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Subject: University of Alberta GIS Job Advertisement
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:37:38 -0600
From: Chuck Humphrey <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: CARTA-L : Canadian Map & GIS Libraries and Archives
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I apologize for those receiving multiple copies of this message.  We
hope this announcement reaches people interested in working on a Digital
Collections team that is responsible for preserving and providing access
to research data across domains.

Thanks, Chuck

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GIS Librarian
University of Alberta Library - Administration Systems Planning
Competition No.  -      A101715513
Closing Date  -         Oct 31, 2011

The University of Alberta Libraries, with a long tradition of service
excellence to the University and its communities, seeks a dynamic
individual to take responsibility for its GIS program within the framework
of the academic plan and the University of Alberta Libraries. strategic
collections directions and digital initiatives. Reporting to the Associate
University Librarian, Collections and working within a team environment,
the successful candidate will be responsible for the development,
management and delivery of library services and digital initiatives
relating to geospatial information and spatial data held within the
collections of the University of Alberta Libraries and ERA: Education and
Research Archives, the institutional repository. The GIS Librarian will
have a leadership role in the provision of geospatial information and
spatial data services within the University community.

The University of Alberta Libraries is Canada's second largest research
library, with a collection exceeding seven million titles and ten million
volumes.  The Libraries has a unique relationship with the broader
community through NEOS, a central Alberta consortium consisting of 18
government, hospital, college and university libraries and through The
Alberta Library.  The Libraries also has a partnership with OCLC for
cataloguing of materials. For more information, visit our web-site at
http://www.library.ualberta.ca/

Working within the team structure of the Collections portfolio, and in
collaboration with the Data Library Coordinator, the Maps Librarian, and
the members of the Digital Initiatives team, the GIS Librarian will work
to (a) ensure unencumbered access to spatial data held within the digital
collections of the University of Alberta Libraries and ERA, (b) consult in
the preparation and use of spatial and geo-referenced data and (c) support
preservation activities related to spatial data.  The GIS Librarian will
work collaboratively with others as required to ensure appropriate
discovery tools and GIS metadata standards are in place, supported, and
maintained for GIS collections.

NOTE: A distinction is made between geospatial information and spatial
data above.  "Spatial data" refers specifically to digital files
containing data (whether polygons, line segments or points) prepared for
GIS applications to draw boundaries and locate spatially referenced
objects.  "Geospatial information," on the other hand, is used to refer to
geographical locations within digital content.  Examples include place
names or street addresses in text files or metadata (e.g., Henderson's
Directories), longitude and latitude coordinates in digital image metadata
(many of today's digital cameras produce this information automatically
using GPS), and geographic units in research data files, such at the
spatial values in Statistics Canada's Census geography.  This latter
category of geospatial information in research data files is also called
geo-referenced data, i.e., research data files with a geographic variable
(e.g., Postal Code or Census geo-codes).

Qualifications include an MLS degree from an accredited library school and
experience with geospatial information and spatial data. Applicants must
possess a strong service orientation, excellent communication skills, a
thorough understanding of geospatial information and spatial data , an
interest in implementing new initiatives and in evaluation of current
practice, superior leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to
cooperative action and collaborative work, and a demonstrated interest in
the goals of the Library and the profession.

This is a permanent tenure-track position classified at the Librarian 1
level with a current salary range of $56,746 - $113,408 per annum.
Librarians at the University of Alberta have academic status and
participate in a generous benefits program.

To apply, please include your resume and the names of three references by
October 31, 2011.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing
date.

  Mail  Kathleen De Long
        Associate University Librarian
        Cameron Library
        University of Alberta
        Edmonton, Alberta
        T6G 2J8

  Email [log in to unmask]

  Fax (780) 492-8302

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to
the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.