Los Angeles - UCLA - Data Services and Technology Librarian

https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03556

Open date: February 9th, 2018
Next review date: March 9th, 2018
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: April 6th, 2018
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Description
Department: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region, Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library
Rank and Salary: Assistant Librarian – Associate Librarian ($49,165 – $77,371)
Position Availability: Immediately
Application deadline for first consideration: March 9, 2018

This is a 2-year temporary position.

Position Duties
Reporting to the NNLM PSR Associate Director, the Data Services and Technology Librarian will be one member of a team of three outreach librarians, who is responsible for the following duties:
• Oversees needs assessment and program development to increase support for big data initiatives, such as skills in creating data management plans and helping scientific researchers find appropriate data repositories.
• Oversees NNLM PSR website structure and content, and ensures that resources included on the website are compliant with requirements in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Provides information and consultation on NNLM PSR funding opportunities and proposal preparation, solicits funding applications from Network members, and monitors progress of ongoing awards.
• Develops in-person and online workshops and training sessions to promote awareness and use of NLM and National Institute of Health (NIH) resources and tools in the research and academic community.
• Exhibits at regional and local conferences and meetings reaching NNLM PSR target populations, and submits workshop proposals aimed at providing education about NLM and NIH resources.
• Contributes information via the NNLM PSR blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and website to promote current awareness in data management and NLM resources and tools.
• Assists as needed with other NNLM PSR outreach and network activities to promote NNLM and NLM resources, programs, and services.

Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience).
• Knowledge and/or experience with big data, data management support, and data repositories.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Drupal website platform and Section 508 compliance policies.
• Familiarity with NLM and NNLM programs.
• Proficiency with NLM resources, such as PubMed.
• Strong teaching skills and demonstrated experience creating instructional materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Pacific Southwest Region.

Desired qualifications
• Experience in academic libraries.
• Course work in medical librarianship.
• Experience with content management systems, blog software, and web page editing packages.
• Experience using social media.

Visit the Jobs @ UCLA Library website at: http://www.library.ucla.edu/about/jobs-ucla-library

Required Documents

Cover Letter - Describing qualifications and experience.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. detailing education and relevant experience.

References - Names and contact information for three professional references, including current or previous supervisor; contact information only.