This search has been extended and the advertisement has been revised. Please excuse any cross-postings. UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Leddy Library Data Librarian The University of Windsor's Leddy Library invites applications for a tenure-track Data Librarian position, commencing January1st, 2003. Rank will be commensurate with experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. For further details about the Leddy Library, visit our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/library/leddy. The Leddy Library is an active partner in teaching and research at the University. As such, we seek an innovative, dynamic professional with key leadership skills to provide proactive support and services to our user communities. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of and access to collections and services for digital data with emphasis on statistical and geospatial microdata. The incumbent will work closely with subject librarians, faculty and students to identify data needs and make data resources fully available to users. S(he) will possess the initiative, creativity and communication skills to develop, promote and deliver effective data literacy instruction programs for faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will also provide leadership and technical expertise in the use of descriptive metadata particularly as it applies to digital data. The incumbent will stay abreast of new technologies and innovations that will contribute to the access, creation and use of data files. Responsibilities also include the provision of general and specialized reference services. Reporting to the Head, Reference Services, the successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team and will be expected to contribute to the overall planning and management of library services, as well as to provincial/national consortial activities. An ALA-accredited MLS (or equivalent) is required. Experience or educational background in the use of statistical microdata is essential. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of quantitative methods of data collection, extraction, analysis and use. A familiarity with statistical packages such as SPSS is required. The ability to use GIS, in particular ArcView/ArcInfo, is an asset. The successful candidate must have excellent teaching and communication skills. S(he) must also be familiar with metadata schemes, e.g. DDI, Dublin Core, CODOC, MARC, AACR2 and possess demonstrated skill in the use of Web authoring tools . A knowledge of French and other languages is desirable. The University of Windsor is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Applications from women are particularly encouraged. Applications should include: a letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status; a detailed curriculum vitae and three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees. To ensure full consideration, complete applications and letters of reference should be submitted by Wednesday, October 15th, 2002 to: Gwendolyn Ebbett, University Librarian University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave. Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4 Phone: (519) 253-3000, ext. 3161, Fax (519) 971-3638 E-mail: [log in to unmask] (See attached file: datalib-ad.doc)