Librarian for Geospatial Information System (GIS) Services – Reopened
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@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.
