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Subject:        Science Data Librarian: Stanford
Date:   Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:15:28 -0700 (PDT)
From:   Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To:       Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
To:     MAPS-L <[log in to unmask]>



Hi, all,

Would you please pass this job description along to anyone who you think
may be qualified and interested?

Thanks, Julie

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Science Data Librarian, Branner Library



Job ID
        45169
Job Location
        University Libraries
Job Category
        Library
Salary
        3P1
Date Posted
        Oct 19, 2011


Position Title: Science Data Librarian

Classification: Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian. This
position is double posted at the 3P1/3P2 levels. Compensation and rank
will be based on relevant qualifications and experience.

Appointment Date: As soon as possible.

Responsible to: Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and
Scientific Data & Services

The Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources
(SULAIR) invite applications and nominations for the Science Data
Librarian. This is an Academic Staff appointment, rather than a
faculty-tenured position. Applicants should apply via:
http://jobs.stanford.edu. Please supply a cover letter, a complete
statement of qualifications, a full resume of including education and
relevant experience, and the names and addresses of three references
with knowledge of one’s professional qualifications for this position.

The person in this position will work with faculty, staff, students and
SULAIR colleagues to collect, manage, curate, provide access to and
assist in the analysis of science and engineering data. The Librarian
will help with the active management of scientific content acquired by
the libraries, and produced and used by Stanford researchers, in order
to enhance its preservation and access now and into the future. This
position provides an opportunity for a self-motivated entrepreneur to
help develop a new program at one of the world’s leading research
institutions.

The Librarian is a member of the Science and Engineering Resource Group
(SERG) and participates actively in the Group's programs. SERG’s focus
is to remake the traditional science libraries into more responsive,
dynamic, and flexible information centers. This is being carried out
through a series of initiatives in which the Science Data Librarian will
be an integral part. Innovative ideas and an ability to adapt to and
create change are highly valued skills for the person in this position.
In short, the Librarian will be an energetic and flexible colleague who
is looking towards the future and wants to be an integral part of
creating a new model of digital stewardship.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, document, and assess strategies, roles, workflows
and policies for scientific data curation across SULAIR. Given these
strategies, determine priorities and next steps in coordination with
stakeholders across the university.

2. Develop an approach and create liaison efforts to partner with the
engineering and sciences faculty, students and staff in the collection,
curation and reuse of data.

3. Develop and implement a SULAIR service strategy for the life-cycle
management of data in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders within
the Libraries. Communicate this service strategy to non-SULAIR
stakeholders and coordinate activities where appropriate.

4. Work with the Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS) group in
developing data models and system architectures to guide the development
of ingest, registry, and repository workflows for the submission and
preservation of science and engineering data.

5. Work with Technical Services, DLSS and other stakeholders in the
development and implementation of metadata schema for use with these
data through choosing, adapting and enacting standards where able.

6. Provide direct consulting, educational and reference services to
faculty and students related to the collection, preservation and use of
data, including meeting funding agency data management requirements.
This would include one-on-one meetings as well as classroom instruction,
workshops, presentations, etc.

7. Collaborate with the other science and engineering librarians to
assure coverage of a wide variety of data for numerous disciplines.
Bridge with Humanities and Social Studies initiatives in SULAIR and
outside efforts as appropriate.

8. Work in conjunction with members of SULAIR and the faculty to
identify and apply for grant funding possibilities for pilot projects
and build out of systems to support scientific data curation.

9. Represent SULAIR within and outside of the University on issues
related to the position; monitor and participate as appropriate in the
emerging field of professional data curation.

10. Maintain an awareness of data and metadata requirements, practices
and standards as they are adopted by various communities including other
universities, government agencies and domain groups.

11. Introduce and advocate for practical and effective data management
practices and strategies specifically for collections purchased or
licensed through SULAIR.

12. Create and maintain an education- and service-oriented web presence
representing the data program.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of and interest in academic or research libraries and the
research environment in major universities are required. An
understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or
work experience desired.

2. A degree in engineering or the sciences is required. Advanced degree
and/or research experience in engineering or the sciences recommended.

3. Demonstrated expertise in data management or information science.
This would preferably take the form of direct experience with data
curation/management, but could include an M.L.S/M.L.I.S. degree with an
emphasis on data management.


4. Project management experience strongly desired. Ability to manage
time and multiple projects in a complex, changing environment with a
positive, flexible, creative, and innovative attitude is highly desired.

5. A demonstrated understanding of the issues involved with data
management/curation, including format migration, preservation, metadata,
data retrieval and use issues, etc. Experience with one of the commonly
used repository platforms (Fedora, DSpace, ePrints) is desired.

6. Strong understanding of information technologies and data are
desired. Effective use of current technologies, an interest to stay
abreast of technological advances, the ability to acquire new
technological skills and resolve problems in a resourceful and timely
manner is required.

7. Demonstrated potential to make professional accomplishments relevant
to the responsibilities of this position is required. These may include
scholarly publications, teaching, and library-related publications and
presentations.

8. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with staff
at all levels as well as with faculty and students is required. Ability
to perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse,
multicultural workplace environment is also required.

9. Ability to thrive balancing between independent thought and working
with sensitivity to an existing organizational framework.

10. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and
in writing, is required. Strong analytical and organizational skills are
required.

11. Web skills desired.

Background

The libraries of Stanford University consist of roughly eight million
volumes and over 400 staff members and include the University Libraries
system and five “coordinate” (school or institution) libraries. The
Stanford University Libraries consist of a main research library (Green
Library) and twelve research branch libraries serving the sciences,
social sciences and humanities.

The Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections is one of six
science and engineering research branch libraries that form the Science
and Engineering Resource Group. Branner has primary responsibility for
providing services to the faculty, students, and staff within the School
of Earth Sciences. Branner also provides GIS/Maps services to the entire
Stanford community. The collection contains approximately 250,000
volumes, 275,000 maps, and 2,200 serial subscriptions. The budget for
collections is approximately $480,000 and includes numerous endowed
funds. The staff consists of 3.50 FTE professional staff and 2.5 FTE
support staff plus student assistants.

The Science and Engineering Resource Group is part of the Collections
and Services Program and reports to the Associate University Librarian
for Science and Engineering Libraries.

Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages
applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals
with disabilities.



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Julie Sweetkind-Singer
Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and Scientific Data &
Services
Head Librarian, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
Stanford University
397 Panama Mall; MC 2211
Stanford, CA 94305
(650)725-1102