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Subject:        Numeric/Spatial Data Services Librarian - Miami University -
Oxford, OH
Date:   Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:20:54 -0600 (CST)
From:   Sharon Lake <[log in to unmask]>
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CC:     Robert Lee Nunez II <[log in to unmask]>, Gabriella <[log in to unmask]>





Position: Assistant Librarian, Numeric and Spatial Data Services Librarian

Department: University Libraries



Miami University Libraries, Oxford, OH, seeks an enthusiastic,
knowledgeable and proactive librarian with a commitment to excellent
customer service for a new position that will support numeric, spatial,
and GIS data services with an emphasis on data visualization. This
position will provide visualization and mapping strategies for complex,
often large sets of data as well as instruction and outreach to faculty,
students, interdisciplinary campus groups and librarians. Works closely
with the electronic information services/data specialist librarian, the
Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology Library and the Center
for Digital Scholarship. This position will represent the Libraries’ in
the data visualization communities on and off campus and provides
leadership developing data curation services. This position reports to
the Assistant Dean for Instruction and Emerging Technologies.



Responsibilities

Provide leadership in developing and evolving data visualization
services in concert with student, faculty and the Libraries’ needs;
provide outreach, support and training to faculty, students and
interdisciplinary groups from all academic disciplines and other units
in the use and visualization of numeric, spatial, and GIS data
collaboratively with the electronic information services/data specialist
librarian; participate in locating and acquiring digital numeric,
spatial and GIS data sets and associated software;

provide course-related and library instruction on data related topics;
support data management and translation as well as a variety of spatial
and statistical software;

support the quantitative literacy curriculum; participate in reference
services including nights and weekends



Requirements



Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited institution. One year of
work experience in the area of data or information visualization or
comparable education and experience; demonstrated ability to provide
successful consultation and instruction about data visualization, use of
statistical software and GIS related software; demonstrated experience
with data management (data transformation and coding skills); experience
with one programming language; experience with data visualization tools
and software and/or programming tools for libraries; ability to create,
manipulate and utilize databases; excellent interpersonal, or and
written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work well
independently and as a member of a team; demonstrated initiative and
ability to conceive and carry out projects; flexibility to work in an
environment of continual change including change of duties as library
needs evolve; a bility to meet the Libraries’ requirements for promotion
and continuing contract - http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf .



Highly Desirable: Previous experience supporting data information
visualization; experience working with geospatial/geo-referenced data
collections; experience with additional programming languages. Second
advanced degree in a related field.



Environment : Miami University Libraries, Oxford, OH, has a tradition of
outstanding public service. The Libraries contain over 3.2 million
volumes, and subscribe to over 13,000 serials and 100+ electronic
databases are available. We serve 850 teaching and research faculty,
15,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. The Libraries belong
to OCLC, CRL, SPARC, and are active members of the OhioLINK consortium.



Rank and Benefits : This is a full-time twelve-month, continuing
contract eligible position. Rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian and
salary are based upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include
major medical, dental and term life insurance, and Ohio Public Employees
Retirement System or Alternate Retirement Program (ARP).



To Apply : Submit letter of application, resume, and name, telephone
number and email address of three professional references to Judith A.
Sessions, Dean and University Librarian, King Library, Miami University,
Oxford, OH 45056. Review of application begins immediately and will
continue until the position is filled.



Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses.
Employment will require a criminal background check according to
University guidelines. Campus Crime and Safety Report -
http://www.muohio.edu.righttoknow/. Hard copy upon request.