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Date: Thu, 5 May 2005
From: "Tim Utter" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Numeric and Spatial Data Services Librarian Job opening at the University of Michigan


Hello,
We have an opening for a Numeric and Spatial Data Services Librarian. The
NSDS lab and office is located in the Map Library which is part of the
University Library system of the main campus of the University of Michigan
in Ann Arbor.
The posting and information on how to apply is at:
http://websvcs.itcs.umich.edu/jobnet/job_posting.php?postingnumber=044652


Job Posting
Job Family:     Primary
Posting No:     T-044652-DB
Job Title:     NUMERIC AND SPATIAL DATA LIBRARIAN
Grade:     none
Alternate Job Title:     ASSOC LIBRARIAN
Alternate Grade:     none
Department:     Spatial/Numeric Data Services
Post Begin/End Date:     05/03/2005 // 06/20/2005
Job Code:     118890/118860
Hours:     40.00



DUTIES:
Numeric & Spatial Data Services (NSDS) is part of the University of
Michigan's Graduate Library, with strong ties to the Map Library, the
Government Documents Center, the Information and Reference Center, and the
Science Library. The service provides assistance with the discovery,
extraction, and integration of numeric and spatial data, from both modern
electronic data and historic resources in all formats. NSDS provides
workstations with extensive software and server space, and access to a wide
array of resources for both basic and advanced work The Numeric and Spatial
Data Librarian will work closely with other Library units, as well as with
other campus academic and research units, including the Center for
Statistical Computation and Research, the Inter-University Consortium for
Political and Social Research, the School of Natural Resources and
Environment, and the College of Architecture and Urban Planning. The
position reports to the Head of the Onsite Access/Distributed Services
department, which includes Government Documents, Map Library, and Social
Work Library, among other Graduate Library units.
DUTIES:

    * Provide assistance to undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty
in the use of spatial data, numeric data, statistical software, and
geographic information systems (GIS) software.
    * Provide instruction to individuals, groups and classes in the use of
software, data, and relevant print and online resources.
    * In concert with other library staff, provide outreach to departments
with a focus on the integration of GIS and statistical data into academic
instruction.
    * Assist users with data discovery for numeric data, spatial data, and
relevant print and online resources.
    * Work with other library staff to coordinate acquisitions and
cataloging of data resources.
* Develop relevant web-based resources for data, including maintenance of
numeric and spatial resource web pages.


NOTE: Rank is anticipated at either Assistant or Associate Librarian level
depending on experience and qualifications, but may be filled at the
Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, Sr. Associate Librarian, or
Librarian level depending on the qualifications and experience of the
selected candidate. Final rank and salary dependent on qualifications and
experience.
NOTE: Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year; 15 days of
sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as
opportunities for professional development and travel, and participation in
faculty governance. TIAA/CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement.
NOTE: To apply - send cover letter & copy of resume to: Library Human
Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann
Arbor, MI 48109-1205. (Contact 734 764-2546 or [log in to unmask] for
further information.) Review of applications will begin on 6/20/05 and
continue until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is a
non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

Currently this classification is considered exempt based on compliance with
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

DEPARTMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have significant strengths and
experience in at least one of the areas (numeric or spatial data), and
familiarity with and willingness and capability to develop skills in the
other. REQUIRED: * ALA accredited Masters Degree, or an equivalent
combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience. * Knowledge of and
demonstrated experience with ArcGIS, ArcView, and/or with SPSS or Stata. *
Knowledge about data producers including local, state, national and
international organizations. Experience using spatial and numeric data for
research, or working with faculty and students who are doing research with
these resources. * Experience with metadata development and organization. *
Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal
skills, including the ability to work in a diverse university environment. *
Ability to work with and integrate diverse data resources including print
and electronic to enhance user instruction and research. DESIRED: *
Experience working in an academic environment * Knowledge of census data,
particularly the decennial census of population and housing, and related
federal government censuses. * Knowledge of cartographic resources,
including knowledge of the geographical and mathematical content of these
resources, and how they relate to research in an academic environment. *
Experience in programming with higher level languages or in utilizing
complex applications GIS and statistical software systems.

Questions about applying for this position can be E-mailed to
[log in to unmask]


Thanks, Tim

Tim Utter
Map Library
825 Hatcher South
University of Michigan
920 North University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205

734 764-0407