** Please excuse duplicate postings **
Research Data Specialist, Cornell University Libraries,
Ithaca, New York
Position Description:
Cornell University Libraries (CUL) seeks an energetic and
productive
staff member to join the Metadata Services Department
<<http://metadata.library.cornell
.edu/>http://metadata.library.cornell.edu/>.
Under the supervision of the Head of Metadata Services, the
Research
Data Specialist will play a key role in shaping Cornell
University
Library's involvement in e-science, digital data curation,
and
supporting cyberscholarship for all disciplines. He or she
will have
the aptitude to stay abreast of scientific research trends,
data
documentation tools, and standards important for data
exchange,
reuse, and interoperability. Utilizing and applying various
information technology tools for metadata manipulation and
script
execution is a key responsibility for this position. The
Research
Data Specialist will work at the intersection of digital
data,
technology, and metadata for the libraries. He or she will
be
responsible for consultation, assessment, and support
services to
facilitate all aspects of digital data curation. To be
successful,
close collaboration will be essential in working with
library staff
devoted to digital libraries, information technologies,
public
services, as well as the data working group and constituents
of the
Cornell life sciences initiative. The successful candidate
will
perform outreach and facilitate communication between the
Libraries
and research groups on all Cornell campuses.
Required Qualifications: MLS or Masters degree in science.
One year
of research laboratory experience. Ability to work well in a
collaborative team-based environment. Strong communication
(oral and
writing), interpersonal, and presentation skills. Aptitude
for and
consistency in detailed work. Ability to analyze and to
solve
problems creatively and flexibly in a complex and rapidly
changing
environment. Strong service orientation and interest in
information
users' values and needs. Self-motivated and ability to
multi-task.
Expect to hire at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Sr.
Assistant
Librarian. Assistant Librarian rank is entry level for
academic
librarians with less than 5 years of professional
experience.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of computational tools and
techniques for data management and manipulation. Aptitude
for
learning digital collection management, electronic resource
management, and metadata standards and formats. Familiarity
with at
least one of the following metadata standards: Ecological
Metadata
Language (EML), Data Documentation Initiative (DDI), and
FGDC
Biological Data Profile. Familiarity with commonly used
repository
platforms (e.g. Fedora, DSpace, ePrints). Ability to use
various
tools for metadata manipulation and scripting. Experience
with
relational database design, XML/XSLT, Java, Perl, Python, or
PHP. Familiarity with Semantic Web specifications and
experience in
XML DTD and W3C schema creation. Ability to write and
obtain grants
and to manage grant-funded projects. Prior work experience
in an
academic or special library.
Background: Cornell University is an Ivy League
comprehensive
research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger
Lakes
region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a
unique
cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful
natural
setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. The university
comprises
14 schools with 2600 faculty members and 20,000 students
enrolled in
undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. The
Cornell
University Library is a vigorous professional organization
of 468
staff with a strong track record in innovation and service
quality. It consists of 20 libraries, including a nearby
high-density storage facility with a capacity of 6.8 million
volumes. It contains nearly 8 million printed volumes,
62,000
current serials, 378,000 networked electronic resources, and
rich
materials in other formats. Ranking 9th among 113 North
American
academic library members of the Association of Research
Libraries,
the Library was a recipient of the Association of College
and
Research Libraries' Excellence in Academic Libraries Award
in 2002.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 22
vacation days,
11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and
university
retirement contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options).
Professional
travel funding available.
Application Procedure: Applications requested by February
29, 2008.
To apply for this position go to http://www.ohr.corne
ll.edu/jobs/,
search under the job category of Librarians, and select
posting
number 08045. Follow the instructions for online
submission.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone
numbers,
and addresses for three references. Review of applications
will
begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with
experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity
Employer strongly committed to diversity. We value
qualified
candidates who can bring to our community a variety of
backgrounds
and experiences.
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Elaine L. Westbrooks, Head of Metadata Services
107B Olin Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
607.255.3973
elw25 cornell.edu
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