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Data Librarian: U of Notre Dame
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Carole Richter)
Wed Oct 18 08:46:31 2000
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 09:03:56 -0500
From: Carole Richter <Carole.J.Richter.8@ND.EDU>
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POSITION: Data Librarian
University Libraries of Notre Dame seek collegial, innovative librarian
to serve as resource specialist for numeric data in electronic formats
which supports research and course work. Works closely with the Laboratory
for Social Research (LSR), the Libraries' Electronic Resources Librarian,
and subject librarians/liaisons to identify the data needs of faculty and
students. Manages the Social Science Data Library located in the Laboratory
for Social Research and supervises its staff. Collaborates with appropriate
departments in the Libraries, as well as the Office of Information Technology
(OIT), in making numeric data fully available to users. Reports to the
Electronic Resources Librarian. Collaborates with the Libraries' Documents
Librarian and the staff of the LSR in making government information received
on deposit or otherwise acquired accessible to users and members of the
community. Stays current with and shares knowledge of new technologies
that will contribute to the access, creation and use of data files. Develops
proposals for technology acquisition and funding as needed. Conducts training
programs for Library faculty and staff, teaching faculty, and students
in the identification and effective use of social science data. Maintains
active relationship with organizations such as the Association of Public
Data Users, ICPSR, and Roper Center. As a member of the Library faculty,
participates on Library and campus teams and engages in professional
development,
scholarship, and service to the profession.<br>
Qualifications:
ALA accredited graduate degree or equivalent education and experience
required.
Strong academic background in social sciences, with a graduate degree in
a social science discipline preferred. Minimum of two years' experience
in numeric data services, preferably in an academic environment. Familiarity
with quantitative methods of data extraction, analysis and use. Familiarity
with the management and access of numeric and traditional databases in
various disciplines, such as sociology, economics, government, psychology,
business, and education. Ability to plan and implement innovative user
services. Excellent teaching and oral and written communication skills.
Experience with government information and data required. Knowledge and
ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) highly desirable.<br>
Environment:
The University of Notre Dame is a national Catholic teaching and research
university enriched with a diversified faculty, located in northern Indiana
ninety miles from Chicago. On a highly residential campus, about 8,500
undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students pursue a broad range of studies.
The University Libraries hold over 2.6 million volumes housed in the central
Hesburgh Library and seven branch libraries serving the science, engineering,
business and architecture programs, with subscriptions to nearly 24,000
current serials. There are 160 staff and 45 librarians. The Libraries are
also a member of the Northeast Research Libraries (NERL). For additional
information, consult our web page (<a
href="http://www.nd.edu/~ndlibs">http://www.nd.edu/~ndlibs</a>).<br>
Salary:
Rank and salary negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimum: $37,000.
Benefits:Librarians are non-tenure track members of the faculty and earn 20
days
vacation annually. The University offers an excellent benefits package
including tuition remission for dependents, TIAA/CREF.<br>
To apply:
Review will begin November 30, 2000 and continue until filled. Send a letter
and resume, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three
references to: Sherry Veith, Human Resources Representative, 221 Hesburgh
Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Carole Richter
Electronic Resources Coordinator
University of Notre Dame Libraries
(219)631-8405
richter.8@nd.edu
