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Subject: Posting - Research Data Management Librarian - University of Toronto
POSITION: Research
Data
Management
Librarian
(Librarian
II or
III) DEPARTMENT:
Gerstein
Science
Information
Centre
DATE
REQUIRED: December
1, 2015
The University
of
Toronto
Libraries (UTL)
system
is the
largest
academic library in
Canada and
is ranked
third among
peer institutions in
North
America,
behind
just Harvard
and Yale. The
system
consists
of
44 libraries located
on
three
university
campuses:
St. George,
Mississauga,
and
Scarborough.
This array
of college libraries,
special collections,
and specialized libraries
and information
centres
supports
the teaching
and research requirements
of
215 graduate programs,
over
60 professional
programs, and
more than
700 undergraduate
degree
programs. In
addition
to
more than
12
million
print volumes in
341 languages,
the library
system currently
provides
access
to
millions
of
electronic
resources
in various
forms and
over
29,554 linear
metres
of archival
material.
More than
150,000
new print
volumes
are acquired
each
year.
The Libraries
data
centre
houses more
than 200
servers with a storage
capacity
of 1.5 petabytes.
University
of
Toronto
Library
System:
http://www.library.utoronto.ca
University
of
Toronto:
http://www.utoronto.ca
Policies
for
Librarians:
http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/about-hr-equity/policies-guidelines-
agreements.htm#fac
Reporting
to the Associate
Chief
Librarian
for Science
Research and
Information,
the Research
Data Management
Librarian
will
lead the
University
of
Toronto
Libraries’
effort
to expand
and evolve
RDM
services to
meet
the needs
of faculty and
students at
the University
of
Toronto.
This newly
created
role is
an excellent
opportunity
for a highly
knowledgeable
and
skilled librarian
to join
a team
of library
specialists
who are making
a significant
impact
in this area
of
strategic
importance
to the
libraries and
the University. This librarian’s
role
will involve
leadership
for research
data
management,
with an emphasis
on
health sciences.
As part
of the libraries’
Data Consultancy
Service,
this
position
will also
work
closely
with the
Map and
Data Library and staff
who are working
in the areas of
digital humanities,
institutional
repositories,
metadata services,
and
digital
preservation.
The Research
Data Management
Librarian
will have
expert
knowledge
of
the
research
data management landscape
in Canada and abroad
and have a
strong
understanding
of
policy, planning,
technical
and service issues
related
to
RDM.
The
incumbent
will interact
with
faculty,
students,
staff, university administrators
and library
colleagues
in a
complex organizational
environment
and will have
the skills and
abilities
to develop and
nurture connections
across
these
stakeholder
groups.
·
Provide
vision
and leadership
for research data
management
for the
libraries
and
collaborate
with scholars and
administrative
colleagues
to
develop
and evolve research
data
management services
across multiple
disciplines
at the University
in a changing
funding
and technical landscape
·
Play
a coordinating
role
in the libraries’
Research
Data Management
Working
Group, collaborating
with a team
of librarians and
library staff
to
plan, develop
and provide
RDM
services
that meet
the
needs
of faculty
and
students
·
Deliver
RDM services,
including
consultation
and instruction,
to faculty
and students
across
disciplines,
with a primary
focus in
the health sciences
·
In
partnership
with library
colleagues, develop
and maintain
library
orientation
and
instructional materials including
tutorials, courses
and
guides
related to
RDM services
·
Working
with metadata specialists,
identify
and promote
research
data description
standards
that support their
discovery,
curation, preservation
and access
management
·
Develop
and report
metrics
that
will help
with planning
and development
of
RDM
services
for
the Libraries and
for
the institution
·
Represent the
libraries and
proactively engage with
the international
community
of scholars, librarians,
technologists, funders
and administrators
in
efforts
to
advance
research
data
management
practices
that ensure the
long-term preservation
and stewardship
for
reuse
of these
important research
materials
·
An
ALA-accredited
Master
of
Library
or
Information
Science
degree,
or an
acceptable
equivalent
·
Relevant
work experience
in
an academic
setting
·
Expert
knowledge
of
research
data management
issues across
the entire research
lifecycle
·
Working
knowledge
of
metadata standards,
ontologies
and common
data
elements
·
Familiarity with
capabilities
of linked data and
the Semantic
Web
·
Active
engagement
in the scholarly
discussions
and experimentation
taking
place
to address
questions about
long-term
research
data curation
and preservation
for
reuse
·
Proven
understanding
of
scholarly
communications
and open access
issues generally
·
Ability
to
work
effectively
with scholars
with different
needs
and
levels
of
experience
to
meet
their research
data
management
needs
·
Highly
developed
oral
and
written skills, particularly
the ability
to deliver
presentations,
develop learning
and informational
material, and
build
partnerships
·
Proven
ability
to work
collaboratively
with diverse stakeholders
and to
lead
in a collegial environment
·
Excellent
organizational,
time
management,
project
management
and problem-solving
skills
·
Strategic and
creative
thinking
skills and
a proven knack for
diplomacy
·
Experience
working
with digital repositories
and content
management
systems
·
Understanding
of grant
writing
and funding
agency requirements
A
degree or
relevant subject
knowledge
in a health science
or science
discipline
This
position
is a
continuing
appointment
(Permanent
Status Stream)
to
be filled
at either Librarian
II
or
III level
dependent upon
qualifications.
We offer a highly
attractive
compensation
and
benefits package,
with salary
and
appointment level based
upon
experience and
qualifications.
How
to Apply:
Please send
letters
of application,
curriculum
vitae and
the
names
of
three referees
to
Library
Human Resources
at
utlhr@utoronto.ca
or
to Robarts
Library,
130 St.
George Street, Toronto,
Ontario M5S 1A5,
or
by fax to
416.946.5543. At
least
two
of
the referees
should
be supervisory.
The
deadline
for applications
is
September
20,
2015.
Please send
a single
electronic
file (MS
Word
or
pdf) with a
file
name
convention
of
[Surname,
FirstName.RD.
Lib.]
All qualified
candidates are
encouraged
to
apply; however, Canadians
and permanent residents
will be
given
priority.
The University
of
Toronto
Libraries
thanks all
applicants
for their
interest, however,
will only be contacting
those applicants
selected
for an interview.
The University of
Toronto is
committed to
diversity in
its
community.
The University welcomes
applications from visible
minority
group
members, women, Aboriginal
persons,
persons
with
disabilities,
members
of sexual minority
groups,
and
others
who contribute to
the diversification
of ideas.
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Posting - Research Data Management Librarian |
Date: |
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Please see the attached job posting for a Research Data Management Librarian.
Best,
Kim Gyde
Human Resources Administrator
Human Resources, Libraries
130 St. George Street
Robarts Library, Rm. 2054
Toronto, ON M5S1A5
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