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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:30:29 -0400
From: Steve Morris <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: NCSU Position: Head of Data Services
Sender: Steve Morris <[log in to unmask]>
Apologies for any cross-postings. This vacancy announcement is also
available online at:
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/personnel/jobs/c600212.html
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
vacancy announcement
Head of Data Services
About the University and the Libraries
The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position
of Head of Data Services. The Libraries'
innovative Spatial and Numeric Data Services program provides access to
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software,
training, and data resources, serving faculty, students, and staff
across the university. These services are based in the
Research and Information Services Department (18 librarians, 6 support
staff, and graduate assistants) and involve
collaboration with others throughout the Libraries. Collaboration also
takes place with Triangle Research Libraries
Network (TRLN) colleagues, faculty-led research groups, University
Extension, and digital library colleagues across the
country and internationally. The Libraries is a selective Federal
documents depository and a member of the InterUniversity
Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).
Responsibilities
Leads the development and management of spatial and numeric data
resources and services supporting teaching, research,
and extension in all colleges within the university. Maintains a high
level of expertise in spatial and numeric data resources
and applications, GIS, metadata standards and trends, and user-oriented
digital library environments. Monitors and evaluates
emerging software applications for data analysis, display, and
management, including Web-based tools available to users
regardless of time or location. Consults with faculty and students to
analyze data needs and to locate and deliver data in
appropriate formats. Working closely with reference librarians, Digital
Library Initiatives staff, government information
specialists, and collection managers, develops policies and procedures
for the selection, organization, delivery, updating,
and archiving of data collections. Directs the collection and
development of metadata to enable effective data retrieval and
use. Serves as N.C. State's official representative to the ICPSR.
Coordinates the design and delivery of general and
discipline-specific instructional sessions for the campus community, and
of Web-based tutorials, data documentation, and
research resources. Establishes policies and software/data
configurations for the Libraries' public GIS workstations.
Educates library staff in the use of data resources. Leads the
Libraries' GIS Team. Fosters outreach and collaboration with
state and local government agencies. Serves on library-wide committees,
task forces, and teams. Librarians at the NCSU
Libraries are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to
developments in the field. Reports to the Head of
Research and Information Services.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Three or more years relevant professional
experience. Professional experience with
spatial and numeric data resources and familiarity with current issues,
technologies, and software applications related to
those resources. Demonstrated proficiency with GIS software applications
such as ArcView. Demonstrated proficiency with
the identification, retrieval, and manipulation of data resources.
Familiarity with electronic government resources such as
census and statistical data. Experience developing Web-based
instructional materials. Strong planning and management
skills. Understanding of the educational mission of a research
university and the changing learning environment. Excellent
interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and
personably, orally and in writing, with clients and
colleagues. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
ability to work independently. Demonstrated record of
professional contributions. Preferred: Three or more years relevant
professional experience in an academic or research
library. Significant computing experience in a networked, multiplatform
environment. Experience with ICPSR data resources
and services. Familiarity with social sciences statistical software
applications such as SAS and SPSS.
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience,
not less than $45,000 for this position, with
required qualifications and not less than $50,000 with preferred
qualifications. Librarians have academic status without
tenure or rank. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave;
comprehensive major medical insurance, and state,
TIAA/CREF or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental,
life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal
plans are available. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The
University of North Carolina is available. Relocation
allowance.
Recruiting Schedule
Position available July 1, 2002. Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receiver full
consideration. The nomination committee may
schedule confidential, pre-interview screenings. To apply, send cover
letter (including title of position), resume, and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional
references to: Joseph Hester, Office of Personnel
Services; Box 7111, NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111
North Carolina State University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the
application process should contact Laura Blessing, NCSU
Libraries Personnel Services Office, at (919) 515-3522
or [log in to unmask]
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Steve Morris
Head of Data Services
North Carolina State University Libraries
Phone: (919) 513-2614 Fax: (919) 515-8264
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http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/gis/
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