Digital Projects Librarian and Systems Integration
Librarian
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*Digital Projects Librarian *
The NYU Health Sciences Libraries invite applicants for the
position of
Digital Projects Librarian.
The Digital Projects Librarian will join the Library Medical
Informatics
Group (LMIG) in the provision of high-quality computing
services to the
faculty and staff of the libraries, as well as to the
libraries'
constituencies. The Digital Projects Librarian will take the
lead role in
coordinating the design, creation, and maintenance of the
libraries' digital
projects in a manner that is consistent with NYU Medical
Center policies and
will support library resources of the NYU Health Sciences
Libraries at the
NYU School of Medicine, College of Dentistry and Nursing,
Bellevue Hospital
and the Hospital for Joint Diseases as well as the library's
three consumer
health branches.
The Digital Projects Librarian is responsible for the
coordination of the
libraries' digital initiatives. Working in a highly
integrated team
environment, the Digital Projects Librarian will assess
appropriate
standards, policies, and procedures for application to the
library's digital
projects and ensure continued development and maintenance of
the libraries'
digital initiatives, which include projects with the
Archives, digital
resources targeted for special groups, and joint projects
with other
departments of the School of Medicine.
This is an academic track position leading to tenure track
and reports to
the Associate Director for Library Systems.
* Responsibilities
- Coordinates and integrates the library's systems
capabilities to
develop digital library products, including digital
repositories. Provides
project management support to a wide variety of
team-based projects
including maintaining documentation of policies and
procedures
- Contributes to the consistency and interoperability of
the products
through participation in selection and implementation of
appropriate
national standards for knowledge database design,
metadata development, and
appropriate scanning technologies
- Participates in development and maintenance of library
initiatives
to track and measure research efforts and activities of
faculty, including
the faculty bibliography
- Along with Metadata Librarian, provides leadership on
metadata
standards and training for interdisciplinary projects
within the Medical
Center. Trains and supervises library staff in basic
digital library skills
using scanning and software applications
- Keeps abreast of developments in digital librarianship
including new
tools for display and organization of electronic
materials. Considers and
develops research projects involving NYU Health Sciences
and other libraries
and works with NYU School of Medicine faculty on joint
projects as
opportunities arise
- Serves on joint university committees such as the
Repository
Services Planning Committee of NYU Libraries
- As part of the library faculty team, participates in
library's
educational programs and works on the Information Desk as
needed
*Essential qualities: *
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
comfortable in a team
environment, flexible and open to change, initiative, highly
organized and
able to complete projects in a timely manner.
*Experience and skills
Must have accredited master's degree in library or
information science,
three to five years of experience in library or knowledge
management
environment. Experience with metadata standards, XML,
digital technologies,
and database management required. Knowledge of MeSH, UMLS,
and standard
medical vocabularies preferred.
Salary will begin at $50,000 and is negotiable depending on
experience.
Screening will begin upon receipt of the application and the
position will
remain open until filled.
*Systems Integration Librarian*
The NYU Health Sciences Libraries invite applicants for the
position of
Systems Integration Librarian.
The Systems Integration Librarian will join the Library
Medical Informatics
Group (LMIG) supporting computer applications of the NYU
Health Sciences
Libraries at the NYU School of Medicine, College of
Dentistry and Nursing,
Bellevue Hospital, and the Hospital for Joint Diseases as
well as the
library's three consumer health branches.
The Systems Integration Librarian is responsible for the
planning,
integration, licensing, and maintenance of library
technologies at all
branches and acts as an expert for shared technologies and
standardization
in the libraries. This individual supervises the Computer
Support Team.
This is an academic track position leading to tenure track
reporting to the
Associate Director of Library Systems.
*Responsibilities
- Supervises computer support staff for all libraries and
monitors the
libraries' helpdesk system
- Manages the library's Innovative Interfaces integrated
library
system in conjunction with the I-Team (III
Implementation)
- Manages system integration projects, such as
consistency of desktop
computers in all libraries
- Participates with other members of the library staff in
the
development of standards, policies and procedures for
technology
implementation. Stays abreast of new technological
developments and brings
them to consideration in the management and organization
of library projects
and teams
- Develops and manages support for mobile devices
- As part of the library faculty team, participates in
library's
educational programs and works on the Information Desk as
needed
- Serves on committees and teams in the libraries and the
university
at large
*Essential qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
comfortable in a team
environment, flexible and open to change, initiative, highly
organized, and
able to complete projects in a timely manner.
*Experience and Skills
Must have accredited master's degree in library or
information science, one
to three years of experience with some supervisory
experience, and working
knowledge of an integrated library system, preferably
Innovative Interfaces.
Project management skills a plus.
Salary will begin at $50,000 and is negotiable depending on
experience.
Screening will begin upon receipt of applications and the
position will
remain open until filled.
Ms. Terry Serra
Ehrman Medical Library
NYU School of Medicine
550 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Fax: (212) 263-6534
jobs library.med.nyu.edu
http://library.med.nyu.ed
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