*In case you missed the first mention, we are looking for a data
  librarian! Details below...
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  *New York* University Libraries


  *Data Service Librarian*

*Description*:

New York University is seeking an energetic, creative, and knowledgeable
librarian to select, acquire, manage, and deliver numeric and geospatial
data collections to support campus research and scholarship. The
incumbent in this new position will work closely with NYU librarians,
faculty technology specialists, and research computing staff to develop
a new Data Service Studio - combining library and statistical computing
services in the Bobst Library. The librarian will build numeric and
spatial data collections and facilitate access to additional data
resources across the sciences, engage in outreach to faculty and
students through subject and departmental liaison activities, design and
conduct data literacy instruction, and participate in reference and
consultation activities as a part of the Data Service Studio team.

This position will play an instrumental role in the library's efforts to
optimize resource discovery and delivery by identifying, evaluating,
manipulating, and enhancing metadata for numeric and spatial
collections. Reporting to the Data Service Coordinator, the Data Service
Librarian works to develop appropriate description for managing research
data collections; investigates new sources for metadata; keeps abreast
of new and evolving metadata standards such as the Data Documentation
Initiative (DDI) and Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards.

The incumbent will participate in library-wide committees, activities,
and special projects, especially those involving new technologies and
data. The incumbent will develop and maintain awareness of data-centered
initiatives across the sciences, attending professional meetings,
workshops and conferences for training and continuing professional
development.

*Qualifications*: MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Second masters
or the equivalent required for tenure, preference for fields with
preparation in quantitative/spatial analysis. Familiarity with database
and cataloging practices and metadata schemas; experience with XML
preferred. Knowledge of public and proprietary resources for national
and international numeric and geospatial data. The candidate should be
professionally active and have knowledge of trends in data management
and description. Basic familiarity with software for statistical and
geospatial analysis (//e.g//. SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, GIS applications).
Additional requirements are strong written and verbal communication
skills, demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
in a complex organization, and a creative, service-oriented approach to
problem solving.

*New York** University Libraries:* Library facilities at New York
University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain
more than 4 million volumes. New York University is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the
Digital Library Federation; serves as the administrative headquarters of
the Research Library Association of South Manhattan, a consortium that
includes three academic institutions and the Interuniversity Consortium
for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).

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*Salary/Benefits*: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including
five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and
background.

*To Apply*: To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of
application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three
references to: Janet Koztowski, Human Resources Director, New York
University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or
via email to [log in to unmask] Resumes will be considered until the
position is filled. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer.