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Position Announcement
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Susan Zayac)
Wed Jul 1 12:31:25 1992
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1992 11:24:48 CDT
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From: Susan Zayac <SLZUS%CUVMB.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu>
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Announcement of Vacancy
Head of Electronic Data Services
Columbia University Libraries is seeking an experienced reference
librarian to head Electronic Data Services (EDS), a new unit jointly
operated by the Libraries and Academic Computing (AcIS). The goal of
EDS is to enhance instruction and research which use numeric information
and mapping data in machine-readable form. The Head of EDS reports to
the Assistant Director of the Social Sciences Division of the Libraries,
works closely with the Assistant Director for AcIS, and participates in
reference service at the Lehman Social Sciences Library where EDS is
located.
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the operation
and development of archival and support services for numeric data in all
machine-readable formats. Responsibilities include day-to-day operation
of the unit, development of policies and procedures, consultation with
users, assistance with data extraction, and support of training.
Outreach and liaison with faculty, students, researchers, and computer
lab directors is a key responsibility; as is working with reference
librarians to develop numeric data as a major reference resource. The
incumbent will also formulate bibliographic control mechanisms for data
sets, prepare annual budget proposals, and write grant proposals to
enhance support for EDS.
Working relationships: Internally, the head of EDS will work closely
with the research support staff of AcIS, with the government documents
librarian, and with the head of the Libraries' Electronic Text Service.
Externally, the head of EDS fulfills membership responsibilities with
ICPSR, the New York State Data Center, and the National Center for
Health Statistics.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; experience in a research library
reference department; experience with numeric electronic resources and
services; excellent interpersonal, communications and administrative
skills; ability to support training programs; and experience in a
variety of computer environments. Preferred qualifications are:
Background in social science and quantitative research; experience with
Census data; advanced subject degree in a social science or other
research field; familiarity with major statistical packages.
Salary ranges are: Librarian I $30,000 - $39,000; Librarian II $32,000 -
$43,200. Excellent benefits include assistance with University housing
and tuition exemption for self and family.
We are particularly interested in minority candidates for this position.
Send resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three
references to: Kathleen M. Wiltshire, Director of Personnel, Box 35
Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY
10027. Cover letter should specify title of position applied for.
Applications received by August 21 will be given priority consideration.
Electronic mail submissions will NOT be accepted.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
