Vanderbilt University

Position Summary:

This position serves as Assessment Librarian as part of the Library Technology and Assessment Services (LTAS) team at the Vanderbilt University Library. This position is a key individual responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating future development of the system-wide assessment program. This position identifies and develops appropriate assessment approaches, measures, activities, and techniques that will inform the Vanderbilt University Library’s services, online presence, physical space, collections, and operations.

About the Work Unit:

The Vanderbilt Libraries are central to the educational and research mission of the university. While building upon our traditional strengths, we are also responsive to rapidly changing research technologies of the twenty-first century. Our aspiration is to help students and faculty turn information into knowledge, understanding, and innovation. In each library on campus, we strive to create beautiful and useful spaces for contemplation, collaboration, and even inspiration.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Works with the library assessment team and other groups to define and collect assessment measures
• Coordinate the collection of assessment data needed for annual reports
• Works with various analysis and graphic tools to present needed assessment visualizations.
• Works with groups internal and external to library to obtain needed data for analysis
• Assists staff in utilizing generated assessments and associated tools
• Regularly consults with groups in the library to define assessment
• Documents reports and assessment measures

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Director of Library Technology and Assessment Services.

Education and Certifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or an advanced degree in an appropriate field is required.
• Required months in field prior to employment: 24

Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of current and emerging assessment models and practices
• The ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with analysis tools such as Tableau, Excel, R, etc.

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.