Assessment Librarian
Robert Woodruff Library Job Location: Georgia Apply By: 8/30/2024 Date Created: 07-10-2024
- Manages data collection for annual reporting and operational statistics, including gathering, reviewing, evaluating, and synthesizing data submitted by library departments
- Manages data collection, preparation, generation, preservation, analysis, and integrity
- Collects, analyzes, and builds visualizations, dashboards, and reports for quantitative and qualitative data from various sources such as library systems, vendor statistics, observations, surveys, web analytics, interviews, focus groups, etc.
- Supports improvements to the libraries' program for gathering, archiving, and analyzing statistics on library usage, collections, and services and impact.
- Work with other departments to communicate and publish findings; provide data-driven input for decisions; support requests for data dissemination to external audiences and member institutions
- Other Duties as Assigned
- MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school, Master's degree, or other relevant degrees
- Prior experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis tools and data visualization software
- Prior experience with library assessment tools and platforms
- Using a variety of tools for data collection, presentation, and reporting
- Familiarity with formal and informal assessment tools
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Knowledge of formal and informal data collection tools and trends in Libraries
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively as an individual and across departments, units, teams
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within a collegial work environment where change and innovation are encouraged
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a culturally diverse environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Evidence of scholarship and professional activity.