Dear code4lib community,
I hope some of you will consider applying for the job ad I'm pasting
into this message. I think this looks like a fun job with lots of
opportunity for innovation and growth, and I know you would be working
with some fantastic people. The Research Computing Lab is the sister
lab of the Scholars' Lab where I work... they support science and
engineering and we support computing for humanities and social
science, but we provide similar services and we work together a lot.
UVa and the larger Charlottesville area have a vibrant developer
community, and a local group called beTech that is a lot like
code4lib, with an annual bar camp, monthly presentations, a community
maintained development environment, and a monthly social event. Also,
the weather here is lovely, and the Appalachian mountains are gorgeous.
If this job seems interesting to you and you want further information,
please feel free to contact me and I'll answer any questions I can.
Cheers!
Bess
Elizabeth (Bess) Sadler
Research and Development Librarian
Digital Scholarship Services (DSS)
Box 400129
Alderman Library
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904
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(434) 243-2305
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FACULTY OPENING
Librarian for Digital Services
University of Virginia Library
The University of Virginia Library seeks an innovative, energetic
individual to provide vision and direction for digital services for
the Charles L. Brown Science & Engineering Library, including the
management of the Research Computing Lab. The successful candidate
will aggressively evaluate, plan and implement services that will
address the needs of e-Science and computational sciences in the
science and engineering library of the future.
The Science and Engineering Libraries consist of the Charles L. Brown
Science & Engineering Library, located in Clark Hall, and five
locations in the University’s science and engineering complex. The
libraries provide resources and services to students and faculty in
astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences,
mathematics, physics, psychology, and statistics. The HYPERLINK "http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/science/rescomp/index.html
" Research Computing Lab is located in the Charles L. Brown Science &
Engineering Library and is a collaborative effort by ITC's HYPERLINK "http://www.itc.virginia.edu/research/org/rcsg.html
" Research Computing Support Group and the HYPERLINK "http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/science/
" Brown Science and Engineering Library Digital Services unit, aimed
at providing faculty and students in the science and engineering
disciplines the necessary technology and guidance to support their
academic and research pursuits. To this end, it offers consultation
services in a wide variety of HYPERLINK "http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/science/rescomp/hardware.html
" technologies and methodologies for high performance and research
computing.
Environment: The University of Virginia Library is a leader in
innovative customer service, the development of digital library
initiatives and infrastructure, and in the strength and variety of its
collections. The Library system consists of twelve libraries, with
independent libraries for health sciences, law, and business. The
libraries support 12,000 undergraduates, 6,000 graduate students and
1,600 teaching faculty. The University and the Library have a strong
commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The
Library’s homepage can be accessed at HYPERLINK "http://www.lib.virginia.edu
" http://www.lib.virginia.edu. The Neoclassical buildings of founder
Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village still serve as the center of the
University's Grounds and as a unique backdrop for teaching, learning,
and research. For a virtual tour of the Grounds, visit: HYPERLINK "http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/slideshow/
" http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/slideshow/.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Science, Engineering
and Education Services, the Librarian for Digital Services is
responsible for coordinating digital services, serving as a liaison
for University faculty interested in digital projects, working with
units throughout to establish tools and services appropriate for
science and engineering clientele. Analyzes and investigates hardware
and software needs, digital issues, and project workflows within the
Brown Science & Engineering Library. Supervises the Research
Computing Lab (RCL) Manager and other staff working in the RCL.
Coordinates and leads outreach services for the RCL. Serves on the
strategic planning group to set priorities for the Library’s wider
goals for digital scholarship and research support. Serves as the
Subject Librarian for Computer Sciences. Serves on the BSEL’s
Management Team.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science or a relevant
field and experience in an academic setting required. An
undergraduate and/or graduate degree in science, engineering,
mathematics or business is preferred but not required. Preference
will be given to candidates who can demonstrate successful experience
in project management, and knowledge of computational sciences issues
in science and engineering disciplines. Candidates should demonstrate
excellent organization and communication skills, supervisory skills,
and a commitment to continuous professional training and development.
The candidates should be able to successfully initiate, track, and
manage multiple projects and tasks. Experience using standard desktop
computing software packages, particularly spreadsheets required and
knowledge of HTML, XML, Javascript, Perl, MySQL, and/or related web
programming languages highly desirable
Salary and Benefits: Competitive depending on qualifications. This
position has general faculty status with excellent benefits, including
22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans. Review
of applications will begin on March 25, 2008 and will continue until
the position is filled. Applicants must apply through the University
of Virginia online employment website at HYPERLINK "https://jobs.virginia.edu/
" https://jobs.virginia.edu/ Search by position number FP029,
complete application, and attach cover letter and resume, with contact
information for three current, professional references. For
assistance with this process contact Library Human Resources at (434)
924-3081.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity. The University actively encourages applications and
nominations from members of underrepresented groups.
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