Faculty and staff positions
Research Data Librarian
The Research Data Librarian provides leadership and expertise in research data management (RDM), data curation, and open research practices in support of Colorado State University’s research mission. The position collaborates with colleagues in Research Support and Open Scholarship, as well as campus partners, to develop and deliver services, instructional programs, and infrastructure that support responsible data stewardship throughout the research lifecycle.
The Research Data Librarian builds and maintains relationships with academic departments and research centers to coordinate and scale research data services across campus. Key areas of support include supporting compliance with funder and institutional data policies and advancing ethical and inclusive data practices through the application of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and CARE (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics) Principles. The position works proactively with researchers on data-intensive projects, providing guidance on data quality, documentation, sharing, and long-term stewardship.
The Research Data Librarian contributes to scholarly communication initiatives such as open data and reproducible research, including considerations of data quality, ethics, transparency, and governance, as well as tools related to data management. This role is well-suited to individuals with experience managing or analyzing research data in at least one academic discipline; a degree in library science is beneficial but not required.
At Colorado State University Libraries, Rams take care of Rams, and we work as a team collaborating with campus partners to solve problems, learn new skills, and support one another’s work. The Libraries is committed to lifelong learning and faculty development, and the Research Data Librarian has the opportunity and support to expand their expertise and explore emerging tools and technologies that will strengthen the research community.
Please apply by April 24th, 2026, 11:59pm (MT) for full consideration. Internal candidates should apply through their Workday account. Once logged in, go to Organization > Jobs Hub in the left menu, and then select Search, Apply & Refer Jobs.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
CSU Libraries culture, hiring processes, and benefits
Attracting, hiring and retaining exceptional people is critically important for the Libraries’ success and our users’. We strive to create transparency and enhance inclusivity in our hiring practices by sharing information with potential candidates about our culture, hiring processes and benefits.
Student positions
All positions for student employees appear on RAMWeb under the Student Employment link. Most hiring usually happens in August and September, but positions are posted throughout the year.
Internship and practicum positions
The Libraries is committed to its employee workforce and professional standards in librarianship. We routinely hire paid interns from both the CSU community and MLS/MLIS degree-seeking students from other universities.
Internships
All internships at the CSU Libraries are paid. We don’t hire for unpaid internships, even when course credit is assigned, due to the role of unpaid internship positions in deepening inequities in the workforce. Student internships are posted on CSU’s student job site, Handshake.
Practicums
If you’re a student looking for practicum experience, contact the Libraries’ Human Resources Department at Library_Human_Resources@colostate.edu. Available positions are posted on CSU’s student job site, Handshake, or CSU’s professional job site. We may not have practicum opportunities available every semester. Practicum students are responsible for preparing a proposal for work and how it fulfills both the student’s educational goals and the Libraries’ mission. The completion and evaluation of a practicum is a collaboration among a student, their faculty advisor and their library supervisor.
Volunteer positions
The Libraries doesn’t have a volunteer program because we prioritize hiring student employees. We value Service as a Principle of Community and encourage community members interested in volunteering to explore the many opportunities at CSU and in the Fort Collins area.
Contact
Questions? Contact the Libraries’ Human Resources staff at Library_Human_Resources@colostate.edu.