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Data Librarian

Data Librarians organize and manage digital collections, develop metadata standards, and support data discovery and access in research institutions.

$66,000
Median Salary
150,000
Total Employed
0
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Medium Risk

Safer than 62% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 48/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Essential Reading

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Data Librarianship

Anna Clements

"Emerging field of research data management. Library science meets data science."

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Research Data Management

Graham Pryor

"Managing research data throughout its lifecycle. Essential for data librarians."

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The Data Librarian's Handbook

Robin Rice, John Southall

"The essential handbook for data librarians, covering research data management, data curation, and the evolving role of librarians in the data-driven world. Written by pioneers from Edinburgh DataShare and the British Library, this is the definitive guide for the profession."

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Declining Demand

Listing Trends

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🇺🇸 United States
14 listings
Adzuna (14)
🇩🇪 Germany
0 listings
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🇫🇷 France
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🇪🇸 Spain
38 listings
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
59 listings
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Updated Feb 27, 2026

Career Outlook

Why this is a strong career choice

Job Outlook
Growing +15%
AI Resistance Score
7/10 High
Market Demand
Stable Demand

Why This Career Is AI-Resistant

AI automates metadata generation and tagging

ML improves data discovery and recommendations

Automated cataloging reduces manual work

Self-service data platforms expand access

Strong choice for career changers

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