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Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 12:47:57 -0400
From: Gina Zirlis <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - CORRECTION
Sender: Gina Zirlis <[log in to unmask]>



GIS Specialist, Librarian II-III
Sterling Memorial Library, Research Services and Collections
Yale University

THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at University, has more than 10 million volumes housed in the
Sterling Memorial Library and over 20 school and department libraries and
two low-use shelving facilities.  It employs a dynamic and innovative staff
of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber
of faculty and students, participate on committees and are involved in
other areas of staff development.  A full spectrum of library resources,
from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of
electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The
Library is engaged in numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of
the main library building, the complete conversion of the Library's
catalog, and various automation projects, which include network access to
scholarly information and digital preservation.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The Yale University Library seeks an energetic Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) specialist to develop and implement a successful GIS service
and instruction program.  The position offers an exciting opportunity to
advance the use of digital geospatial analysis and mapping across the Yale
campus.  The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with
colleagues in the Arts Library , Science Libraries, the Social Science
Libraries and Information Services, the Social Science Statistical
Laboratory, and with subject specialist librarians and area curators
throughout the Yale University libraries, including Sterling Memorial
Library.  The GIS specialist will give special attention to the assessment
of student and faculty needs, training and consultation, and the hardware
and software requirements for geospatial analysis and mapping.  There will
also be an opportunity to plan and implement digitization projects based
upon the library's extraordinarily rich collection of historic maps and
atlases.  This position will be located in the Map Collection, along with
the Map Curator and one full-time library assistant, and will report
directly to the Head of the Research Services and Collections Department.
There will also be a close working relationship with the Director of the
Science Libraries and others appointed to the GIS Library Advisory Council.

·  Provides leadership for library-wide GIS public service initiatives
including training, general consultation, and the creation of instructional
tools for students, faculty, and staff.

·  In collaboration with others, plans for the hardware and software
environments required to run GIS applications in a distributed service
environment.

· Evaluates and recommends emerging software applications for geospatial
data analysis, display, and management, including web-based tools.

·  Plans and implements instructional and promotional programs and
activities for geospatial analysis, display, and management with the
objective of integrating GIS skills into teaching and learning at Yale.

·  Collaborates with select Yale librarians and staff to assess the GIS
needs of faculty and students.

·Coordinates library GIS services with other campus-wide GIS initiatives
and groups such as the GIS Council.

· May propose and participate in digital library initiatives using the Map
Collection.

· Participates in the full range of public services involving maps and
atlases in the Map Collection.

· Contributes to the SML and KSL reference and instruction programs.

· Is professionally active, both in the library and nationally.

QUALIFICATIONS

· ALA accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in information science
required.

· University degree in Geography (GIS specialty) or Computer Science
preferred.

· Two years professional academic background or work experience with
geospatial data and cartographic materials.  For appointment at the
Librarian III rank, five years of professional experience is required.

· Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of geospatial processing software
such as ARCView, ARCInfo, MapInfo, ERDA, or PCI.

·  Experience with GIS needs assessment preferred.

·  Demonstrated interest in new technologies and a high degree of computer
literacy.

·  Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills.

·  Ability to excel as an instructor.

·  Demonstrated commitment to excellent public service.

·  Ability to take on a leadership role in a challenging and changing
environment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary and rank, based upon the successful candidate's
qualifications and experience.  Full benefits package including 22 vacation
days; 17 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive healthcare;
TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance.  Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.  Nominations, requests for
more information, and applications (consisting of a cover letter, resume,
and the names of three references) should be directed to:  Diane Y. Turner,
Director, Library Human Resources; Yale University Library; Source Code
EAYU8485; P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520;  fax (203)432-1806.

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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