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Subject:        Data Services Librarian Job Opening @ UCSD
Date:   Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:01:16 -0500
From:   Tracey Hughes <[log in to unmask]>
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I'm pleased to post this position to the list and can directly attest to the
quality work environment here at the Social Sciences & Humanities Library.
The Data Services Librarian works on a smaller team with the Map Librarian
and GIS Coordinator among others.  All details are below.

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 March 23, 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 [log in to unmask] 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