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Subject: job posting: NYUAD Librarian for Geospatial Services
In case anyone is interested in working in Abu Dhabi, NYU-AD is hiring a librarian for Geospatial Services!
New York University: Abu Dhabi: Libraries
NYUAD Librarian for Geospatial Services
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for a Librarian for Geospatial Services to work in an innovative and forward-looking setting. The successful candidate provides expertise and leadership to create a program of specialized research
assistance for the current and evolving geospatial research needs at NYUAD. This person will be instrumental in planning and developing library services related to locating, acquiring, managing and analyzing geospatial data across disciplines. The position
involves significant collaborative work with library colleagues at NYUAD and NYU in New York, as well as with faculty and students, and therefore requires excellent communication skills and the ability to foster successful working relationships both on site
and remotely. The position contributes to the provision of information and research assistance to the gifted faculty, post-doctoral researchers, visiting scholars and student body of NYU Abu Dhabi, often called the “world’s honors college.”
As part of a highly collaborative team, this position plays a key role in the educational mission of NYUAD by establishing strong relationships with faculty and students, and connecting them to the resources, technologies and tools that
meet their research, teaching and learning needs. This position works in the Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) and will be an integral member of the CDS team in developing programming and outreach initiatives across campus as they relate to digital
scholarship, geospatial analysis, data services and more. Reporting to the Head of the CDS, this position may also partner on long-term research projects, collaborating with colleagues within the library and across the university, including those in archives
and special collections, digital humanities and social sciences.
A commitment to outreach and service to researchers will be essential to this work. The incumbent will be expected to teach workshops on geospatial data topics, including data access and data literacy, as well as on specific programs such
as ArcGIS, Carto, QGIS and other tools. This person will work in collaboration with liaison librarians on subject specific geospatial queries, including citation methods and visualization tools. He/she will provide course-integrated instruction upon request
in assigned liaison areas and other areas making use of geospatial resources. This person will facilitate access to NYU’s Spatial Data Repository and guide patrons in its use. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing an approach to locating regional
data resources and establishing protocols for their translation from English into Arabic. Some facility in working with quantitative data and statistical analysis may also be a requirement of the incumbent. Depending on the incumbent’s academic background,
liaison responsibilities with academic departments and service at the library’s reference desk may be assigned.
Initial appointment will be for 3-4 years and is renewable contingent on job performance. Rank depends on professional background and experience. Renewal and promotion require excellent job performance and active professional engagement.
Requirements:
ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent
Relevant experience in a research library
High degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21st century library
Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of geospatial tools such as ArcGIS, Carto, QGIS and other related software packages.
Knowledge of trends in data management, data cleaning, data description and geospatial metadata
Programming or scripting experience for geospatial applications
Familiarity with data visualization techniques and tools
Knowledge of public and proprietary resources for national and international numeric and geospatial data
Ability to develop and deliver formal instruction, workshops and one-on-one consultation sessions as they apply to data literacy
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent English language communication skills
Ability to establish positive long-distance working relationships with NYU Libraries in New York and to work collegially within a highly collaborative local unit
Demonstrated history of flexibility, creativity and strong user service commitment
Preferred Attributes:
Academic background in Geography, GIS, or a related field resulting in an advanced degree
Ability to work with programming languages such as Python, R and Julia
Demonstrated effectiveness in library instruction
Experience working in a culturally diverse environment
Prior international experience
Competence in a language other than English, preferably Arabic
Applications will be accepted beginning May 1, 2017. To be considered, all applicants need to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format. If you have any further questions about the position or NYUAD, please email
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About NYUAD:
New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three foundational degree-granting campuses: New York,
Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, complemented by a network of eleven research and study-away sites across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within this global network in pursuit of common research interests and the promotion of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary
solutions for problems both local and global.
Entering its seventh year, NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are distinguished in their research and teaching. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts college is complemented by an institute for advanced research,
sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering. The Engineering Division also takes pride in a thriving doctoral program, as well as in the postdoctoral researchers who have chosen to make NYUAD their
research home.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is not located in the United States. You must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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