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Data Librarian - University of Notre Dame
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- Subject: Data Librarian - University of Notre Dame
- From: Carole Richter <Carole.J.Richter.8@nd.edu>
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 07:19:59 EDT
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POSITION: Data Librarian University Libraries of Notre Dame seek collegial, innovative librarian to serve as resource specialist for numeric data in electronic formats which supports research and course work. Works closely with the Laboratory for Social Research (LSR), the Libraries' Electronic Resources Librarian, and subject librarians/liaisons to identify the data needs of faculty and students. Manages the Social Science Data Library located in the Laboratory for Social Research and supervises its staff. Collaborates with appropriate departments in the Libraries, as well as the Office of Information Technology (OIT), in making numeric data fully available to users. Reports to the Electronic Resources Librarian. Collaborates with the Libraries' Documents Librarian and the staff of the LSR in making government information received on deposit or otherwise acquired accessible to users and members of the community. Stays current with and shares knowledge of new technologies that will contribute to the access, creation and use of data files. Develops proposals for technology acquisition and funding as needed. Conducts training programs for Library faculty and staff, teaching faculty, and students in the identification and effective use of social science data. Maintains active relationship with organizations such as the Association of Public Data Users, ICPSR, and Roper Center. As a member of the Library faculty, participates on Library and campus teams and engages in professional development, scholarship, and service to the profession.<br> Qualifications: ALA accredited graduate degree or equivalent education and experience required. Strong academic background in social sciences, with a graduate degree in a social science discipline preferred. Minimum of two years' experience in numeric data services, preferably in an academic environment. Familiarity with quantitative methods of data extraction, analysis and use. Familiarity with the management and access of numeric and traditional databases in various disciplines, such as sociology, economics, government, psychology, business, and education. Ability to plan and implement innovative user services. Excellent teaching and oral and written communication skills. Experience with government information and data required. Knowledge and ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) highly desirable.<br> Environment: The University of Notre Dame is a national Catholic teaching and research university enriched with a diversified faculty, located in northern Indiana ninety miles from Chicago. On a highly residential campus, about 8,500 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students pursue a broad range of studies. The University Libraries hold over 2.6 million volumes housed in the central Hesburgh Library and seven branch libraries serving the science, engineering, business and architecture programs, with subscriptions to nearly 24,000 current serials. There are 160 staff and 45 librarians. The Libraries are also a member of the Northeast Research Libraries (NERL). For additional information, consult our web page (<a href="http://www.nd.edu/~ndlibs">http://www.nd.edu/~ndlibs</a>).<br> Salary: Rank and salary negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum: $37,000. Benefits:Librarians are non-tenure track members of the faculty and earn 20 days vacation annually. The University offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for dependents, TIAA/CREF.<br> To apply: Review will begin November 30, 2000 and continue until filled. Send a letter and resume, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Sherry Veith, Human Resources Representative, 221 Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Carole Richter Electronic Resources Coordinator University of Notre Dame Libraries (219)631-8405 richter.8@nd.edu
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