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How much do research librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for research librarian in Indiana is $56,953.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,200.00 and $74,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a research librarian?

Research librarians are information professionals who assist individuals and organizations in finding, evaluating, and using information resources for scholarly, academic, or professional research. They work in various settings such as universities, government agencies, and research institutions. Their responsibilities often include conducting literature reviews, managing databases, teaching research skills, and supporting the research needs of faculty, students, or clients. Research librarians are skilled in both traditional and digital research methods and play a key role in helping users access reliable and relevant information.

What does a research librarian do?

A research librarian works at an academic library at a college or university or at a public research institution, such as the New York Public Library or Library of Congress. As a research librarian, your primary duties are to assist students, scholars, and other researchers to find books and materials and provide them with advice on how to perform research related to their topic. Some academic librarians may perform their own original research as well. Others are more focused on reference services, acquisitions for their libraries, or handling rare books or other materials. Increasingly, research librarians have been working on how to integrate and advance information technology into libraries.

How do research librarians typically collaborate with faculty and students to support academic projects?

Research Librarians often work closely with faculty and students by providing guidance on locating and evaluating scholarly resources, assisting with literature reviews, and teaching research skills workshops. They may participate in project meetings, offer individualized consultations, and help design effective search strategies for complex topics. This collaborative approach not only enhances research outcomes but also helps build strong relationships across departments, making Research Librarians integral partners in academic success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research librarian?

To thrive as a Research Librarian, you need expertise in information science, advanced research techniques, and a relevant master's degree such as an MLIS. Familiarity with specialized databases, digital cataloguing systems, and citation management tools is typically required. Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication help provide tailored research support and instruction. These skills and qualities are critical for efficiently connecting users with reliable information and fostering academic or institutional research success.
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Infographic showing various Research Librarian job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,953 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Research Data Librarian

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN • On-site

$58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Research Data Librarian
Appointment Status
Tenure Track
Department
IU Indianapolis University Library
Location
Indianapolis
Position Summary
IU Indianapolis University Library seeks a Research Data Librarian to join the Center for Digital Scholarship.
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Digital Scholarship, this position collaborates with library colleagues, faculty, and Indiana University partners to support research data management, sharing, discovery, and responsible use across the research lifecycle. The librarian advances institutional research priorities related to open scholarship, compliance, and research impact services. The position contributes to the research information management work of the Center and the strategic priorities of the University Library.
Responsibilities
  • Provide consultations on research data management, including data management plans, metadata, storage, sharing, preservation, and repository selection.
  • Support researchers in meeting funder, publisher, and institutional requirements for data sharing and public access.
  • Assist researchers with qualitative and quantitative data discovery and use.
  • Contribute to the development and promotion of research data services, repositories, and data discovery systems.
  • Assist with the ingestion, curation, and management of datasets within an institutional repository.
  • Design and deliver workshops on research data management, data sharing, discovery, and research metrics.
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies for data and research information services.
  • Promote the responsible use of research data, including AI-related considerations.
  • Support faculty and administrators in interpreting research impact data for reporting and planning.
  • Collaborate with liaison librarians and campus partners to integrate research impact and data services into faculty support programs.
  • Advance open scholarship and responsible research practices through participation in library and university initiatives.

About Indiana University Indianapolis and University Library
IU Indianapolis is an urban-serving institution with a mission and a vision focused on both diversity and community engagement. University Library is a Power of Libraries award winner and home to numerous award-winning professionals.
University Library is looking for librarians who will support our commitment to engage with the wider educational community and whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts are inclusive of the rich diversity of our campus and our city.
Compensation and Application
Minimum salary is $58,000, with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to a Fidelity Investments retirement plan. A start-up package includes $10,000 for moving and ongoing professional development expenses.
Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program or equivalent graduate degree.
  • Interest in research data management, sharing, and reuse.
  • Experience or interest in supporting faculty and student researchers.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to evolving research practices and technologies.
  • Strong library reference interview and database search skills.
  • Knowledge of the higher education research environment, preferably in the social sciences, sciences, or biomedical fields.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Project management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
  • Experience supporting a research team or lab with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
  • Experience with FAIR, CARE, and best practices in data curation.
  • Experience with research data repositories, metadata, or data discovery systems.
  • Familiarity with reproducible research workflows and scholarly communication issues.

Department Contact for Questions
Shauna Winter, HR Business Partner
shwint@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
08/10/2026
Expected Start Date
Posting Number
IU-101609-2026

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