I get why this is in there but this is the first time I've seen it in a job ad:

"Application materials must include... a separate signed/dated affidavit page 
(stating “I verify that my CV is current and accurate” - does not need to be 
notarized)"

Just wondering if it's a new best practice.


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Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Data Services Librarian at Health Sciences and Human 
Services Library University of Maryland, Baltimore

Data Services Librarian

Health Sciences and Human Services Library University of Maryland, Baltimore 
 

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) at University of 
Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks an innovative, forward-thinking Data Services 
Librarian to develop robust research data-related services for UMB faculty, 
staff, and students.  This dynamic librarian will guide and expand the 
Library’s efforts in data management planning, discovery and access of research 
data, data sharing and publication, and data visualization.  The Data Services 
Librarian will actively collaborate with faculty and staff within the HS/HSL 
and with partners throughout the University.

This new position is a member of the Services Division, home to information 
services, research and education services, and bioinformation services. This is 
a permanent status-eligible full-time, non-tenure track faculty position 
reporting to the Associate Director of Services. For more information about the 
HS/HSL, visit http://hshsl.umaryland.edu/.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop research services related to the discovery, management, analysis, and 
visualization of research data.
Identify software and tools supporting the discovery, management, analysis, and 
visualization of research data.
Deliver expert one-on-one consultations to faculty, students, and staff 
supporting research data needs.
Develop and lead dynamic in-person and online instructional programming on 
data-related topics and tools.
Engage with University partners integrating research data services into 
administrative units and academic programs within UMB schools (dentistry, 
graduate school, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work).
Promote research collaboration and data sharing by developing a marketing 
strategy and conducting outreach activities to grow the UMB Data Catalog, a 
searchable collection of records describing datasets.
Participate actively in committees within the HS/HSL, the University, and 
professional organizations.
Pursue research and professional development activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Master of Library Science or equivalent advanced degree from an ALA-accredited 
program.
Background in working with qualitative and/or quantitative research data.
Experience with scientific programming (such as R, Python) and statistical 
software (such as SPSS and SAS).
 Knowledge of data repositories and public data sets in the health sciences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated strong service orientation and skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

PREFERRED:

Certification in data science or advanced training in data handling.
Experience in a health sciences environment.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or D3.js.
Experience providing instruction to a range of audiences, including faculty and 
students.
Familiarity with the HIPAA privacy rule and federal human subjects research 
guidelines.

APPLICATIONS:

Application materials must include a CV/resume; cover letter which includes the 
source of advertisement; 3 references including names, addresses, and phone 
numbers; and a separate signed/dated affidavit page (stating “I verify that my 
CV is current and accurate” - does not need to be notarized). Applications will 
be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given 
to complete applications received by October 26, 2018. Interested applicants 
should apply using the following link: http://bit.ly/DataServicesLib.

 

MINIMUM SALARY: $55,000, commensurate with experience

 

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 
days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. 
Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive 
tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System 
of Maryland.

 

ENVIRONMENT: 

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus is located in downtown 
Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven's Stadium, and the 
Inner Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Forty-five miles north of 
Washington DC, Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted 
for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great 
neighborhoods, and world-famous art collections, museums, theaters, and 
symphony orchestras. The city has easy access to public transportation systems, 
superior health care systems, and renowned university and educational resources.

 

The HS/HSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States 
with a track-record of user-centered innovative services and programs.  
Fifty-five FTE employees including 25 faculty librarians staff the library.  
Our attractive and vibrant facility, which opened in 1998, serves as a hub for 
collaboration and learning with resources, programs, and tools that promote 
discovery, creativity, and innovation.  The HS/HSL has 45 group study rooms, 
three computer classrooms, an Innovation Space, a presentation and production 
studio, an art gallery, and multiple technology-enhanced meeting spaces. 
Through the HS/HSL’s website (www.hshsl.umaryland.edu), the UMB community has 
access to a full range of resources and services.   The HS/HSL serves the 
schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the 
Graduate School.  The HS/HSL also serves as the headquarters for the National 
Network of Libraries of Medicine’s Southeastern/Atlantic Region.

 

The Library supports the 6,500 students, and over 7,300 faculty and staff 
members on UMB's 71-acre research and technology complex consisting of 67 
buildings including the University of Maryland BioPark. UMB's professional and 
graduate schools comprise a dental school, graduate school, and schools of law, 
medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work. More details about the UMB can be 
found at http://www.umaryland.edu/.

 

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative 
Action employer.  Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and 
protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


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