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Subject:        Job announcement, Brock University, Ontario, Canada
Date:   Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:04:39 -0400
From:   Paige Andrew <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship
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All,

Colleen Beard asked me to post the following position announcement:

Would you mind posting this position for a Data Librarian? Description
pasted below or follow the link provided ...

Many thanks,

Colleen

The James A. Gibson Library at Brock University in St. Catharines,
Ontario invites applications for the position of Data Librarian.

Please
distribute widely
http://www.brocku.ca/hr/careers/position_detail.php?id=897

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DATA LIBRARIAN
JAMES A. GIBSON LIBRARY
Brock University Library has an exciting career opportunity for an
innovative, service-oriented Data Librarian.
This is a full-time probationary position leading to permanence.
The successful candidate will provide consultation, research support and
instruction in the discovery and use of
numerical and statistical data resources to the broad campus community.
The incumbent will work in close
collaboration with the Map Librarian and other members of the Data
Research Service team to provide
leadership to this developing service area. S/he will engage in user
needs assessment and outreach to promote
data literacy and best practices in data management. The Data Librarian
will serve as the contact with DLI and
ICPSR, and will be expected to participate in professional development
activities related to data librarianship.
The Data Librarian will also have liaison responsibilities for one or
more academic programs, and will be
responsible for the government documents collection and legal
information. The incumbent will participate in
scheduled reference service, with occasional evening and weekend
assignments.
For more details, please see the job description at
http://brocku.ca/webfm_send/16563.
A Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library program or its
equivalent is required; in addition a Master’s
degree in a relevant discipline is desirable. Formal training and
experience in the use of data sets, applications
and software are definite assets. Recent library school graduates with
appropriate background and experience
and a strong desire to acquire specialized knowledge are encouraged to
apply.
• Knowledge of statistical resources (e.g. Census, CANSIM, E-STAT and
survey data), and data access
resources and tools (e.g. DLI, Equinox, ODESI, ICPSR).
• Knowledge of statistical software such as SAS or SPSS and familiarity
with ArcGIS.
• An understanding of quantitative research methods.
• Knowledge of research data management practices and emerging trends in
data services.
• Familiarity with common metadata standards such as the Data
Documentation Initiative (DDI).
• Knowledge of information resources in general, with an emphasis on the
Social Sciences.
• Proven reference and instruction skills.
• Evidence of professional initiative, flexibility, and leadership
potential.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral
and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially in both team-based and
self-directed environments.
Located at the centre of Canada's beautiful Niagara Peninsula, Brock
offers an exciting work environment with
strong undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary programs and a
vigorous research culture. More
information on Brock University can be found on the University’s website
at www.brocku.ca. The University
Library provides information resources and services to a user community
of more than 17,000 students and 600
faculty. For further details about the Library, visit www.brocku.ca/library.
Brock University offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits
package. Salary and rank will be
commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is
included in the Brock University Faculty
Association.
Applicants are invited to e-mail a resumé and cover letter, including
the names and contact information for
three professional references, quoting Vacancy Number LB 01/2011 to
[log in to unmask] or Human Resources
and Environment, Health & Safety, 500 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines,
ON L2S 3A1. The review of
applications will begin May 9, 2011 with a preferred start date of July
1, 2011.
We appreciate all applications received; however, we will contact only
those candidates selected for an
interview.
Brock University is an equal opportunity employer.