[Rdap] job posting: GIS Services Librarian @ NYU (re-opened)

[Samantha Guss]

(please excuse cross-postings!)

*Librarian for Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Services* (search
re-opened), New York University, New York, NY
http://library.nyu.edu/about/jobs.html#GIS

*Description:*

New York University Libraries seeks a GIS Services Librarian to support the
research and teaching programs of the university using Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) technology and resources. The incumbent will have
responsibility for building and curating our emerging spatial data
collection and for the provision of services in support of robust
geospatial research across many programs and disciplines at NYU.

The GIS Services Librarian is based in Data Services, a joint NYU Libraries
and NYU Information Technology Services (ITS) department that supports
quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial research at NYU. Data Services
offers access to specialty software packages, statistical, GIS, and
qualitative data analysis training and support, and consulting expertise
for many aspects of numeric, qualitative, and spatial data for research,
including data access, analysis, collection, data management, and
preservation.This position reports to the Co-Coordinator of Data Services
in the Collections and Research Services Division of NYU Libraries.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in Data
Services, across the Division of Libraries, Information Technology
Services, and across NYU’s Global Network University to provide access to
spatial data collections. He or she will research and select GIS data
resources, support spatial data preservation activities, and work with
others to ensure that discovery tools and metadata standards are in place
and maintained for NYU’s GIS collections. In addition, the GIS Services
Librarian will participate in instruction and consultation activities
related to the access, preparation, and use of spatial data by NYU patrons.

NYU subject librarians serve as partners in the educational mission of the
University by establishing collaborative relationships with faculty;
building and curating collections in relevant formats; providing and
developing innovative services in support of research, teaching, and
learning; and teaching research strategies in a variety of contexts.
Additionally, subject librarians actively engage with faculty, publishers,
and vendors to bring about changes in the system of scholarly publishing
and communications.

*Qualifications:*

Required:

   - ALA-accredited MLS and subject Master’s degree required for tenure;
   - Minimum 3-5 years of relevant library experience, including intensive
   involvement with geospatial and/or quantitative data products and processes;
   - Ability to work effectively with patrons and colleagues in a
   collaborative team environment;
   - Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
   - Candidates should exhibit a strong public service orientation, a high
   degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21st-century
   library, and be well-versed in the issues surrounding scholarly
   communications.

Preferred:

Preference will be given to candidates with coursework in GIS or Geography
and/or certification in GIS. Proficiency with the latest versions of the
ESRI suite of GIS applications and/or other GIS applications such as QGIS,
OpenGIS, and ERDAS is preferred, as is knowledge of metadata standards
related to the description, access, and preservation of geospatial data
including FGDC and ISO 19115. Knowledge of open source GIS applications is
desired. Experience with data management planning is strongly desired.

*New York University Libraries:*

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and
faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports
NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by
collaborating and providing services to our global academic centers and
“portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.   New York University
Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC
Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries
participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with
Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the
Manhattan Research Library Consortium. For the NYU Libraries Mission and
Strategic Plan go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf

*Salary/Benefits:*

Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual
vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

*To Apply:*

To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including
the name, address and telephone number of three references to: Enrique
Yanez, Director, Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70
Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to
jobs at library.nyu.edu. The search will remain open until filled.

*NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to
attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and
inclusivity.*

*NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.*

-- 
Samantha Guss
Data Services & Public Policy Librarian
Bobst Library, New York University
samantha.guss at nyu.edu
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