POSITION: Research Services Librarian for Business and Data 

PRIMARY LOCATION: Washington, D.C., eligible for partial telework

REPORTS TO: Director of Research Services

JOB SUMMARY

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge. Having joined the Association of American Universities (AAU) in 2023, GW is at an exciting moment in its history and trajectory, and GWLAI is a key partner in supporting the university’s research and scholarly advancements and promoting discoveries and innovations made by the research community. 

Primary job responsibilities 

• Support the needs of researchers in business, economics, and finance departments, and related disciplines providing research assistance and instruction
• Develop and deliver instruction sessions and workshops on topics such as business intelligence, market research, financial data analysis, and economics data sources
• Provide consultations on data discovery, management, analysis, and visualization for business and economics research
• Assist students, staff, and faculty in finding, analyzing, and managing business and financial data, including databases such as Bloomberg, WRDS, S&P Capital IQ, and IBISWorld.
• Support qualitative and quantitative research through statistical and data analysis tools such as R, Python, Stata, SPSS, and Tableau
• Collaborate on collection development efforts to ensure resources meet the needs of business and economics researchers
• Support open data, open educational resources (OERs), and scholarly communication initiatives in business and economics research

• Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses in partnership with faculty, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program 
• Support workshops and other programming to engage faculty, students, and other researchers in advancing data literacy and coding skills
• Participate in collaborative collection development, building relationships and supporting faculty and departments through active engagement
• Contribute to strategic services or teams in GWLAI. Current areas of focus include supporting scholarly communications, increasing college affordability through the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OERs), and data and computational fluency
• Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession

Basic Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science OR an advanced degree in business, economics, data science, or a related field with relevant experience by date of appointment
• Demonstrated ability to support researchers in business, finance, economics and data analysis.
• Knowledge of or experience with specialized business and financial data resources (e.g. Datastream, Compustat, and WRDS)
• Demonstrated collaboration skills, with a commitment to supporting an inclusive research community
• Strong initiative and results-driven approach in previous roles
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of current trends, issues, and challenges facing researchers

Rank, Salary and Benefits:

Salary ranges by rank are:  Librarian 1: $58,566 - $65,000; Librarian 2: $61,156 - $78,000; Librarian 3: $65,156 - $81,000; Librarian 4: $71,656 - $130,000

Salary and appointment at the rank of Librarian I/II/III/IV are dependent upon qualifications. Salary is negotiable, contingent upon rank, skills and qualifications and is competitive for DC-area academic libraries. Comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 8 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision; 401(A) retirement plan, 4% base and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; ongoing support for professional development; and paid parental leave. Librarians are eligible to apply for research leave after a defined period of service. For benefit details, please visit GW Benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To be considered, please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/117998 and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills and experiences related to minimum and preferred qualifications. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on March 26, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a reference check and standard background screening.

EEO STATEMENT

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.