Position:  Assistant Librarian, Numeric and Spatial Data Services Librarian

Department:  University Libraries

Miami University Libraries, Oxford, OH, seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and proactive librarian with a commitment to excellent customer service for a new position that will support numeric, spatial, and GIS data services with an emphasis on data visualization.  This position will provide visualization and mapping strategies for complex, often large sets of data as well as instruction and outreach to faculty, students, interdisciplinary campus groups and librarians. Works closely with the electronic information services/data specialist librarian, the Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology Library and the Center for Digital Scholarship.  This position will represent the Libraries’ in the data visualization communities on and off campus and provides leadership developing data curation services. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Instruction and Emerging Technologies. 

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in developing and evolving data visualization services in concert with student, faculty and the Libraries’ needs;  provide outreach, support and training to faculty, students and interdisciplinary groups from all academic disciplines and other units in the use and visualization of numeric, spatial, and GIS data collaboratively with the electronic information services/data specialist librarian; participate in locating and acquiring digital numeric, spatial and GIS data sets and associated software;

provide course-related and library instruction on data related topics; support data management and translation as well as a variety of spatial and statistical software;

support the quantitative literacy curriculum; participate in reference services including nights and weekends

Requirements

Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited institution. One year of work experience in the area of data or information visualization or comparable education and experience; demonstrated ability to provide successful consultation and instruction about data visualization, use of statistical software and GIS related software; demonstrated experience with data management (data transformation and coding skills); experience with one programming language; experience with data visualization tools and software and/or programming tools for libraries; ability to create, manipulate and utilize databases; excellent interpersonal, or and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a member of a team; demonstrated initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects; flexibility to work in an environment of continual change including change of duties as library needs evolve; ability to meet the Libraries’ requirements for promotion and continuing contract - http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf.

Highly Desirable:  Previous experience supporting data information visualization; experience working with geospatial/geo-referenced data collections; experience with additional programming languages.  Second advanced degree in a related field.

Environment:  Miami University Libraries, Oxford, OH, has a tradition of outstanding public service.  The Libraries contain over 3.2 million volumes, and subscribe to over 13,000 serials and 100+ electronic databases are available. We serve 850 teaching and research faculty, 15,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students.  The Libraries belong to OCLC, CRL, SPARC, and are active members of the OhioLINK consortium. 

Rank and Benefits: This is a full-time twelve-month, continuing contract eligible position.  Rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian and salary are based upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include major medical, dental and term life insurance, and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System or Alternate Retirement Program (ARP).

To Apply:  Submit letter of application, resume, and name, telephone number and email address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, Dean and University Librarian, King Library, Miami University, Oxford, OH  45056.  Review of application begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses.  Employment will require a criminal background check according to University guidelines.  Campus Crime and Safety Report - http://www.muohio.edu.righttoknow/.  Hard copy upon request.

Rob Withers

Head of Access Services

Miami University

Oxford, OH