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New York University Libraries seeks a GIS Services Librarian to support the
research and teaching programs of the university using Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) technology and resources. The incumbent will have responsibility
for building and curating our emerging spatial data collection and for the
provision of services in support of robust geospatial research across many
programs and disciplines at NYU.

  
The GIS Services Librarian is based in Data Services, a joint NYU Libraries
and NYU Information Technology Services (ITS) department that supports
quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial research at NYU. Data Services
offers access to specialty software packages, statistical, GIS, and
qualitative data analysis training and support, and consulting expertise for
many aspects of numeric, qualitative, and spatial data for research, including
data access, analysis, collection, data management, and preservation.This
position reports to the Co-Coordinator of Data Services in the Collections and
Research Services Division of NYU Libraries.

  
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in Data
Services, across the Division of Libraries, Information Technology Services,
and across NYUs Global Network University to provide access to spatial data
collections. He or she will research and select GIS data resources, support
spatial data preservation activities, and work with others to ensure that
discovery tools and metadata standards are in place and maintained for NYUs
GIS collections. In addition, the GIS Services Librarian will participate in
instruction and consultation activities related to the access, preparation,
and use of spatial data by NYU patrons.

  
NYU subject librarians serve as partners in the educational mission of the
University by establishing collaborative relationships with faculty; building
and curating collections in relevant formats; providing and developing
innovative services in support of research, teaching, and learning; and
teaching research strategies in a variety of contexts. Additionally, subject
librarians actively engage with faculty, publishers, and vendors to bring
about changes in the system of scholarly publishing and communications.

  
**Required: **

  * ALA-accredited MLS and subject Master's degree required for tenure;
  * Minimum 3-5 years of relevant library experience, including intensive involvement with geospatial and/or quantitative data products and processes;
  * Ability to work effectively with patrons and colleagues in a collaborative team environment;
  * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
  * Candidates should exhibit a strong public service orientation, a high degree of facility with technologies and systems germane to the 21st-century library, and be well-versed in the issues surrounding scholarly communications.
**Preferred: **  
Please check back in 24 hours for a description of the preferred
qualifications.



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