within an EDI (Equity Diversity Inclusion) positive organization
- Flexibility to work remotely or at any campus library, and which may include weekends and evenings
- Preferred:_
- Experience working in a university and/or research setting
- Knowledge of Tri-Agency Research Data Management policies and guiding documents
- Demonstrated knowledge of research data management principles and practices as well as the research lifecycle and research processes
- Experience with institutional data repository systems (e.g., Dataverse, FRDR)
- Familiarity with metadata s
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