From: "Terry M. Owen" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:05:58 -0500 (apologies for cross-posting) Title: Research Data Librarian Post-Master’s Program Category: Librarian Department: Information Technology Division Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Research Data Librarian in the Post-Master’s Program. This is a two-year position which will provide an opportunity for a new librarian to gain exposure to an academic library environment and exercise leadership in the development and implementation of policies and practices relating to e-Research, e-Science, and data management, a new area of engagement for the Libraries. The incumbent will help define a completely new role for librarians, which will allow them to become more closely integrated into the educational and research process at the University of Maryland. Reporting to the Manager, Digital Stewardship the Research Data Librarian: actively participates in university-wide initiatives to develop and design policies, sustainable services, and infrastructure to enable faculty and students to preserve and make available their research data; partners with internal units (such as GIS and DRUM – Digital Repository at the University of Maryland) and external units (such as Vice President for Research, Office of Information Technology - OIT, and the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities - MITH) to develop a data-publishing model that leverages library services in support of data management and preservation; assists faculty with development of data management plans for grant applications; serves as an active member of the Information Technology Division, contributing to divisional initiatives and leading specific projects; incorporates support for data management and preservation into library services; and maintains close engagement with issues relating to scholarly communications such as copyright, open access, and data management and preservation. Requirements: * MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education received no earlier than December 2009. * Demonstrated knowledge of issues and technical challenges related to use and archiving of digital datasets. * Experience with XML technologies and relational databases. * Familiarity with academic, research, or special libraries. * Advanced or undergraduate degree in science or engineering discipline preferred. Please use the following URL for the full position description: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/DataResearchLbn2012PD.pdf APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://jobs.umd.edu/ . No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until March 8, 2012. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. ------------------------------------------- On behalf of the search committee. Terry M. Owen DRUM Coordinator Digital Repository at the University of Maryland University of Maryland Libraries College Park, MD 20742-7011 [log in to unmask] http://drum.lib.umd.edu/