[XML4Lib] Job Posting: Research Data Specialist, Cornell University Libraries

[Glen Wiley]

*Please excuse duplicate postings*

*Research Data Specialist, Cornell University Libraries, Ithaca, New York

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*Position Description:
*Cornell University Libraries (CUL) seeks an energetic and productive 
staff member to join the Metadata Services Department < 
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.cornell.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.

-- Glen

 

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Glen Wiley
Metadata Librarian**

Metadata Services <http://metadata.library.cornell.edu/>

107E Olin Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853/
/gsw55 at cornell.edu <mailto:gsw55 at cornell.edu>
607-254-5445
 

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