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The date for consideration of the Data Services Librarian position at
University of California San Diego has been extended to 8/1/07!

THE UCSD LIBRARIES University of California, San Diego

Data Services Librarian
Social Sciences & Humanities Library
Preferred appointment level: Assistant Librarian I - Librarian I with an
approximate salary range of $40,008-$66,756
The Libraries of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) seek
applications from innovative and user-oriented library professionals to join
the enthusiastic staff of the Social Sciences and Humanities Library in the
development of data services and collections. The UCSD Libraries are
committed to making access to research information for faculty and students
as efficient and convenient as technology, innovation, and resources will allow.

Responsibilities of the Position Reporting to the Head for Data, Government
and Geographic Information Services, assumes a leadership role in planning
and developing data services and collections at UCSD. Evaluates, selects,
and acquires data products for the Social Science Data Collection (SSDC).
Provides consultations and instruction on finding and using data. Works
closely with faculty to determine data needs and discovery tools. Actively
collaborates with library liaisons to academic departments to develop and
provide coordinated services to meet the full range of social science data
needs at UCSD. Plans and implements staff training programs related to data.
Serves as the liaison to ICPSR and DDI initiatives. Provides general
reference assistance at a combined social sciences/ humanities and
government documents reference desk. Some evening and weekend reference
hours required. Represent the UCSD Libraries at pertinent meetings and
conferences. UCSD Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide
planning and professional activities appropriate to their position.
Appointment at the Librarian rank requires substantial relevant experience
and superior qualifications.

Required Qualifications
- Professional degree from a library school or other appropriate degree or
equivalent experience in one or more fields relevant to library services.
- Experience working with numeric data resources, including the ability to
install and support relevant software applications.
- Ability to download and transform data files to meet the various needs of
users.
- Proficient with social sciences statistical packages and software, such as
SAS and SPSS.
- Experience working with users to provide data services support.
- Ability to develop effective relationships with the library and campus IT
departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of print and electronic reference
and bibliographic tools in the social sciences.
- Experience in collection development activities in an academic library.
- Experience using government information.
- Superior organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in service and be
able to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex changing
environment.
- Potential to excel in a dynamic, academically challenging environment.

UCSD librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide
planning and governance, and to be professionally active.

Desirable Qualifications
- Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in the social sciences.
- Experience providing reference service in an academic or research library
serving similar clientele.
- Experience with GIS data and applications
For complete details, see http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/fac/SSHLDataLibrarian.htm.

Application consideration begins May 15, 2007 and will continue until the
position is filled. Send application letter including a statement of
qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the
names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your
qualifications for this position to libraryjobs@ucsd.edu or to UCSD, Stacey McDermaid
Library Human Resources, 9500 Gilman Drive Dept. 0175-H,
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175. Telephone: 858.534.1279; Confidential Fax:
858.534.8634. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

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Geographic Information Science (GIS) Librarian and
Assistant or Associate Professor of Library Administration
University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign

Position Available: June 23, 2007, (negotiable). This is a full-time
faculty position in the Map and Geography Library of the University Library.

Duties and Responsibilities: The University of Illinois Library is
seeking an energetic and creative person to serve as the lead in the
Library’s collection and delivery of digital geospatial data and
associated geographic information systems (GIS) services. The GIS
Librarian will coordinate all aspects of the Library’s digital
geospatial information program at the intersection of user needs,
technology, and data content. Creating a portal to geospatial data, the
GIS Librarian will move the profession and services offered from
traditional map librarianship towards geoinformatics with an increased
interest in modeling geospatial data and in techniques applied to
geospatial information systems for data management, retrieval, and
analysis. Provides reference service, research assistance, and
instruction in the selection and possible uses of digital geospatial
data through in-person and remote one-on-one interactions,
workshops/seminars, websites, blogs, and other avenues of widely
distributed communication; works closely with implementers of Learning
Commons and Scholarly Commons to incorporate and support geospatial
analysis tools and data in the suites of commons’ offerings. Reports to
Map & Geography Librarian. Works with Associate University Librarian
for Information Technology Planning and Policy, Map and Geography
Librarian and other unit heads, and Library Systems Office to plan and
implement a core geospatial data services center in the Map and
Geography Library and satellite centers in other locations throughout
the Library. Works with teaching faculty to implement GIS modules in
courses. Prepares datasets to support course assignments. Collaborates
with Map and Geography Librarian; Government Documents Librarian; ACES
Librarian; and others in the Library, on Campus, and in the local and
state-wide geospatial community, the GIS Librarian will craft a digital
geospatial data collection development plan and will develop a campus
clearinghouse and archive for digital geospatial data. Working closely
with Library Systems and Content Access Management Services and campus
IT providers, the GIS Librarian will describe acquired data using
appropriate metadata schema and mount and maintain data on Library or
University servers, providing access to the campus community at large.
Acts as Library’s delegate to the Campus committee of the University
Consortium for Geographic Information Science. Serves as Library’s
contact person for campus site-license software such as ESRI and ERDAS
products. Develops and maintains close liaison relationships with local
and state geospatial data producers. The GIS Librarian will also assist
in setting unit goals and priorities in the Map and Geography Library.

Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree or equivalent from an
ALA-accredited library school OR PhD in a relevant geospatial
discipline. Academic or work-related background in one of the social or
spatial sciences with specific experience with GIS software and digital
geospatial data. Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral
communication skills. Ability to meet the promotion & tenure
requirements of the University; evidence of a commitment to professional
development, research, and service. Preferred: Graduate study in GIS
or a GIS-related field. Ability to provide effective instruction and
training in the use of geospatial information and GIS tools to faculty,
students and staff. Experience in GIS project management, data
management, and GIS needs assessment.
Experience with MARC and non-MARC metadata schema.

Environment: The University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign is
one of the preeminent research collections in the world. With more than
10 million volumes, it ranks third among academic research libraries in
the United States and first among public university libraries in the
world. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the Library is committed
to maintaining the strongest possible collections and services and
engaging in research and development activities in pursuit of the
University’s mission of teaching, scholarship, and public service. The
Library currently employs approximately 100 faculty and 300 staff
members. The Library consists of more than 40 departmental libraries
that are located throughout campus and administratively organized into
eight divisions. For more detailed information, please visit
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/.

Salary and Rank: Salary is competitive and is commensurate with
credentials and experience. This is an academic professional position.

Terms of Appointment: 12 month appointment; 24 work days vacation per
year; 11 paid holidays; 12 days annual sick leave (cumulative) plus an
additional 13 days per year (non-cumulative) if necessary; health
insurance, requiring a small co-payment, is provided to employees
(coverage for dependents may be purchased); participation in the State
Universities Retirement System, which includes several private options,
is required upon appointment (8 % of member’s salary is withheld and is
tax exempt until retirement); newly hired university employees are
covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security, and are subject to
its deduction.

Campus and Community: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is
a comprehensive and major public land-grant university
(Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best
in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate
education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and
applied research, and provides public service to the state and the
nation. It employs 2,000 faculty members who serve 26,000 undergraduates
and 10,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of
faculty receives campus-wide recognition each year for excellence in
teaching. More information about the campus is available at
www.uiuc.edu. The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign
and Urbana, which have a combined population of 100,000 and are,
situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of
Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its
surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment
ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more
information about the community visit http://www.uiuc.edu/community

Apply: Send letter of application and complete resume with the names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses (where available) of
three references to: Cindy Kelly, Head, Library Human Resources,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Suite
127, Urbana, Illinois 61801. Email libhr@library.uiuc.edu. Electronic
applications are acceptable initially, but must be followed by a hard
copy with signature. Phone 217-333-8169. For an electronic version of
the full job announcement see:
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/administration/human/positions/facprof.htm

Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and
nominations must be received by May 30, 2007. Interviews may occur
before the closing date however, no decisions will be made prior to the
closing date.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Government Documents and Maps Librarian, New Mexico State University Library.
The New Mexico State University Library invites applications
for the position of Government Documents and Maps Librarian,
Assistant or Associate Professor. Req. 2007002035

The first review of applications for the Government Documents & Maps
Librarian position at New Mexico State University Library has begun, but
interested applicants are still encouraged to submit their documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The government documents and maps librarian manages
the daily operations and services of the government documents and maps
unit. Establishes unit goals and priorities. Supervises two staff
members. Oversees the acquisition and processing of federal documents in
multiple formats including ongoing retrospective conversion projects.
Evaluates and develops the documents and map collections. Promotes
government information and provides instruction and outreach programs
for the University and community users. Provides in-depth reference and
research assistance. Represents the Library at professional meetings
related to federal government information. Participates in the library's
instruction program (faculty-requested instruction sessions, credit
courses, and instructional workshops). As a member of the library
faculty, this position is responsible for achievement in librarianship,
research and creative activity, and service. This position reports to
the head of the reference and research services department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program at time of
hire. At least two years recent (within the past 5 years) and direct
working experience with federal government information at the
professional level. Experience providing reference service for
government information, including maps. Knowledge of current issues and
practices in processing and cataloging federal government publications.
Knowledge of the United States Federal Depository Library Program and
depository library standards. Excellent written and oral communication
skills. Demonstrated commitment to providing high quality public
service. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and adapt to
change. PREFERRED: Knowledge of emerging technologies in libraries and
their applications for government information resources and services.
Experience with spatial and numeric data services, particularly GIS.
Teaching or training experience in a classroom setting. Supervisory
experience.

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a 9-month appointment, tenure-track
position. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. For
benefits see the University's Human Resources website at
benefits.nmsu.edu/>http://benefits.nmsu.edu/.

TO APPLY: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter stating
qualifications, a resume, and names, addresses, (including e-mail), and
telephone numbers of three references to: Marti Torres, Administrative
Office, NMSU Library, Box 30006, MSC 3475, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006;
fax 505-646-6940; e-mail
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in to unmask] Review of applications
will begin March 26, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.

NMSU is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from women,
minorities, and all under-represented groups. Offer of employment
contingent upon verification of the individual's eligibility for
employment in the United States.

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