Scholarly Communications/ Data Management Librarian, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Libraries, (Lubbock, TX)
Posted March 19, 2026
Description
Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters.
Responsibilities
- Provides general reference and research assistance in person and virtually chat.
- Provides advanced support for comprehensive literature searching including evidence synthesis
- and bibliometrics/research impact.
- Serve as a liaison to the GSBS and the Office of Research, providing specialized research,
- instruction, outreach, and collaboration on curriculum integration and grant support.
- Expands the Libraries’ data management service, providing data management plan consultations and support for data sharing.
- Provides guidance on data literacy and management. Develop and deliver workshops or one-on-one sessions; track participation and Position Description.
- Collect and analyze data on the use of and effectiveness of research impact services and
- provide regular reports. Compiles monthly statistics on reference interactions and inputs
- into online system.
- Design, revise, and promote instructional materials, tutorials, and research guides, including assigned LibGuides.
- Advises and provides feedback related to departmental goals, policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the knowledge base of the profession.
- Provides consultations on scholarly communications topics, including open access, copyright transfer agreements, author’s rights, and publisher policies.
- Stays current with emerging tools/technologies (e.g., AI for literature searching or ORCID integration) and integrates them into services.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree and one year of research/project leadership experience, or PH.D.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience in library research.
- Support services or related role involving bibliometrics analysis, research impact assessment, or scholarly communications.
- Prior experience working with open access.
- Knowledge of copyright transfer agreements with familiarity on author’s rights and publishers’ policies.
- Knowledge of evidence synthesis.
Hours and Compensation
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay Basis: Monthly
Pay Grade Minimum: 4000
Pay Grade Maximum: 11000
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Shift: Day
How to Apply
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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