[Eril-l] Position open: Data librarian at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

[Mogren, Diane]

Apologies for cross-posting

An exciting opportunity exists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland to serve as a member of the Research Library staff focused on licensing and managing data. The individual in this role will play a vital role in establishing best practices for acquiring and managing data assets in the Bank. The successful candidate will handle vendor negotiations, data reference, and other stages throughout the data lifecycle. Experience with economics, finance and government datasets is highly desired.

Data Librarian-244350

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Primary Location: OH-Cleveland
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Type: Experienced
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Job Sensitivity: Tier II - No Credit Check

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation's central bank. We've provided many opportunities for professional growth during our history.
For sixteen years in a row, we've been named "One of Northeast Ohio's Best Places to Work" by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications.
At our state-of-the-art offices we are seeking innovative thinkers with vision to build the framework that will carry the Bank into the future.

Essential Accountabilities:

* Provide research and reference services for economics research, including responding to data requests, locating data and supporting documentation, performing in-depth bibliographic searching.
* Share knowledge of existing data products in the market and understand the current state and trends in data services and analysis tools.
* Negotiate data contracts with third parties and manage compliance with licensing requirements.
* Create and maintain a process for data lifecycle management, including recording requests, disseminating contract terms to users, managing access to data, and archiving and preserving data.
* Provide Library Reference customer service to Bank employees, Federal Reserve System contacts, and the public by responding to information requests.
* Manage compliance of internally created and purchased data with Federal Reserve information security requirements.
* Partner with local and national information technology staff to develop and implement approaches to making large data sets accessible to Cleveland Fed staff.
* Develop expertise in data archiving options and assist users with data preservation activities including internally developed datasets and code.
* Enhance accessibility of purchased and created datasets through the assignment of metadata. Test data quality through profiling activities.
* Monitor accuracy, consistency, and usability of data to ensure Library users will find the information requested.
* Participate in Federal Reserve System data committees and initiatives.
* Remain current with emerging standards and professional best practices.
* Adhere to the Bank's attendance policies through regular and prompt attendance.
* Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science or Economics.
* 3+ years of related work experience required.
* Experience/strong familiarity with economics, banking and finance-related datasets and other information.
* Experience with data management tools and/or statistical software preferred.
* Knowledge of major data providers and their products (e.g., S&P, Thomson Reuters)
* Ability to prioritize multiple projects and track workflow efficiently. Strong multi-tasker.
* Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

To apply: https://frb.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=244350

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Diane Mogren | Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland<https://www.clevelandfed.org/en/Our%20Research/National%20Economy%20and%20Monetary%20Policy.aspx> | Library Manager
da.mogren at clev.frb.org<mailto:da.mogren at clev.frb.org>
PO Box 6387  Cleveland, OH  44101-1387

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