Director – Research Data, Library, and Archival Services & Co-Director MBLWHOI Library

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a passionate, innovative, and strategic leader to serve in a dual role, as the Director of Research Data and Library Services at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). The Library is operated jointly by the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and provides information resource services to four affiliate organizations: the United  States Geological Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, the Sea  Education Association (SEA), The Woodwell Climate Research Center (WCRC), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Northeast Fisheries Science Center Woods Hole. This pivotal role will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for innovative and agile library services for a world class research community, as well as the curation, preservation and distribution of WHOI’s mission critical data, including data from our research vessels, and National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF).

The Director will devise strategic approaches, in consultation with stakeholders, including the Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO), The National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF), and others within the Woods Hole science community, to ensure that researcher-generated data are FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable), and archived. Strategic approaches may include continuing and developing partnerships with disciplinary specific repositories or expanding on-site storage capabilities.

The MBLWHOI Library's Co-Director role will align services with the evolving needs of the broader Woods Hole scientific community.

Mission

The MBLWHOI Library is dedicated to advancing scholarship and education in the Woods Hole Scientific Community through Library services, innovative research, collaborations, and informatics tools. The Library works collaboratively with partners around the world to provide access to scientific information for the creation of new knowledge through collections, resource sharing, preservation, and the development and implementation of new technologies. The MBLWHOI Library is internationally recognized as defining current trends and practices in marine information sciences and science informatics.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the MBLWHOI Library co-director on the planning, development, and administration of the MBLWHOI Library to advance its goals while responding to future opportunities and challenges.
• Provides leadership and knowledge in scientific research data curation, tools, and practices, including format migration, preservation, metadata, discovery, provenance, and data access.
• Serves as liaison to institution and laboratory committees; forges strong relationships and collaborations across the institutions; articulates program goals to external and internal constituencies; advocates on behalf of the library with stakeholders, communicating the value of library resources and services in supporting the broader institution mission, initiatives, and programs.
• Manages day-to-day operations of the WHOI Research Data and Library Services group, including contract negotiations and budgeting, managing employees, and overseeing physical space and collections.
• Recruits, develops, and evaluates a team of librarians, contributing to their professional growth, development, and retention and fosters an environment that values diversity and individuality.
• Develops training programs for the local community around best FAIR data practices.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and personal development to build a high-performing organization and to attract top talent.
• Contributes to the library profession through engagement with appropriate local, regional, national, and international organizations, actively participating in development of best practices for global scholarly and data publications.
• Cultivates a visible and active presence in Woods Hole and the library, working on campus at least three days per week.

Work environment*

• Office - on-site preferred, remote will be considered 

• Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent degree or experience.
• At least five years of substantial and progressively responsible relevant experience in organizational and fiscal management
• Proven commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; a record of scholarly/creative accomplishments; experience with contract negotiations and budgeting; and library/information science participation.
• A demonstrated command of trends in scientific data, information policy, and information technologies.
• Skills to maintain effective relationships while building consensus with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues.
• Knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services and
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biological-, environmental-, or physical sciences or related disciplines and applicable research methods and publishing practices
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and fosters trust and good relationships by working collaboratively and demonstrating integrity among coworkers and the larger community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Yes

• Authorized to work in the US

Travel required.

• NA
• 0-5% 15% 10% etc.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Physical Demands*

• The physical requirements of the position are adaptable based on individual abilities