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Neumo Holdings LLC

Librarian (On-Site)

Germantown, TN · On-site

Collects, maintains, and reports statistical data for the Library Director. * Collaborates with staff to support the library's social media presence and website content related to Adult Services.

MW Partners LLC

Data Analyst

Nashville, TN · On-site

Provide a starter library of prompts, templates, and workflows the team can reuse for common procurement tasks. * Identify and help implement automation opportunities within Asana (e.g., data checks ...

Ingram Content Group

Data Sales Manager

La Vergne, TN

Meet and exceed data sales goals by providing superior solutions for Ingram customers with metadata ... Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes ...

Ingram Industries

Data Sales Manager

La Vergne, TN · On-site

$74K - $94K/yr

Meet and exceed data sales goals by providing superior solutions for Ingram customers with metadata ... Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes ...

Ingram Content Group

Data Sales Manager

La Vergne, TN · On-site

$74K - $94K/yr

Meet and exceed data sales goals by providing superior solutions for Ingram customers with metadata ... Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes ...

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How much do data librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for data librarian in Tennessee is $67,313.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $85,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a data librarian do?

A Data Librarian manages, organizes, and provides access to data resources, ensuring they are discoverable and well-documented for researchers, students, and institutions. They help with data curation, preservation, and compliance with data management policies. Additionally, they support users in finding, analyzing, and properly citing datasets. Their role often involves collaborating with researchers to improve data stewardship and promote open data practices.

What does a typical day look like for a data librarian, and what kind of teams do they usually work with?

A typical day for a Data Librarian involves curating and cataloging datasets, ensuring data integrity, documenting metadata, and assisting researchers or staff with data access and compliance. Data Librarians frequently collaborate with research teams, IT professionals, and data stewards to manage the life cycle of data assets, from creation and storage to long-term preservation. They may also provide training or guidance on data management best practices and support data sharing initiatives. This collaborative, multifaceted environment makes the role both dynamic and integral to supporting organizational or research goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data librarian, and why are they important?

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Infographic showing various Data Librarian job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,313 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Health Sciences Data Librarian: Libraries - UTK

Knoxville, TN • On-site

The University of Tennessee
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about The University of Tennesseeexternal

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description


They support scholars through research consultations in the areas of evidence synthesis, data discovery, data science, and traditional health sciences reference support. In these areas, they conduct workshops and course-integrated instruction; develop online research guides; lead outreach; and actively participate with their colleagues in the Health & Wellness team and throughout the Libraries, in particular Data and Digital Scholarship. They collaborate with colleagues on health sciences and data-related initiatives and projects to develop services within the libraries and broader campus community.
Responsibilities
Liaison Engagement, Outreach, Collections, and Evidence Synthesis:
  • Serve as liaison to the College of Nursing and the departments of Nutrition, Public Health, Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Studies, and Audiology and Speech Pathology
  • Provide discipline-specific research consultations for faculty and students in health-related programs
  • Build and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and students to understand teaching and research needs
  • Establish and sustain effective communication methods with assigned departments
  • Proactively gather input from faculty and students to inform services and collections
  • Collaborate with collections staff to build and maintain relevant, responsive collections
  • Contribute to evidence synthesis work, including systematic reviews, through consultations and participation in projects
  • Engages in 1-3 hours of professional development opportunities each month to stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in health sciences librarianship.

Research Data Services:
  • Contribute to the Libraries' research data services by collaborating with data librarians to meet health sciences research needs
  • Support faculty and student research by helping researchers find, use, and manage health data and demonstrate research impact
  • Deliver customized health data research consultations for faculty, students, and the broader university community
  • Maintain and develop subject expertise in health sciences data, including data literacy, and the sharing and preservation of protected health data
  • Engages in 1-3 hours of professional development opportunities each month to stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data librarianship.

Teaching and Instructional Support and Scholarly Communication:
  • Support health sciences and data sciences teaching through instruction and outreach
  • Develop, deliver, and assess inclusive instruction that supports information literacy
  • Create and maintain guides, tutorials, and other learning resources for self-directed learning
  • Collaborate with librarians and campus partners to identify and support interdisciplinary research needs
  • Build partnerships that address emerging teaching and research priorities across disciplines
  • Develop expertise in scholarly communication trends and support new and evolving forms of scholarship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Qualifications
Required
Education:
  • Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution

Experience:
  • 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Health sciences librarianship or reference.
    • Evidence synthesis (systematic reviews, scoping reviews, literature searches).
    • Data services, data management, or data science support.
  • Library instruction or workshop facilitation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a variety of mediums.
  • Ability to learn and apply new technical skills and tools through self-directed learning.
  • Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong service orientation and abilities, and commitment to user service and support.
  • Familiarity with information sources in health sciences or related fields.
  • Familiarity with research and data lifecycles.
  • Knowledge of research methods and tools, such as online databases, web-based resources, and other reference sources

Preferred
Experience:
  • Experience with quantitative software and programming language(s) for data cleaning, remediation, analysis, and visualization.
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary groups and research projects.
  • Experience in developing and delivering data related workshops to classes and groups.
  • Experience in developing and delivering health sciences related workshops to classes and groups.
  • Experience in an academic library setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of evidence synthesis processes

Work Location
  • Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
  • Onsite

Compensation and Benefits
  • UT market range: MR11
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division
The University of Tennessee Libraries are an integral part of the flagship campus of Tennessee's premier public research university. The University of Tennessee holds the Carnegie Foundation Research 1 designation, granted to doctoral universities with very high research activity. As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation is key to our mission. UT enrolls approximately 40,421 students at its Knoxville campus. For more information about the people who comprise the UTK community, view resources on our Data Central website. The University culture is guided by adherence to core values that define the Volunteer spirit and include seeking knowledge, leading with innovation and integrity, engaging locally and globally, and embracing responsible stewardship of resources.
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
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