University of New Mexico Libraries
Data Librarian for Social Sciences/Humanities
The University of New Mexico Libraries (UL) has one or more openings for Data Librarian for Social Sciences or Humanities. This position is a full-time, 12-month, probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision. The desired start date is May 3, 2010. The faculty rank and tenure status is negotiable based on qualifications. The annual salary is negotiable based on qualifications and includes full benefits.
Position Description
Working in a team-oriented and highly electronic environment, the Data Librarian will serve as the Library's subject specialist for the social sciences or humanities, acting as liaison and data use expert in those disciplines This Librarian will provide instruction in research and the use of library resources in a variety of settings. S/he will serve as a key library instructor. S/he will keep current with emerging information technologies especially Web 2.0 functions and trends in scholarly communication, anticipating and facilitating new uses of social sciences and humanities research, e-scholarship and digital tools, and data in response to evolving patterns of publishing and information dissemination. The Librarian will also participate in many types of outreach services, guiding and instructing library patrons in identifying, retrieving, and evaluating information in all formats. S/he will also play an active role in the development, marketing and enhancement of outreach services in general. The Data Librarian will establish and maintain strong interpersonal communications and will employ organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills. Working some evenings and weekends is required. The Librarian will participate in faculty governance as detailed in the UNM Faculty Handbook.
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
· Earned Master's degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or international equivalent.
· Three years (36 months) of direct public service experience in an academic library within the last 5 years.
· Earned degree in social sciences such as business, economics, or humanities disciplines.
· One year (12 months) experience as an academic library subject specialist.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Library instruction or teaching experience using current and emerging technologies.
· Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with contemporary and emerging information technologies such as web authoring tools, digital learning objects, LibGuides, Web 2.0, social software, informatics, digital humanities, etc.
· Experience in collection evaluation and development.
· Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Primary Duties
Act as liaison and data expert in Social Science/Humanities disciplines. Provide information and consultation at service points on a schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Provide instruction in research, in the use of library resources, and in the management of information in a variety of settings, with special emphasis on social sciences, humanities, and use of data. Provide effective and timely supervision of any assigned employees including training, career development, and performance management. Participate in faculty governance meetings, as required, and in library management meetings as required. Contribute to Library initiatives that further UNM's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Environment
UNM enrolls nearly 27,000 students and employs 2,800 faculty and 4,400 staff. UNM offers 102 baccalaureate degrees, 75 master's degrees, and 45 doctoral degrees/professional degrees. The University of New Mexico is a Tier I Research Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM attracts a culturally diverse student population and has strong academic and research programs concerned with the Southwestern United States, indigenous studies, and Latin America.
To apply: Please visit UNMJobs at http://unmjobs.unm.edu/
Deadline
The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications must be received through the UNMJobs website no later than January 15, 2010.
UNM's confidentiality policy ("Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http;//www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm
The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.
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