Job Summary
The Data Discovery Librarian II is responsible for the applications and
services that provide unified discovery of research and clinical data and spur
new research initiatives. As a member of the Library Science team, the
incumbent will plan, implement, and support innovative and user-focused
discovery solutions for a new digital archive and catalog of CHOP-generated
biomedical data, objects, and collections. The successful candidate will
leverage user experience principles and assessment methodologies to establish
and maintain searching, browsing, and indexing solutions that meet the emerging
needs of CHOP researchers and staff.
The successful candidate will work with clinical, research, and informatics
domains across CHOP to learn about researcher methods and the needs and
requirements of different Arcus users, data sources, content types, and
translate that knowledge into effective applications. The incumbent will also
collaborate with fellow Library Science team members on the metadata standards
and preservation management solutions required for successful discovery of
content.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate the implementation and administration of discovery applications that
make biomedical research data, objects, and collections findable and accessible
for CHOP researchers and staff.
Apply user-centered design principles to the establishment and continuous
improvement of patron-facing library services by mapping services to user
requirements and implementing tools for measuring effectiveness.
Prototype discovery user interfaces, including search results, record display,
and navigation that cohesively address multiple content types and user
behaviors.
Define innovative discovery services that integrate multiple content types and
sources from across CHOP and connect clinical and research data.
Independently manage a portfolio of tasks with general instruction, guidance,
and supervision from direct supervisor as well as distributed team.
Ensure adherence to industry standards for web accessibility in patron-facing
applications.
Ensure consistent and accurate documentation of discovery applications for
staff and researchers.
Collaborate with the Digital Archivist and the Metadata Librarian on content
and metadata standards and workflows.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Data Education team, on the
identification of personas, user requirements, and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate with technical staff on application administration including
implementation, troubleshooting, enhancements, and upgrades.
Required Education and Experience
Required education: Bachelor’s Degree in library science, information science,
computer science or related discipline
Required experience: At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a
library setting
Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic
Preferred education: Master’s Degree in library science, information science,
computer science or related discipline
Preferred experience:
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a research, academic, or
medical library setting
Experience with complex digital library projects and/or application
implementations
Additional Technical Requirements
Knowledge and prior application of user experience, service design, and
assessment principles and practices
Prior work implementing or maintaining front-end applications, including
working with technical staff and supporting users
Experience with relevant metadata standards and schemas for describing digital
objects and research data, such as MODS, Dublin Core, DataCite
Experience with employing web analytic tools for measuring and improving
effectiveness
Experience with CSS, XML, XSL, XSLT
Experience with web development technologies, scripting languages
Knowledge of web accessibility standards such as WCAG
Demonstrated ability to learn and implement new technologies and tools
Ability to work collaboratively in groups and manage projects effectivel
Appreciation of diversity and affinity for interacting with people of varying
backgrounds and perspectives
All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care
are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a
medical or religious exemption.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to providing a safe and
healthy environment for its patients, family members, visitors and employees.
In an effort to achieve this goal, employment at Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia, other than for positions with regularly scheduled hours in New
Jersey, is contingent upon an attestation that the job applicant does not use
tobacco products or nicotine in any form and a negative nicotine screen (the
latter occurs after a job offer).
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected
veteran status.
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CHOP Careers Contact
Talent Acquisition
2716 South Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 866-820-9288
Email:[email protected]
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