Outreach Librarian

Library Systems & Services is seeking a highly skilled Outreach Librarian to join our team at a major federal library in the Washington, DC, area. The successful candidate will play a critical role in promoting a federal open data repository to scientists and researchers who have received federal grants, encouraging them to upload their research data, and providing training and support on utilizing the repository effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outreach and Promotion:
  • Develop and implement strategic outreach plans to raise awareness among scientists about the federal open data repository and its benefits.
  • Collaborate with federal grant agencies, research institutions, and scientific organizations to promote data sharing and repository usage.
  • Create engaging marketing materials, including newsletters, website content, and social media posts, to educate the scientific community and highlight the value of the repository.
• Training and Education:
  • Design and deliver comprehensive training sessions, workshops, and webinars to educate scientists on how to upload their research data to the repository.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials, user guides, and manuals to assist scientists in navigating the repository and addressing common technical issues.
  • Customize training sessions to meet the specific needs and interests of different scientific disciplines and user groups.
• Technical Support:
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for scientists seeking assistance with uploading data, accessing datasets, or troubleshooting technical problems related to the repository.
  • Provide one-on-one consultations and hands-on assistance to scientists to address their specific data management and repository usage needs.
  • Collaborate with repository developers and IT staff to resolve technical issues, improve user experience, and enhance repository functionality.
• Data Management Advocacy:
  • Advocate for best practices in data management and sharing within the scientific community, emphasizing the importance of data preservation, documentation, and accessibility.
  • Provide guidance and support to scientists on data management planning, metadata creation, and compliance with federal data sharing policies and guidelines.
  • Facilitate discussions and workshops on topics related to data management, open science, and reproducibility to promote a culture of data sharing and transparency.
• Evaluation and Feedback:
  • Collect feedback from scientists and stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts, training programs, and repository services.
  • Monitor repository usage metrics and analytics to track user engagement, identify areas for improvement, and inform future outreach and training initiatives.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations for library management and agency stakeholders based on evaluation findings and feedback.