Data and Visualization Librarian

Position Overview

Reporting to the University Librarian and working closely with other library staff including Data and Visualization service staff at Duke University Libraries (DUL), the Data and Visualization Librarian position provides an important role in developing, designing, and implementing data and visualization resources and services to support faculty, students, and other researchers on campus. The incumbent will use a variety of technologies, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to provide the best possible knowledge and experience for library patrons in data and visualization practice.

Reports to

University Librarian

Essential Duties

• Leading the design, development and implementation of sustainable and scalable data and visualization resources and services to support curricular and research needs.
• Contributing to university-wide initiatives for policy, service, and infrastructure development to manage, visualize, and share research data.
• Collaborating with librarians and campus stakeholders to support teaching and provide workshops on data and visualization tools.
• Providing basic and in-depth research consultation on data and visualization to DKU faculty, students, and staff.
• Working with library units and research support teams to enhance access to data through effective visualization and design.
• Partnering with faculty and researchers to create effective and sustainable data management solutions.
• Collaborating with the Systems Librarian to support digital media booths and the LiuShuang Film/Music Appreciation Room.

Other Duties

• Planning and delivering outreach programs focused on data management and visualization.
• Facilitating and coordinating special library projects.
• Compiling statistics, analyzing data, and preparing reports.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Supervising staff, interns, and student workers as needed.
• Job responsibilities will expand as the University grows in size and complexity.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Information Science, Data Science, (Business) Data Analytics, or an advanced subject degree or Ph.D. candidacy.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Illustrator), data analysis tools (e.g., NVivo, SPSS), and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS, Stata).
• Understanding of research processes and the role of data and visualization.
• Ability to respond creatively to emerging researcher data needs.
• Solid oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of trends and practices in data and visualization.
• Demonstrated research and scholarly work capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Portfolio of data management or visualization work.
• Experience in data visualization consulting in an academic or professional setting.
• Three years of professional work experience in data visualization or data services.
• Proven project management and collaboration skills.
• Evidence of research skills in the humanities or social sciences.
• Experience in teaching data and visualization tools; familiarity with platforms such as D3.js or Power BI.
• Experience mentoring and supervising staff or student workers.
• Fluency in oral and written Chinese.

Application Instructions

Duke Kunshan University requests a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Priority will be given to applications received by February 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Information Science, Data Science, (Business) Data Analytics, or advanced subject degree or Ph.D. candidacy.

Years of Related Working Experience

Preferred: Demonstrated experience in data visualization consulting in an academic or professional setting. Three years of professional experience in data visualization or data services is preferred.