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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 14:23:42 -0500
From: mike furlough <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: position open at Unv. of Virginia
Sender: mike furlough <[log in to unmask]>
Note that this is a revised version of an earlier posting, and is
tilted towards statistical information resources, though not
exclusively. This is also listed on the web at
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/staff_serv/vacancy.html.
FACULTY OPENING
Associate Director
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
University of Virginia Library
The University of Virginia Library seeks an innovative and
energetic individual to serve as Associate Director of the
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center (Geostat). The Associate
Director will have significant opportunities to develop and advance
services supporting numeric, geospatial, and other electronic
information needs at the University of Virginia. The University
and the Library have a strong commitment to achieving diversity
among faculty and staff.
ENVIRONMENT: The University of Virginia Library is a recognized
leader in digital library services. The Library system consists of
eleven libraries, with independent libraries for health sciences,
law, and business. The Library serves 12,000 undergraduates, 6,000
graduate students and 1,600 teaching faculty, and is a Virginia
Regional Library for the US Depository Program. The Library's
homepage can be accessed at http://www.lib.virginia.edu. The
Library has begun implementation of its plans for "Library of
Tomorrow," a vision to create the model University research library
for the future (see http://staff.lib.virginia.edu/LofT/). Thomas
Jefferson's Academical Village and the historic Grounds provide an
inspiring environment for teaching, learning, and research.
The Geospatial and Statistical Data Center offers a dynamic team
environment and opportunities to collaborate in the development of
integrated digital library services and initiatives. Geostat is
located in Alderman Library, and assists users in most major
schools of the University, including Architecture, Arts and
Sciences, Commerce, Education, and Engineering and Applied Science.
Geostat staff serve the University's teaching and research needs by
identifying, acquiring, and providing assistance in the use of
machine-readable data sets for geographic and statistical analysis.
Geostat's services are offered online and in a large public
computing lab/classroom featuring two dozen PC workstations. The
Center also houses a large map collection and serves as a resource
for statistical information in print. The Geospatial and
Statistical Data Center can be accessed on the web at
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Reports to the Director of Geostat and
will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating and
delivering services for numeric data collections, including
reference services and collection development; Develops outreach
activities to promote Geostat's services to users; Assists
individuals and groups in the use of numeric resources and tools,
including US and international data sources and ICPSR; Provides
Library reference services as well as classroom and lab-based
instruction for these resources; Serves as a resource for
geographic information collections as necessary; Participates in
teams consisting of other Library and University staff to further
the delivery of numeric and spatial data resources for teaching and
research; Oversees day-to-day management of the public service
computing lab and classroom; Supervises Programmer/Consultant staff
(2); Is professionally active, both within the Library and
nationally.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree or higher in a relevant
field, with experience using numeric data resources in a research
or educational setting; Extensive knowledge of computer software
for statistical analysis, e.g., SAS, STATA, or SPSS; Ability to
advise faculty, staff and students in a wide range of disciplines
regarding the use of electronic data resources for teaching and
research; Excellent instructional abilities with strong
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; Creativity
and evidence of ability to learn quickly; Strong user-centered
service orientation; Commitment to diversity in the workplace and
ability to serve a diverse user community; Commitment to
professional growth and development; Supervisory experience
desirable.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary competitive, depending on
qualifications. General faculty status. The University of
Virginia offers excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation
and TIAA/CREF and other optional retirement plans. Review of
applications will begin on January 11, 2001 and will continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses (including e-mail), and phone numbers of three
references to:
Mr. Alan Napier, Director of Library Human Resources
Alderman Library
University of Virginia
PO Box 400114
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4114
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Mike Furlough
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
University of Virginia Library
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu
(434) 924-3169
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